The Chainsmokers (photo source: AMAs)
The 45th annual American Music Awards went down in Los Angeles on Sunday. Below are the winners of the categories most relevant to DJs. Check the full list on the AMA’s website.
GENERAL
Artist Of The Year:
The Chainsmokers
Drake
Kendrick Lamar
Bruno Mars — WINNER
Ed Sheeran
New Artist Of The Year:
James Arthur
Niall Horan — WINNER
Julia Michaels
Post Malone
Rae Sremmurd
Collaboration Of The Year:
Closer – The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey
Despacito Remix – Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee ft. Justin Bieber — WINNER
I’m The One – DJ Khaled ft. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper, & Lil Wayne
Don’t Wanna Know – Maroon 5 ft. Kendrick Lamar
Starboy – The Weeknd ft. Daft Punk
POP/ROCK
Favorite Male Artist:
Drake
Bruno Mars — WINNER
Ed Sheeran
Favorite Female Artist:
Alessia Cara
Lady Gaga — WINNER
Rihanna
Favorite Duo Or Group:
The Chainsmokers
Coldplay
Imagine Dragons — WINNER
Favorite Album:
More Life – Drake
24K Magic – Bruno Mars — WINNER
Starboy – The Weeknd
Favorite Song:
Closer – The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey
Despacito Remix – Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee ft. Justin Bieber — WINNER
Shape of You – Ed Sheeran
RAP/HIP-HOP
Favorite Artist:
Drake — WINNER
Kendrick Lamar
Migos
Favorite Album:
More Life – Drake
DAMN. – Kendrick Lamar — WINNER
Culture – Migos
Favorite Song:
I’m The One – DJ Khaled ft. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper & Lil Wayne — WINNER
Humble. – Kendrick Lamar
Black Beatles – Rae Sremmurd ft. Gucci Mane
SOUL/R&B
Favorite Male Artist:
Childish Gambino
Bruno Mars — WINNER
The Weeknd
Favorite Female Artist:
Beyonce — WINNER
Kehlani
Rihanna
Favorite Album:
Awaken My Love! – Childish Gambino,
24K Magic – Bruno Mars — WINNER
Starboy – The Weeknd
Favorite Song:
Location – Khalid
That’s What I Like – Bruno Mars — WINNER
Starboy – The Weeknd ft. Daft Punk
ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC (EDM)
Favorite Artist:
The Chainsmokers — WINNER
Calvin Harris
DJ Snake
LATIN
Favorite Artist:
Luis Fonsi
Daddy Yankee
Shakira — WINNER
MUSIC VIDEO
Video Of The Year:
Despacito – Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee
That’s What I Like – Bruno Mars — WINNER
Shape of You – Ed Sheeran
Related: 2017 Grammy Winners
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