Taylor Swift was the big winner at the 2013 American Music Awards. Swift won the artist of the year award for the third time, after victories in 2010 and 2011, and also picked up awards for favourite female country artist, favourite female pop/rock artist and favourite country album for Red. The winners are chosen by the American public, voting online and via Twitter.
Justin Timberlake also won three awards. The 20/20 Experience won best album, and Timberlake was also awarded favourite male artist in both the pop/rock and soul/R&B categories. One Direction won best album and best group.
Rihanna took home the first AMA Icon Award, which was presented to her by her mother, Monica Braithwaite. A video montage summarising the singer's achievements included praise from her mentor, Jay Z, and the artist Damien Hirst, who recently directed a cover shoot with Rihanna for British GQ.
The Winners list
Favourite Male Artist, Rock/Pop: Justin Timberlake
Favourite Female Artist, Soul/R&B: Rihanna
Favourite Album, Country: Taylor Swift, Red
Favourite Album, Rap/Hip-hop: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, The Heist
Favourite Artist, Alternative Rock: Imagine Dragons
Favourite Artist, Latin: Marc Anthony
Favourite Album, Rock/Pop: One Direction, Take Me Home
New Artist of the Year: Ariana Grande
AMA Icon Award: Rihanna
Favourite Male Artist, Soul/R&B: Justin Timberlake
Favourite Female Artist, Country: Taylor Swift
Single of the Year: Florida Georgia Line ft Nelly, Cruise
Favourite Album, Soul/R&B: Justin Timberlake, The 20/20 Experience
Favourite Artist, Electronic Dance Music: Avicii
Favourite Artist, Rap/Hip-Hop: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Favourite Male Artist, Country: Luke Bryan
Favourite Band, Duo or Group, Pop/Rock: One Direction
Favourite Female Artist, Pop/Rock: Taylor Swift
Favourite Band, Duo or Group, Country: Lady Antebellum
Favourite Artist, Adult Contemporary: Maroon 5
Favourite Artist, Contemporary Inspirational: Matthew West
Top Soundtrack: Pitch Perfect
Source: The Telegraph
