The 36th annual American Music Awards will be held at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on November 23, with comedian Jimmy Kimmel returning as host. ABC will broadcast in the United States. Scheduled performers include teen idols the Jonas Brothers, pop singer Pink and reunited boy band New Kids on the Block.
For the second year, winners will be determined by online voting. They used to be decided by a poll of 20,000 music buyers, but producers decided to make the event more inclusive in the wake of slumping ratings. The move seemed to work, with last year's show attracting 11.8 million viewers, up from 10.9 million the year before.
Full Winners of 2008 American Music Awards:
POP/ROCK MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist: Chris Brown
Favorite Female Artist: Rihanna
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: DAUGHTRY
Favorite Album: Alicia Keys' "As I Am"
COUNTRY MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist: Brad Paisley
Favorite Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Rascal Flatts
Favorite Album: Carrie Underwood's "Carnival Ride"
RAP/HIP-HOP MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist: Kanye West
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Three 6 Mafia
Favorite Album: Kanye West's "Graduation"
SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist: Chris Brown
Favorite Female Artist: Rihanna
Favorite Album: Alicia Keys' "As I Am"
T-MOBILE BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST
Breakthrough Artist: Jonas Brothers
CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
Favorite Artist: Third Day
ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC
Favorite Artist: Linkin Park
ADULT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
Favorite Artist: Jordin Sparks
SOUNDTRACKS
Favorite Album: "Alvin and the Chipmunks" soundtrack album
LATIN MUSIC
Favorite Artist: Enrique Iglesias
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Artist of the Year: Chris Brown