The 2019 American Music Awards included a nostalgic performance by Toni Braxton, Lizzo showing off her vocal range, and Taylor Swift breaking Michael Jackson’s record for all-time wins.
Taking the stage 25 years after winning her very first American Music Award, Braxton performed her single “Un-Break My Heart” Sunday night at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Dressed in a strapless white lace gown, Braxton was surrounded by violinists and cellists as she performed the timeless 1996 track. The R&B legend told the audience it was “great to be home.”
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Lizzo, who was nominated for three awards (New Artist, Favorite Female – Soul/R&B, Favorite Song – Soul/R&B), belted out her new track “Jerome.” After being introduced by Tyra Banks, the singer-songwriter took the stage in a rose-colored gown, and received a standing ovation.
Ciara hosted the show and wowed the star-studded crowd with her dance moves during a performance of her single, “Melanin.”
Taylor Swift picked up the Artist of the Decade honor and performed a medley of her hits. After winning five competitive awards, the “You Need to Calm Down” singer’s tally of career wins climbed to 28, surpassing Michael Jackson’s record of 24 American Music Awards.
Below is the list of winners at the 2019 American Music Awards:
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Taylor Swift
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Billie Eilish
COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello, “Señorita”
TOUR OF THE YEAR
BTS
FAVORITE MUSIC VIDEO
Taylor Swift, “You Need to Calm Down”
FAVORITE SOCIAL ARTIST
BTS
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK
Khalid
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK
Taylor Swift
FAVORITE DUO OR GROUP – POP/ROCK
BTS
FAVORITE ALBUM – POP/ROCK
Taylor Swift, Lover
FAVORITE SONG – POP/ROCK
Halsey, “Without Me”
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – COUNTRY
Kane Brown
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – COUNTRY
Carrie Underwood
FAVORITE DUO or GROUP – COUNTRY
Dan + Shay
FAVORITE ALBUM – COUNTRY
Carrie Underwood, Cry Pretty
FAVORITE SONG – COUNTRY
Dan + Shay, “Speechless”
FAVORITE ARTIST – RAP/HIP-HOP
Cardi B
FAVORITE ALBUM – RAP/HIP-HOP
Post Malone, Hollywood’s Bleeding
FAVORITE SONG – RAP/HIP-HOP
Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus, “Old Town Road”
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B
Bruno Mars
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B
Beyoncé
FAVORITE ALBUM – SOUL/R&B
Khalid, Free Spirit
FAVORITE SONG – SOUL/R&B
Khalid, “Talk”
FAVORITE ARTIST – ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Billie Eilish
FAVORITE ARTIST – ADULT CONTEMPORARY
Taylor Swift
FAVORITE ARTIST – LATIN
J Balvin
FAVORITE ARTIST – CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
Lauren Daigle
FAVORITE ARTIST – ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC (EDM)
Marshmello
FAVORITE SOUNDTRACK
Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
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