Michael Jackson a obtinut postmortem patru premii in cadrul galei american music awards ce a avut loc duminica seara la Los Angeles.
The King Of Pop a triumfat la categoriile International artist Award, Favorite Pop/Rock Album (“Number Ones”), Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist, Favorite Soul/R&B Album.
Marea castigatoare a serii a fost insa Taylor Swift, cantareata de muzica country in varsta de 19 ani care castigat cinci premii in absentia (artista se afla la Londra): Artist Of The Year, Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist, Favorite Country Female Artist, Favorite Country Music Album (“ Fearless ”), Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist.
Lista completa a castigatorilor editiei din acest an a American Music Award:
- Artist Of The Year: Taylor Swift
- Breakthrough Artist Award: Gloriana
- International Artist Award: Michael Jackson
- Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist: Taylor Swift
- Favorite Pop/Rock Band, Duo or Group: Black Eyed Peas
- Favorite Pop/Rock Album: “Number Ones” (Michael Jackson)
- Favorite Country Male Artist: Keith Urban
- Favorite Country Female Artist: Taylor Swift
- Favorite Country Music Band, Duo or Group: Rascal Flatts
- Favorite Country Music Album: "Fearless" (Taylor Swift)
- Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Male Artist: Jay Z
- Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Album: "The Blueprint 3" (Jay Z)
- Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist: Michael Jackson
- Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist: Beyonce Knowles
- Favorite Soul/R&B Band, Duo or Group: Black Eyed Peas
- Favorite Soul/R&B Album: “Number Ones” (Michael Jackson)
- Favorite Soundtrack: Hannah Montana: The Movie (Various Artists)
- Favorite Alternative Rock Artists: Green Day
- Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist: Taylor Swift
- Favorite Latin Music Artist: Aventura
- Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist: Mary Mary
Urmareste mai jos cateva dintre prestatiile live pe scena American Music Awards 2009:
Rihanna - " Wait Your Turn & Hard"
Lady Gaga - "Bad Romance & Speechless"
Black Eyed Peas - "Meet Me Halfway & Boom Boom Pow"
