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2008 American Music Awards – Winners

The 2008 American Music Awards (AMA) was concluded Sunday night, November 23, 2008 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles as hosted by comedian Jimmy Kimmel.

Alicia Keys, Queen Latifah and Kathleen Battle performed “Superwoman”; Sarah McLachlan and Pink performed “In the Arms of An Angel”; Kanye West performed “Heartless”; The Pussycat Dolls performed a medley of their hits; Beyonce performed “Single Ladies”; and the Jonas Brothers performed “Tonight.”

Other performers include Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Miley Cyrus, Coldplay, Alicia Keys, Leona Lewis, Ne-Yo, Rihanna, Taylor Swift and a surprise appearance of Justin Timberlake.

Here is the complete list of winners and nominees for the 2008 American Music Awards (winners are in bold):

POP/ROCK

Favorite male artist

Chris Brown (Winner)
Kid Rock
Usher

Favorite female artist

Mariah Carey
Alicia Keys
Rihanna (Winner)

Favorite band, duo or group

Coldplay
Eagles
Daughtry (Winner)

Favorite album

Coldplay – Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends
Eagles – Long Road Out of Eden
Alicia Keys – As I Am (Winner)

COUNTRY MUSIC

Favorite male artist

Garth Brooks
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley (Winner)

Favorite female artist

Reba McEntire
Taylor Swift (Winner)
Carrie Underwood

Favorite band, duo or group

Brooks & Dunn
Rascal Flatts (Winner)
Sugarland

Favorite album

Garth Brooks – The Ultimate Hits
Rascal Flatts – Still Feels Good
Carrie Underwood – Carnival Ride (Winner)

RAP/HIP-HOP

Favorite male artist

Flo Rida
Lil Wayne
Kanye West (Winner)

Favorite band, duo or group

G Unit
Three 6 Mafia (Winner)
Wu-Tang Clan

Favorite album

Jay-Z – American Gangster
Lil Wayne – Tha Carter III
Kayne West – Graduation (Winner)

SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES MUSIC

Favorite male artist

Chris Brown (Winner)
J. Holiday
Usher

Favorite female artist

Mary J. Blige
Alicia Keys
Rihanna (Winner)

Favorite album

Mary J. Blige – Growing Pains
Mariah Carey – E=MC2
Alicia Keys – As I Am (Winner)

SOUNDTRACKS

Favorite album

Alvin And The Chipmunks (Winner)
Juno
Mamma Mia!

ALTERNATIVE ROCK

Favorite artist

Coldplay
Foo Fighters
Linkin Park (Winner)

ADULT CONTEMPORARY

Favorite artist

Daughtry
Eagles
Jordin Sparks (Winner)

LATIN

Favorite artist

Enrique Iglesias (Winner)
Juanes
Wisin Y Yandel

CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL

Favorite artist

Casting Crowns
MercyMe
Third Day (Winner)

BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST

Colbie Caillat
Flo Rida
Jonas Brothers (Winner)
Paramore
The-Dream

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Lil Wayne (Winner)
Chris Brown
Alicia Keys
Eagles
Coldplay

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