Michael Jackson’s magic was at full intensity at the American Music Awards last night. The late King of Pop was posthumously honored with four awards in prominent categories, which brought his tally to a record-breaking 23 AMAs for his career. Apart from the Jacko phenomenon, the night belonged to Taylor Swift who walked away with five prizes, including the Artist of the Year award.
Contactmusic reports,
The late ‘Thriller’ singer’s brother Jermaine Jackson paid tribute to the star when accepting the prizes for Favourite Soul/ R’n’B Artist, Favourite Pop/Rock Male Vocalist, Favourite Pop/Rock Album and Favourite Soul/R’n’B Album for his ‘Number Ones’ greatest hits compilation, praising his life philosophy.
Wearing a single white glove in tribute to Michael, Jermaine said: “It’s not just about the winnings, the awards. It’s mainly the message. The message Michael had will live on forever. He saw good in everyone. Start with love and let’s love each other.”
Here’s a big congratulations to the winners. Hit the jump for the full list of winners.
American Music Awards 2009 full list of winners:
Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift
Pop/Rock:
Favourite Male Artist: Michael Jackson
Favourite Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Favourite Band, Duo or Group: The Black Eyed Peas
Favourite Album: ‘Number Ones’, Michael Jackson
Country:
Favourite Male Artist: Keith Urban
Favourite Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Favourite Band, Duo or Group: Rascal Flatts
Favourite Album: ‘Fearless’, Taylor Swift
Soul/ R’n’B:
Favourite Male Artist: Michael Jackson
Favourite Female Artist: Beyonce Knowles
Favourite Band, Duo or Group: The Black Eyed Peas
Favourite Album: ‘Number Ones’, Michael Jackson
Rap/ Hip Hop:
Favourite Male Artist: Jay-Z
Favourite Album: ‘Blueprint 3’, Jay-Z
Adult Contemporary:
Favourite Artist: Taylor Swift
Latin Music:
Favourite Artist: Aventura
Alternative Rock:
Favourite Artist: Green Day
Contemporary Inspirational:
Favourite Artist: Mary Mary
Soundtracks:
Favourite Album: Twilight Soundtrack
T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist: Gloriana
