BTS dominated the charts and broke several major records this year with their hit song “Butter”, and they’re now busy reaping the fruits of their labor. The list of American Music Awards winners is here, and the K-pop band topped it with awards in three major categories.
BTS managed to beat the likes of Ariana Grande, Drake, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd to be crowned as the artist of the year at the AMAs. They also walked away with trophies for the best pop duo or group and favorite pop song with “Butter”.
Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion were also among the major winners, with three awards each. Doja dominated the R&B categories and collected the award for collaboration of the year with “Kiss Me More” featuring SZA, while Stallion conquered the hip-hop field and won the trophy for the favorite trending song with “Body”.
Olivia Rodrigo, who topped the list of nominees with seven nods, managed to pick up one award—the new artist of the year. It was also a big night for Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, and Gabby Barrett, who collected two awards each.
The American Music Awards returned to LA’s Microsoft Theater on November 21st, with Cardi B hosting the show for the first time.
FULL LIST OF 2021 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS:
New Artist of the Year
Olivia Rodrigo
Artist of the Year
BTS
Collaboration of the Year
“Kiss Me More” – Doja Cat ft. SZA
Favorite Trending Song
“Body” – Megan Thee Stallion
Favorite Music Video
“MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)” – Lil Nas X
Favorite Male Pop Artist
Ed Sheeran
Favorite Female Pop Artist
Taylor Swift
Favorite Pop Duo 0r Group
BTS
Favorite Pop Album
“evermore” – Taylor Swift
Favorite Pop Song
“Butter” – BTS
Favorite Male Country Artist
Luke Bryan
Favorite Female Country Artist
Carrie Underwood
Favorite Country Duo or Group
Dan + Shay
Favorite Country Album
“Goldmine” – Gabby Barrett
Favorite Country Song
“The Good Ones” – Gabby Barrett
Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist
Drake
Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist
Megan Thee Stallion
Favorite Hip-Hop Album
“Good News” – Megan Thee Stallion
Favorite Hip-Hop Song
“Up” – Cardi B
Favorite Male R&B Artist
The Weeknd
Favorite Female R&B Artist
Doja Cat
Favorite R&B Album
“Planet Her” – Doja Cat
Favorite R&B song
“Damage” – H.E.R.
Favorite Male Latin Artist
Bad Bunny
Favorite Female Latin Artist
Becky G
Favorite Latin Duo or Group
Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga
Favorite Latin Album
“EL ÚLTIMO TOUR DEL MUNDO” – Bad Bunny
Favorite Latin Song
“telepatía” – Kali Uchis
Favorite Rock Artist
Machine Gun Kelly
Favorite Inspirational Artist
Carrie Underwood
Favorite Gospel Artist
Kanye West
Favorite Dance/Electronic Artist
Marshmello
