The 2017 AMA Awards were held last night in Los Angles, and the night was filled with surprises, a few laughs, little political commentary, and more. The night’s festivities were hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross, who helped honor her mother Diana Ross with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Kelly Clarkson and pop star P!nk kicked the night with their rendition of “Everybody Hurts” by R.E.M. Bruno Mars walked away with seven total awards, including Artist of the Year, Video of the Year, Favorite Male Artist in Pop/Rock, and Favorite Album in Pop/Rock among others,
In the Favorite Artist Adult Contemporary, the winner last night was Shawn Mendes, for Favorite Duo or Group in Pop/Rock, the award was handed out to Imagine Dragons, and Lady Gaga earned Favorite Female Artist in the Pop/Rock category.
Niall Horan grabbed the New Artist of the Year Award, and in an emotional moment, the Favorite Artist in the Alternative Rock category, the award went to Linkin Park.
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