The American Music Awards came back to Los Angeles on Sunday and gave us another epic show to remember. BTS was the biggest winner of the night with awards in three major categories, and they were closely followed by Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion.
The K-pop band had to beat some tough competition, including Ariana Grande, Drake, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd to win the biggest award of the night—artist of the year. They also collected trophies for the best pop duo or group and favorite pop song with “Butter”.
Doja Cat also walked away with three awards—the collaboration of the year with “Kiss Me More” featuring SZA, favorite female R&B artist, and favorite R&B album with Planet Her. Megan Thee Stallion collected accolades for favorite female hip-hop artist, favorite hip-hop album with Good News, and favorite trending song with “Body”.
The list of major winners also included Olivia Rodrigo, who picked up the trophy for the new artist of the year, and Lil Nas X who’s viral hit “Montero (Call Me By Your Name)” received the award for the best music video.
The American Music Awards took place on November 21st at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, with Cardi B hosting the ceremony.
FULL LIST OF 2021 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS:
New Artist of the Year
Olivia Rodrigo
Artist of the Year
BTS
Collaboration of the Year
“Kiss Me More” – Doja Cat ft. SZA
Favorite Trending Song
“Body” – Megan Thee Stallion
Favorite Music Video
“MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” – Lil Nas X
Favorite Male Pop Artist
Ed Sheeran
Favorite Female Pop Artist
Taylor Swift
Favorite Pop Duo 0r Group
BTS
Favorite Pop Album
“evermore” – Taylor Swift
Favorite Pop Song
“Butter” – BTS
Favorite Male Country Artist
Luke Bryan
Favorite Female Country Artist
Carrie Underwood
Favorite Country Duo or Group
Dan + Shay
Favorite Country Album
“Goldmine” – Gabby Barrett
Favorite Country Song
“The Good Ones” – Gabby Barrett
Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist
Drake
Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist
Megan Thee Stallion
Favorite Hip-Hop Album
“Good News” – Megan Thee Stallion
Favorite Hip-Hop Song
“Up” – Cardi B
Favorite Male R&B Artist
The Weeknd
Favorite Female R&B Artist
Doja Cat
Favorite R&B Album
“Planet Her” – Doja Cat
Favorite R&B song
“Damage” – H.E.R.
Favorite Male Latin Artist
Bad Bunny
Favorite Female Latin Artist
Becky G
Favorite Latin Duo or Group
Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga
Favorite Latin Album
“EL ÚLTIMO TOUR DEL MUNDO” – Bad Bunny
Favorite Latin Song
“telepatía” – Kali Uchis
Favorite Rock Artist
Machine Gun Kelly
Favorite Inspirational Artist
Carrie Underwood
Favorite Gospel Artist
Kanye West
Favorite Dance/Electronic Artist
Marshmello
