The best part of this award function is that the winners are determined on the basis of a public poll. The function was hosted by Jamie Foxx and Tracee Ellis Ross. The former was dressed in a whopping dark brown gown and started the how discussing all the tragic events that happened and tested People’s faith in God. Well! I am an ardent fan of the sEnglish music industry, some of the songs really reach out to my heart. Apparently, I am just listening to one of Coldplay’s best song “ Hymn For the Weekend” remixed by Seeb.
Lets now head to the line up of the nominees and winners of American Music Awards 2017.
Category – Artist of the Year
Nominees – 1. Ed Sheeran
2. Kendrick Lamar
3. The Chainsmokers
4. Bruno Mars
5. Drake
Winner – Bruno Mars
Category – Collaboration of the year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uD8CUsjfzZc
Nominees – 1. The Weeknd Daft Punk – Starboy
2. Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee Feat. Justin Bieber
3. Maroon 5 Feat. Kendrick Lamar- Don’t wanna know
4. DJ Khaled feat. Justin Bieber, Chance the rapper, Quavo
and Lil Wayne – I’m the one
Winner – Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee Feat, Justin Bieber for Despacito
( According to me it is the most wonderful and amazing dance number of the year.)
Category – New Artist of the Year
Nominees – 1. Post Malone
2. James Arthur
3. Niall Horan
4. Julia Michaels
5. Rae Sremmurd
Winner – Niall Horan
Category – Video of the Year
Nominees – 1. Ed Sheeran – Shape of you
2. Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee – Despacito
3. Bruno Mars – That’s what I like
Winner – Bruno Mars – That’s what I like
Category – Favorite Male Artist – Pop/Rock
Nominees – 1. Bruno Mars
2. Ed Sheeran
3. Drake
Winner – Bruno Mars
Category – Favorite Female Artist – Pop/Rock
Nominees – 1. Rihanna
2. Lady Gaga
3. Alessia Cara
Winner – Lady Gaga
Category – Favorite Duo or Group ( Pop/ Rock)
Nominees – 1. Coldplay
2. Imagine Dragons
3. The Chainsmokers
Winner – Imagine Dragons
Category – Favorite Song
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uD8CUsjfzZc
Nominees – 1.The Chainsmokers
2. Ed Sheeran
3. Luis Fonsi Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber – Despacito
Winner – Luis Fonsi Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber – Despacito
Category – Tour of the year
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WPsUv1ZUdw
Nominees – 1. U2
2. Coldplay
3. Garth Brooks
Winner – Coldplay
Category – Top Soundtrack
Nominees – 1. Moana
2. Trolls
3. Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2, Awesome Mix
Volume.2
Winner – Moana
Category – Favorite E.D.M Artist
Nominees – 1. DJ Snake
2. Calvin Harris
3. The Chainsmokers
Winner – The Chainsmokers
Category – Favorite Artist – Adult Contemporary
Nominees – 1. Bruno Mars
2. Shawn Mendes
3. Ed Sheeran
Winner – Shawn Mendes
Category – Favorite Artist – Latin
Nominees – 1. Shakira
2. Daddy Yankee
3. Luis Fonsi
Winner – Shakira
Category – Favorite Contemporary Inspirational
Nominees – 1. MercyMe
2. Chris Tomlin
3. Lauren Daigle
Winner – Lauren Daigle
Category – Favorite Artist – Alternative Rock
Nominees – 1. Linkin Park
2. 21 Pilots
3. Imagine Dragons
Winner – Linkin Park
Category – Favourite song Soul/R&B
Nominees – 1. The Weeknd Starboy
2. Bruno Mars – That’s what I like
3. Khalid – Location
Winner – Bruno Mars – That’s what I like
Category – Favorite Album- Soul/R&B
Nominees – 1. Childish Gambino – Awaken my love
2. The Weeknd – Starboy
3. Bruno Mars – 24k Magic
Winner – Bruno Mars – 24k Magic
Category – Favorite Song Rap/Hip Hop
Nominees – 1. Kendrick Lamar – Humble
2. Rae Sremmurd Feat. Gucci Mane – Black Beatles
3. DJ Khaled feat. Justin Bieber, Chance the rapper, Quavo
and Lil Wayne – I’m the one
Winner – DJ Khaled feat. Justin Bieber, Chance the rapper, Quavo
and Lil Wayne – I’m the one
Category -Favorite Female Artist -Soul/R&B
Nominees – 1. Kehlani
2. Rihanna
3. Beyonce
Winner – Beyonce
Category- Favorite Male Artist – Soul/R&B
Nominees – 1. Childish Gambino
2. The Weeknd
3. Bruno Mars
Winner – Bruno Mars
Category – Video Of the Year
Nominees – 1. Despacito
2. Shape of you
3. That’s what I like
Winner – That’s what I Like
Category – Favorite Album – Pop/ Rock
Nominees – 1. Drake – More life
2. The Weeknd- Starboy
3. Bruno Mars – 24k Magic
Winner – Bruno Mars – 24k Magic
Category – Favorite Song – Pop/Rock
Nominees – 1. Shape of You
2. Despacito
3. Closer
Winners – Despacito
Category – Favorite Album – Country
Nominees – 1. Chris Stapleton- From a Room
2. Jason Aldean- They Don’t know
3. Keith Urban – Ripcord
Winner – Keith Urban – Ripcord
Category – Favorite Male Artist – Country
Nominees – 1. Keith Urban
2. Thomas Rhett
3. Sam Hunt
Winner – Keith Urban
Category – Favorite Female Artist – Country
Nominees – 1. Miranda Lambert
2. Carrie Underwood
3. Maren Morris
Winner – Carrie Underwood
Category – Favorite Song – Country
Nominees – 1. Dirt on my Boots
2. Blue Ain’t your color
3. Body Like A Back Road
Winner – Blue Ain’t Your Color – Keith Underwood
Category – Favorite Album – Rap/ Hip-Hop
Nominees – 1. Drake – More Life
2. Kendrick Lamar- Damn
3. Migos – Culture
Winner – Kendrick Lamar – Damn
Category – Favorite Artist – Rap/ Hip-Hop
Nominees – 1. Migos
2. Kendrick Lamar
3. Drake
Winner – Drake