American Music Awards of 2018 explained

46th Annual American Music Awards
Date:October 9, 2018
Runtime:131 minutes
Ratings:6.59 million
Website:American Music Awards
Next:2019

The 46th Annual American Music Awards were held on October 9, 2018, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. It aired live on ABC and was hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross. Cardi B and Drake led the list of nominations with eight mentions each.[1] Taylor Swift and Camila Cabello were the big winners, with four awards each. The late rapper and singer XXXTentacion won Favorite Soul/R&B album nearly four months after his death. His mother, Cleopatra Bernard, accepted the award.[2]

Performances

Artist(s)Song(s)
"I Did Something Bad"
"Jumpsuit"
"With You"
"Lost in Japan" (Remix)
Cardi B
Bad Bunny
J Balvin
"I Like It"
Benny Blanco
Halsey
Khalid
"Eastside"
Post Malone
Ty Dolla Sign
"Psycho"
"Better Now"
"One Kiss"
"Electricity"
Jennifer Lopez"Limitless"
Camila Cabello"Consequences"
Ciara
Missy Elliott
"Level Up"
"Dose"
Carrie Underwood[3] "Spinning Bottles"
"Bohemian Rhapsody"
Gladys Knight
Donnie McClurkin
CeCe Winans
Ledisi
Mary Mary
Tribute to Aretha Franklin:
"Amazing Grace"
"Climb Higher Mountains"
"Mary Don't You Weep"
"How I Got Over"
"The Old Landmark"

Notes

Presenters

Winners and nominees

Artist of the Year[4] New Artist of the Year
Collaboration of the YearFavorite Music Video
Tour of the YearFavorite Social Artist
Favorite SoundtrackFavorite Male Artist – Pop/Rock
Favorite Female Artist – Pop/RockFavorite Duo or Group – Pop/Rock
Favorite Album – Pop/RockFavorite Song – Pop/Rock
Favorite Male Artist – CountryFavorite Female Artist – Country
Favorite Album – Country
Favorite Song – CountryFavorite Artist – Rap/Hip-Hop
Favorite Album – Rap/Hip-HopFavorite Song – Rap/Hip-Hop
Favorite Male Artist – Soul/R&BFavorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B
Favorite Album – Soul/R&BFavorite Song – Soul/R&B
Favorite Artist – Alternative RockFavorite Artist – Adult Contemporary
Favorite Artist – LatinFavorite Artist – Contemporary Inspirational
Favorite Artist – Electronic Dance Music

Notes and References

  1. News: American Music Awards: Drake, Cardi B Lead 2018 Nominations. Lewis . Hilary. September 12, 2018. The Hollywood Reporter. September 12, 2018.
  2. http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2018/10/xxxtentacion-17-wins-favorite-soul-rb-album-2018-american-music-awards/ XXXTentacion 17 Wins Favorite Soul/R&B Album at 2018 AMAs - XXL
  3. Web site: Carrie Underwood, Imagine Dragons and Post Malone to Perform at the American Music Awards. Zauzmer. Emily. People. September 19, 2018.
  4. News: 2018 Winners American Music Awards. American Music Awards. 2018-10-10. en-US.