American Music Awards 2009 highlights
Janet Jackson - Medley
Whitney Houston - I Didn't Know My Own Strength
Kelly Clarkson - Already Gone
Rihanna - Wait Your Turn
Adam Lambert - For Your Entertainment
Jennifer Lopez - Louboutins
Mary J Blige - I Am
Alicia Keys - Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart
Jay-Z and Alicia Keys - Empire State Of Mind
And the 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"
Other Genres
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