The 2020 American Music Awards (aka The AMAs) rocked the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 22. Hosted by Taraji P. Henson, the 48th annual event recognized the most popular artists and albums of the year.
The nominees were officially announced back in October on Good Morning America by Dua Lipa, with Roddy Ricch and The Weeknd being the most nominated artists with eight, followed by Megan Thee Stallion with five.
Taylor Swift took home the trophies for Artist Of The Year, Favorite Female Artist Pop/Rock and Music Video Of The Year while Doja Cat was named New Artist Of The Year. BTS took home Favorite Social Artist and Best Duo/Group Pop/Rock. The Weeknd swept the Soul/R&B categories taking home Favorite Song, Favorite Album Soul/R&B and Favorite Male Artist. Justin Bieber was bestowed with the Favorite Male Artist Pop/Rock award and Collaboration Of The Year along with Dan + Shay for their hit single “10,000 Hours.”
Other big winners included Harry Styles, Dua Lipa, Kane Brown, Maren Morris, Juice WRLD, Blake Shelton, Nicki Minaj, Roddy Ricch, Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Bad Bunny, Becky G, Twenty One Pilots, The Jonas Brothers, Lauren Daigle and Lady Gaga.
The AMAs also featured a number of powerhouse performances. Find out where to watch each one of them below.
Justin Bieber started the show singing “Lonely,” his recent team-up with super-producer Benny Blanco. The medley continued with “Holy,” another new single (this time alongside Chance The Rapper). WATCH NOW
Shawn Mendes then joined Bieber on stage to perform their new collaboration track, “Monster,” which reflects on the pitfalls of fame. WATCH NOW
Making her first public appearance since giving birth to her daughter Daisy, Katy Perry took the stage with country singer (and former Hootie And The Blowfish frontman) Darius Rucker to perform “Only Love.” WATCH NOW
With help from legendary musician Kenny G, a bandaged up The Weeknd performed “In Your Eyes” and “Save Your Tears.” WATCH NOW
Megan Thee Stallion worked her curves as well as her vocal cords on stage while performing “Body.” WATCH NOW
Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas took the stage together to perform “Therefore I Am.” WATCH NOW
Throwback Sunday? Rapper Nelly had everyone up out of their seats as he performed his mega hits from the year 2000, “Country Grammar, “E.I.” and “Ride wit Me.” WATCH NOW
Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi gave an emotional performance of his ballad, “Before You Go.” WATCH NOW
Mendes later returned to the stage solo to perform the title track off his new album, “Wonder.” WATCH NOW
Lil Baby put a spotlight on mental health as he performed “Emotionally Scarred.” WATCH NOW
Jennifer Lopez sizzled in a black nylon bodysuit as she and Maluma got hot and heavy in a Chicago-inspired performance of “Pa’ Ti + Lonely.” WATCH NOW
Country duo Dan + Shay performed their latest single “I Should Probably Go To Bed.” WATCH NOW
Hip-hop newcomers 24kGold and Iann Dior teamed up to perform their collaboration track “Mood.” WATCH NOW
Bebe Rexha and Doja Cat teamed up for a daring debut of their new song “Baby, I’m Jealous.” WATCH NOW
Iconic trio Bell Biv DeVoe surprised everyone by reuniting on stage to perform their 90s banger “Poison” and their song “Do Me!” WATCH NOW
Dua Lipa literally floated in the air as she performed her single “Levitating.” WATCH NOW
Introduced by girlfriend Megan Fox, rapper Machine Gun Kelly performed “Bloody Valentine” and “My Ex’s Best Friend” with help from Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker. WATCH NOW
Tuning in from overseas, BTS closed out the show performing “Dynamite” and “Life Goes On.” WATCH NOW
