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Winners Announced for '2008 American Music Awards'

The show featured a record 19 performances, most notably Alicia Keyes' performance of "Superwoman" with surprise guests Queen Latifah and star Kathleen Battle and a special collaboration by P!nk and Sarah McLachlan of the hit song "Angel." Other highlights included an opening 7-minute medley of Christina Aguilera's greatest hits as well as show-stopping performances by Beyonce, Coldplay, Jonas Brothers, Kanye West, Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, Ne-Yo, New Kids on the Block, Natasha Bedingfield, Leona Lewis, Pussycat Dolls, Taylor Swift, a solo performance by P!nk and The Fray.

The biggest winners of the night were Chris Brown who won three awards including Favorite Artist of the Year and Alicia Keys, Rihanna and Kanye West, each taking home two AMA trophies.

Surprise guest Justin Timberlake was on hand to present the 2008 American Music Awards special "Award of Merit" to Annie Lennox honoring her work with the groundbreaking Eurythmics and her illustrious solo career. Additionally, Mariah Carey was recognized for becoming the solo artist with the most number one hits of all time.

Numerous friends of Miley Cyrus' including Julianne Hough, Taylor Swift, her Father Billy Ray Cyrus and Jordin Sparks stunned Miley Cyrus back stage with a mini-party for her 16th birthday, which she celebrated this evening at the AMAs.

Celebrity presenters such as Akon, Ashley Tisdale, Billy Ray Cyrus, Colbie Caillat, Daughtry, David Archuleta, David Cook, Demi Lovato, Enrique Iglesias, Jamie Foxx, Jesse McCartney, Joe Perry and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith (Presenting Artist of the Year), Jordin Sparks, Julianne Hough, Kate Walsh, Lance Bass, Motley Crue, Nick Lachey, Nickelback, Paris Hilton, Richie Sambora, Scott Weiland, Shailene Woodley, T-Pain, Terrence Howard and The-Dream handed out awards for the best of Pop/Rock, Country, Soul/Rhythm & Blues, Rap/Hip Hop, Latin, Alternative, Adult Contemporary and Contemporary Inspirational, and Soundtrack. Full list of winners below.

Prior to the show, ABC Premiered "2008 American Music Awards Red Carpet Live!" with hosts Carrie Ann Inaba and Chris Harrison; and special correspondents the Pussycat Dolls' Nicole Sherzinger, "Project Runway" season four winner Christian Siriano, and High School Musical's Corbin Bleu. Highlights included a performance by David Cook, from the Red Carpet and interviews with Christina Aguilera, Jonas Brothers, Ne-Yo, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Colbie Caillat, New Kids on the Block, Leona Lewis, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry.

    WINNERS OF THE "2008 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS:"
    POP/ROCK
    Favorite Male Artist: Chris Brown
    Favorite Female Artist: Rihanna
    Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Daughtry
    Favorite Album: "As I Am" Alicia Keys
    COUNTRY
    Favorite Male Artist: Brad Paisley
    Favorite Female Artist: Taylor Swift
    Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Rascal Flatts
    Favorite Album: "Carnival Ride" Carrie Underwood
    SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES
    Favorite Male Artist: Chris Brown
    Favorite Female Artist: Rihanna
    Favorite Album: "As I Am" Alicia Keys
    RAP/HIP-HOP
    Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Three 6 Mafia
    Favorite Male Artist: Kanye West
    Favorite Album: "Graduation" Kanye West
    ADULT CONTEMPORARY
    Favorite Artist: Jordin Sparks
    LATIN MUSIC
    Favorite Artist: Enrique Iglesias
    ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC
    Favorite Artist: Linkin Park
    CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
    Favorite Artist: Third Day
    SOUNDTRACKS
    Favorite Album: "Alvin and the Chipmunks"
    T - Mobile FAVORITE BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST (ALL GENRES)
    Jonas Brothers

About the Voting -

Initial nominees were selected by using ballots containing names compiled from data supplied by the music industry trade publication, Radio & Records and Nielsen Soundscan, which tracks retail music sales. The ballots were then sent to a national sampling of more than 15,000 people based among other things on what type of music they listen to, what they buy and how many albums they purchase per year. The top three vote getters in each category were determined to be the nominees for this year's American Music Awards (except in the Artist of the Year and T-Mobile Breakthrough categories which each have five Nominees). Winners will be determined by online voting at ama.abc.com as well as at amavote.com (votes will be collected from October 14 to November 7)

About dick clark productions, inc. -

Founded in 1957, dick clark productions, inc. ("dcp") is a leading independent producer of television programming. dcp produces perennial hits such as Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest, the American Music Awards, the Golden Globe Awards and the Academy of Country Music Awards. dcp also produces popular weekly television programming, including So You Think You Can Dance, and owns and maintains one of the world's most unique and extensive entertainment libraries, which includes more than 30 years of American Bandstand footage. For additional information about dcp, please visit http://www.dickclarkproductions.com.

About the American Music Awards -

In 1973 Dick Clark created the American Music Awards to pay tribute to popular musicians from various genres of music and to put audiences in touch with the latest phenomena in American music. Since its founding, the AMAs have honored and showcased the talents of some of the biggest names in the music industry. For press credential requests, please go to http://www.dickclarkproductions.com/ama

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