![](https://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0002X94Y8.01.MZZZZZZZ.jpg) LOS ANGELES (RCA Music Group) - RCA Music Group artists Rod Stewart, Alicia Keys, Maroon 5, Fantasia, Velvet Revolver, Clay Aiken, Kenny G, Kelly Clarkson, and Jamie Foxx performed and/or presented at the 32nd Annual American Music Awards at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium. Alicia Keys won the AMA for "Favorite Soul/R & B Female" and performed her new hit single "Karma" from her multi-platinum sophomore album The Diary of Alicia Keys (J Records). Keys also performed her duet with Usher "My Boo" the No 1 song in the country, which earned them a standing ovation. Earlier in the evening Usher won in the category "Favorite Soul/R&B album" and said in his acceptance speech "Alicia, this one is for both of us." Kenny G and Kelly Clarkson introduced J Records artist Rod Stewart's performance of "What A Wonderful World" which featured a guest performance on saxophone by Dave Koz. Rod was honored with a standing ovation when he took the stage. Maroon 5 performed their new single "Sunday Morning" from their multi platinum debut album Songs About Jane (Octone/J).
Fantasia gave a stunning performance of "Free Yourself, the title track from her debut album in stores November 23 on J Records. RCA Records' Velvet Revolver and Clay Aiken served as presenters and newly signed J Records recording artist and Oscar hopeful Jamie Foxx performed "Slow Jams" with Kanye West and Twista, which was considered one of the highlights of the evening. Foxx opened the number with a performance of Ray Charles' "Georgia," in salute to the legendary performer and character he portrays in his current box office smash "Ray."
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