LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts) The 42nd American
Music Awards was held on November 23, 2014, at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California. The awards recognized the most popular artists and albums of 2014.
The nominations were announced on October 13, 2014, by
Jason Derulo and Charli XCX.
Pitbull was announced as a host on October 20, 2014.
Here is the Winners list of AMA 2014:
Artist of the Year: One Direction
New Artist of the Year: 5 Seconds of Summer
Single of the Year:
Katy Perry feat. Juicy J, "
Dark Horse"
Pop/Rock Female Artist: Katy Perry
Pop/Rock Male Artist: Sam Smith
Pop/Rock Band, Duo or Group: One Direction
Pop/Rock Album: One Direction, "Midnight Melodies"
Country Female Artist: Carrie Underwood
Country Male Artist: Luke Bryan
Country Band, Duo or Group: Florida Georgia Line
Country Album: Brantley Gilbert, "
Just As I Am"
Rap/Hip-Hop Artist: Iggy Azalea
Rap/Hip-Hop Album: Iggy Azalea, "
The New Classic"
Soul/R&B Female Artist: Beyonce
Soul/R&B Male Artist: John Legend
Soul/R&B Album: Beyonce, "
Beyonce"
Latin Artist: Enrique Iglesias
Alternative Rock: Imagine Dragons
Adult Contemporary: Katy Perry
Contemporary Inspirational: Casting Crowns
Electronic Dance Music: Calvin Harris
Soundtrack: "
Frozen"
Dick Clark Award of Excellence: Taylor Swift