Michael Jackson took home four posthumous awards at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, but was bested by teenage country crossover star Taylor Swift, who won five — including Artist of the Year.
Jackson, who died at age 50 in June just days before he was meant to embark on a concert stint in London, was honored with four awards, including Favorite Male Artist (Pop/Rock). (photo: Jermaine Jackson accepting for his brother/ Getty)
Jay-Z swept the Rap / Hip Hop category with two awards; Green Day won Favorite Artist (Alternative Rock Music).
Here is the full list of winners:
POP or ROCK
Favorite Male Artist
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Favorite Female Artist
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift
Favorite Band, Duo or Group
Black Eyed Peas
Black Eyed Peas
Favorite Album
Michael Jackson / Number Ones
Michael Jackson / Number Ones
COUNTRY
Favorite Male Artist
Keith Urban
Keith Urban
Favorite Female Artist
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift
Favorite Band, Duo or Group
Rascal Flatts
Rascal Flatts
Favorite Album
Taylor Swift / Fearless
Taylor Swift / Fearless
RAP/HIP-HOP
Favorite Male Artist
Jay-Z
Jay-Z
Favorite Album
Jay-Z / Blueprint 3
Jay-Z / Blueprint 3
SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES
Favorite Male Artist
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Favorite Female Artist
Beyonce
Beyonce
Favorite Band, Duo or Group
Black Eyed Peas
Black Eyed Peas
Favorite Album
Michael Jackson / Number Ones
Michael Jackson / Number Ones
SOUNDTRACKS
Favorite Album
Twilight Soundtrack
Twilight Soundtrack
ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Favorite Artist
Green Day
Green Day
ADULT CONTEMPORARY
Favorite Artist
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift
LATIN
Favorite Artist
Aventura
Aventura
CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
Favorite Artist
Mary Mary
Mary Mary
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Taylor Swift
T-MOBILE BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST
Country Breakthrough Artist – Gloriana
Country Breakthrough Artist – Gloriana
INTERNATIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Whitney Houston
