Taylor Swift kicked off the American Music Awards with an explosive performance and Cardi B won the first award of the night, dedicating the honor to her daughter.
Photos: 2018 American Music Awards red carpet arrivals
Cardi B beat out Drake and Post Malone for favorite rap/hip-hop artist during Tuesday night’s show at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Here is the complete “Winner’s List”
Artist of the Year:
- Drake
- Ed Sheeran
- Imagine Dragons
- Post Malone
- Taylor Swift (WINNER)
Collaboration of the Year:
- Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line, "Meant to Be"
- Bruno Mars & Cardi B, "Finesse"
- Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug, "Havana" (WINNER)
- Post Malone featuring 21 Savage, "Rockstar"
- Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey, "The Middle"
Favorite Album Country:
- Kane Brown, Kane Brown (WINNER)
- Luke Combs, This One's for You
- Thomas Rhett, Life Changes
Favorite Album Pop/Rock:
- Drake, Scorpion
- Ed Sheeran, ÷ (Divide)
- Taylor Swift, reputation (WINNER)
Favorite Album Rap/Hip-Hop:
- Drake, Scorpion
- Lil Uzi Vert, Luv Is Rage 2
- Post Malone, beerbongs & bentleys (WINNER)
Favorite Album Soul/R&B:
- Khalid, American Teen
- SZA, CTRL
- XXXTentacion, 17 (WINNER)
Favorite Artist Adult Contemporary:
- Ed Sheeran
- P!nk
- Shawn Mendes (WINNER)
Favorite Artist Alternative Rock:
- Imagine Dragons
- Panic! At The Disco (WINNER)
- Portugal. The Man
Favorite Artist Contemporary Inspirational:
- Lauren Daigle (WINNER)
- MercyMe
- Zach Williams
Favorite Artist EDM:
- Marshmello (WINNER)
- The Chainsmokers
- Zedd
Favorite Artist Latin:
- Daddy Yankee (WINNER)
- J Balvin
- Ozuna
Favorite Artist Rap/Hip-Hop:
- Cardi B (WINNER)
- Drake
- Post Malone
Favorite Duo/Group Country:
- Dan + Shay
- Florida Georgia Line (WINNER)
- Lanco
Favorite Duo/Group Pop/Rock:
- Imagine Dragons
- Maroon 5
- Migos (WINNER)
Favorite Female Artist Country:
- Carrie Underwood (WINNER)
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Maren Morris
Favorite Female Artist Pop/Rock:
- Camila Cabello
- Cardi B
- Taylor Swift (WINNER)
Favorite Female Artist Soul R&B:
- Ella Mai
- Rihanna (WINNER)
- SZA
Favorite Male Artist Country:
- Kane Brown (WINNER)
- Luke Bryan
- Thomas Rhett
Favorite Male Artist Pop/Rock:
- Drake
- Ed Sheeran
- Post Malone (WINNER)
Favorite Male Artist Soul/R&B:
- Bruno Mars
- Khalid (WINNER)
- The Weeknd
Favorite Music Video:
- Camila Cabello, "Havana" (WINNER)
- Cardi B, "Bodak Yellow"
- Drake, "God's Plan"
Favorite Social Artist:
- Ariana Grande
- BTS (WINNER)
- Cardi B
- Demi Lovato
- Shawn Mendes
Favorite Song Country:
- Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line, "Meant to Be"
- Dan + Shay, "Tequila"
- Kane Brown, "Heaven" (WINNER)
Favorite Song Pop/Rock:
- Camila Cabello, "Havana" (WINNER)
- Drake, "God's Plan"
- Ed Sheeran, "Perfect"
Favorite Song Rap/Hip-Hop:
- Cardi B, "Bodak Yellow" (WINNER)
- Drake, "God's Plan"
- Post Malone, "Rockstar"
Favorite Song Soul/R&B:
- Cardi B & Bruno Mars, "Finesse" (WINNER)
- Ella Mai, "Boo'd Up"
- Khalid, "Young Dumb & Broke"
Favorite Soundtrack:
- Black Panther (WINNER)
- The Fate of the Furious
- The Greatest Showman
New Artist of the Year:
- Camila Cabello (WINNER)
- Cardi B
- Dua Lipa
- Khalid
- XXXTentacion
Tour of the Year:
- Beyonce & JAY-Z
- Bruno Mars
- Ed Sheeran
- Taylor Swift (WINNER)
- U2
Credit: Emma McIntyre
Credit: Emma McIntyre
The Associated Press contributed to this report
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