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American Music Awards 2021: The complete winners list

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The biggest moments from the American Music Awards
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ByDanielle Long and Megan Stone
November 22, 2021, 4:37 PM

The 2021 American Music Awards, hosted by Cardi B, had some of the biggest names in music perform at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles Sunday night.

Silk Sonic -- made up of Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak -- opened up the show draped in matching red velvet suits as they serenaded the crowd with their hit "Smoking Out the Window."

The K-pop sensation BTS also took the stage with Coldplay and got the crowd rocking with their collaboration "My Universe."

Chris Martin of Coldplay, center, and, from left, J-Hope, Jin, V, Jungkook, Jimin, Suga, and RM of BTS perform onstage during the 2021 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Nov. 21, 2021 in Los Angeles, Calif.
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Afterwards, the group -- to no surprise -- took home multiple AMAs including artist of the year, best pop duo or group and favorite pop song for "Butter," which they performed to close out the show.

Olivia Rodrigo, who held the most nominations of the night, delivered a tender performance of her ballad "Traitor" barefoot and with her guitar in tow. She went home with the AMA for new artist of the year.

Olivia Rodrigo, winner of the New Artist Of The Year award, poses in the Press Room at the 2021 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Nov. 21, 2021, in Los Angeles, Calif.
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When it came to favorite pop album, though, Taylor Swift, who was not in attendance, snagged the honor and accepted via video message.

Taylor Swift is seen on a screen during the AMAs at tthe Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 21.
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Italian band, Måneskin, made its debut performance with the trending hit "Beggin," leaving the crowd begging for more. Likewise, Givēon took the stage for the first time and performed his popular song, "Heartbreak Anniversary."

On the other hand, Jennifer Lopez isn't new to the AMA stage but she did perform her new song, "On My Way," from her upcoming movie "Marry Me."

Jennifer Lopez performs onstage for the 2021 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater broadcast on Nov. 21, 2021, in Los Angeles, Calif.
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As a special treat, the AMAs briefly took a trip back to '80s, with the Battle of Boston -- a back-and-forth between natives New Kids On The Block and New Edition. Both groups took turns performing some of their biggest records, before it was revealed that they're going on tour separately.

Here's the complete list of winners from this year's ceremony:

ARTIST OF THE YEARBTS

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAROlivia Rodrigo

COLLABORATION OF THE YEARDoja Cat ft. SZA, "Kiss Me More"

FAVORITE TRENDING SONGMegan Thee Stallion, "Body"

FAVORITE MUSIC VIDEOLil Nas X, "MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)"

FAVORITE MALE POP ARTISTEd Sheeran

FAVORITE FEMALE POP ARTISTTaylor Swift

FAVORITE POP DUO OR GROUPBTS

FAVORITE POP ALBUMTaylor Swift, "evermore"

FAVORITE POP SONGBTS, "Butter"

FAVORITE MALE COUNTRY ARTISTLuke Bryan

FAVORITE FEMALE COUNTRY ARTISTCarrie Underwood

FAVORITE COUNTRY DUO OR GROUPDan + Shay

FAVORITE COUNTRY ALBUMGabby Barrett, "Goldmine"

FAVORITE COUNTRY SONGGabby Barrett, "The Good Ones"

FAVORITE MALE HIP-HOP ARTISTDrake

FAVORITE FEMALE HIP-HOP ARTISTMegan Thee Stallion

FAVORITE HIP-HOP ALBUMMegan Thee Stallion, "Good News"

FAVORITE HIP-HOP SONGCardi B, "Up"

FAVORITE MALE R&B ARTISTThe Weeknd

FAVORITE FEMALE R&B ARTISTDoja Cat

FAVORITE R&B ALBUMDoja Cat, "Planet Her"

FAVORITE R&B SONGSilk Sonic (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak), "Leave The Door Open"

FAVORITE MALE LATIN ARTISTBad Bunny

FAVORITE FEMALE LATIN ARTISTBecky G

FAVORITE LATIN DUO OR GROUPBanda MS de Sergio Lizárraga

FAVORITE LATIN ALBUMBad Bunny, EL ÚLTIMO TOUR DEL MUNDO

FAVORITE LATIN SONGKali Uchis, "telepatía"

FAVORITE ROCK ARTISTMachine Gun Kelly

FAVORITE INSPIRATIONAL ARTISTCarrie Underwood

FAVORITE GOSPEL ARTISTKanye West

FAVORITE DANCE/ELECTRONIC ARTISTMarshmello

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