Taylor Swift top the American Music Awards 2009 winning 5 awards, including the Artist of the Year she beat the King of Pop Michael Jackson who won 4. Swift was also named favorite female pop/rock and country artist and favorite adult-contemporary artist. Her album, "Fearless," won favorite country album. The night has been highlighted by the live performances of the biggest names in music. Adam Lambert closed the show with an S&M-themed, sexually charged performance. Lady Gaga featured a jaw-dropping performance with her Vulcan-inspired headdress and vest filled with lights, she broke a glass case where a grand piano stood using her microphone. It caught fire when she sat down to play. Black Eyed Peas, who won pop/rock band give spark to the crowds with their "I Got A Feeling" and "Boom Boom Pow" performances. Also, Alicia Keys and Jay-Z dueted on their ode to New York City. Shakira was flanked by a dozen dancers in tiny black bodysuits as she sang her new single. Kelly Clarkson performed a stripped down version of her hit "Already Gone," backed by a string quartet.
American Music Awards 2009 winners:
Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift
Pop-Rock:
Male artist: Michael Jackson
Female artist: Taylor Swift
Band, duo or group: Black Eyed Peas
Album: Michael Jackson, "Number Ones"
Soul-R&B:
Male artist: Michael Jackson
Female artist: Beyonce
Band, duo or group: Black Eyed Peas
Album: Michael Jackson, "Number Ones"
Rap-Hip-Hop:
Artist: Jay-Z
Album: Jay-Z, "Blueprint 3"
Country:
Male artist: Keith Urban
Female artist: Taylor Swift
Band, duo or group: Rascal Flatts
Album: Taylor Swift, "Fearless"
Adult Contemporary: Taylor Swift
Alternative Rock: Green Day
Latin: Aventura
Contemporary Inspirational: Mary Mary
Soundtrack Album: "Twilight Soundtrack"
T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist Award: Gloriana
International Award of Excellence: Whitney Houston
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