American Music Awards 2019: Best dressed stars on the red carpet
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Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood led the best-dressed stars at the dazzling American Music Awards on Sunday.
All eyes were on opening act Selena, 27, as she sauntered down the red carpet of LA’s Microsoft theater wearing a stunning neon Versace ensemble.
The Lose You To Love Me singer looked sultry in the silken lime green number which expertly accentuated her curves and teased a glimpse of her ample cleavage.
All that glitters: Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, and Carrie Underwood all dazzled on the red carpet of the American Music Awards Sunday
The former Disney Channel star’s strapless minidress put both her chest and toned legs on display. Keeping to a single colored theme, she had heels that perfectly matched her frock.
Glamming things up, she piled on two layers of beautiful diamonds around her neck for an extra touch of sparkle.
The pop star/actress/producer styled her shoulder length locks straight with a retro flip at the bottom while keeping her makeup subdued.
Mean green: Selena’s strapless Versace minidress put both her chest and toned legs on display. Keeping to a single colored theme, she had heels that perfectly matched her frock
In the spotlight: All eyes were on the Lose You To Love Me singer as she strutted down the red carpet at LA’s Microsoft Theater on Sunday
Chic: The pop star/actress/producer styled her shoulder length locks straight with a retro flip at the bottom while keeping her makeup subdued
Smile! The Wizards Of Waverly Place star caught up with fans and took a few selfies
Taylor Swift looked unreal as she was set to earn the Artist Of The Decade Award that evening.
The Lover songstress, 29, certainly looked like an icon, appearing he envy of everyone in a slinky olive-green custom Julien MacDonald dress which showcased her legs with a revealing slit.
Accentuating her stems, she teamed her dress with a pair of thigh-high boots.
Her hair was styled into a chic half-ponytail with a bit of beachy texture running through.
It was a big night for the star, who took home six trophies in addition to her Artist Of The Decade honor.
Olive you! Taylor Swift was the envy of everyone in a slinky olive-green custom Julien MacDonald dress which showcased her legs with a revealing slit
Life’s a beach: Her hair was styled into a chic half-ponytail with a bit of beachy texture running through
Iconic: Taylor was there to earn the Artist Of The Decade Award. She also took home six other AMAs
Carrie Underwood, 36, shone in a purple sequined Stello-designed dress which put her lean legs on full display. She also offered up a bit of chest with its low V-neckline.
Her dress brought the drama as the country queen swept a long, flowing cape over one shoulder.
Carrie’s look was accented with gold peep-toe platforms, a beautiful choker and smokey eyeshadow.
Getting a leg up: Carrie Underwood shone in a purple sequined Stello-designed dress which put her lean legs on full display
Go for the gold: Carrie’s look was accented with gold peep-toe platforms, a beautiful choker and smokey eyeshadow
Double or nothing! Carrie posed with her two awards of the evening,top female country artist and top country album
In the buff: Camila Cabello radiated glamour in a gauzy nude Oscar De La Renta number with a corset-like top
Camila Cabello radiated glamour in a gauzy nude Oscar De La Renta number with a corset-like top. She wore her hair in a messy-chic braid which swung down to her hips.
Keeping things playful, the Havana singer, 22, went with glowy, natural looking skin and fuchsia lipstick.
She did not appear alongside boyfriend Shawn Mendes on the red carpet. But the 21-year-old Stitches singer did make a handsome show as he graced the red carpet solo, wearing a purple suit with teal lapels and no shirt beneath.
He drew extra attention to his chest with a pendant and a puka shell necklace.
The pair later joined forces on the red carpet as they posed with the award for Collaboration of the Year, with the singers putting on a flirtatious display as they grappled over the trophy.
Undone: She wore her hair in a messy-chic braid which swung down to her hips
Handsome: Camila’s boyfriend Shawn Mendes looked handsome as he graced the red carpet solo, wearing a purple suit with teal lapels and no shirt beneath
What an honor: While they didn’t pose together ahead of the event, Shawn and Camila were happy to snap some photos with the award for collaboration of the year
Joint custody? The couple played a flirtatious game of tug-o-war with their trophy
Amor: The Canadian pop star and former girl group member’s joint award was for the song Senorita
Lizzo, 31, looked lavish in a short and sweet tangerine number which was custom-made by Valentino to show off her lovely legs.
The Truth Hurts singer’s ruffle-heavy dress tilted off one shoulder for a bit of sass. She heightened the look with a pair of simple strappy white heels.
All the while, she carried along an itty-bitty white purse which definitely out-did any other examples of the tiny bag trend.
The star highlighted her eyes with some scarlet shadow while adding another sultry touch with a sleek ponytail.L
Orange crush: Lizzo looked lavish in a short and sweet tangerine number which was custom-made by Valentino to show off her lovely legs
In the bag: All the while, she carried along an itty-bitty white purse which definitely out-did any other examples of the tiny bag trend
Halsey went for ultra-elegant in a watercolor-hued floral Marc Jacobs number with ruffles throughout.
She went bold with her makeup, wearing bright pink and blue around her eyes while keeping her brows faint. Her dark looks were tied up with a small bow.
As she posed for the camera, the Without Me singer jutted a pink satin heel out with the utmost attitude.
Colorful: Halsey went for ultra-elegant in a watercolor-hued floral Marc Jacobs number with ruffles throughout
Strike a pose: The cameras couldn’t take their focus off of the Jersey-born pop star
The bold and the beautiful: She went bold with her makeup, wearing bright pink and blue around her eyes while keeping her brows faint
Christina Aguilera, 38, stood out in an avant-garde ivory Jean Paul Gaultier look which dipped low upon her chest.
Details like a veil, wild shoulders and a chunky belt intensified the interesting ensemble.
She dressed things up with matching baubles and pearl rings. For makeup the star went with alluring silver shadow and a full pout.
Mother superior: Christina Aguilera stood out in an avant-garde ivory Jean Paul Gaultier look which featured a veil, wild shoulders and a chunky belt
Add the accessories: She dressed things up with matching baubles and pearl rings
Hostess Ciara, 34, wowed in a bright blue Balmain suit which she wore sans shirt.
Instead of a top, she masked her cleavage with a striking turquoise chest-piece.
Her hair was long and luxurious, sweeping down past her waist with small plaits woven throughout.
She’s got the blues: Hostess Ciara wowed in a bright blue Balmain suit which she wore sans shirt
Hints of skin: Instead of a top, she masked her cleavage with a striking turquoise chest-piece
Heidi Klum, 46, got a leg up on the competition wearing a short, short Monsoori frock with a feathered skirt and glittering silver top half, which matched her stilettos.
She tied her hair up into an effortlessly chic half-ponytail while amping up her already model good looks with a bit of dark shadow.
On the red carpet, Heidi shared a kiss with her new hubby Tom Kaulitz.
In full plume: Heidi Klum got a leg up on the competition wearing a short, short Monsoori frock with a feathered skirt and glittering silver top half, which matched her stilettos
Smooch: On the red carpet, Heidi shared a kiss with her new hubby Tom Kaulitz
Dua Lipa went for full Barbie Girl appeal in a strapless fuchsia Miu Miu look with a black velvet sash on her hip. She amplified the girly look with a blonde ponytail cascading from her crown.
Proving diamonds are certainly a girl’s best friend, the One Kiss singer added a stunning emerald and diamond diamante necklace. A matching cuff and rings only added to the glamour.
She took model beau Anwar Hadid along for the event. Sparks flew on the red carpet, as the pair shared a passionate kiss on the red carpet.
Pretty in pink: Dua Lipa went for full Barbie Girl appeal in a strapless fuchsia Miu Miu look with a black velvet sash on her hip
Blonde ambition: She amplified the girly look with a blonde ponytail cascading from her crown
Date night: She took model beau Anwar Hadid along for the event
Kesha, 32, stunned in head-to-toe Versace as she appeared with New Orleans hip-hop icon Big Freedia.
My Own Dance singer Kesha showed off her chest in a plunging wrap dress tied together with a Greek key sash.
Patterned leggings tucked into matching stilettos ensured the Versace look made a statement, and she added some extra bling with jewelry from CSARITE by Erica Courtney and Hearts On Fire.
Patterns that pop: Kesha stunned in head-to-toe Versace as she appeared with New Orleans hip-hop icon Big Freedia
Luxurious look: My Own Dance singer Kesha showed off her chest in a plunging wrap dress tied together with a Greek key sash
She accessorized with chunky chains and one of the Italian fashion house’s signature Medusa pendants.
The star rocked a wet-look hairstyle with dramatic eyeliner framing her baby blues.
Meanwhile, Freedia wowed in a patterned purple number with beautiful rainbow details repping the LGBTQ community. She also carried a chic clutch in rainbow hues.
Princess of Darkness: Kelly Osbourne exuded gothic glamour in a chic velvet frock by The Vampire’s Wife which had long sleeves, piqued shoulders and a floor-sweeping skirt
Purple reign: She smoothed her purple fringe down sharply and tied the rest of her tresses up with a bow that matched her gown
Kelly Osbourne, 35, exuded gothic glamour in a chic velvet frock by The Vampire’s Wife which had long sleeves, piqued shoulders and a floor-sweeping forest green skirt.
She smoothed her purple fringe down sharply and tied the rest of her tresses up with a dark bow that matched her gown.
Keeping to a theme, she carried a glittering black, envelope clutch.
Sexy: Lauren Jauregui took a wild approach to evening-wear in a snakeskin-patterned gown Usama Ishtay-designed gown which dipped low to feature her elegant decolletage
Glam: The former Fifth Harmonizer wore her hair in waves which swept down towards her waist while playing up her eyes with some cat-eyed shadow
Lauren Jauregui, 23, took a wild approach to evening-wear in a snakeskin-patterned gown designed by Usama Ishtay, which dipped low to feature her elegant decolletage.
The former Fifth Harmonizer wore her hair in waves which swept down towards her waist while playing up her eyes with some cat-eyed shadow.
Regina King looked like true royalty wearing a figure-hugging beaded Ashi Studio dress with a bold cut-out a top her chest. Her elegant high ponytail was given a boost with a beaded headpiece covering her fringe.
Cut it out! Regina King looked like true royalty wearing a figure-hugging beaded Ashi Studio dress with a bold cut-out a top her chest
Pony up! Her elegant high ponytail was given a boost with a beaded headpiece covering her fringe
Billy Porter flaunted his signature style wearing a white Thom Browne dress and matching overcoat embroidered with a seahorse. A sponge-like headpiece tied together the semi-aquatic theme.
Adding a burst of color were red and blue striped buttons that matched his coat’s colorful lining.
Constance Wu looked like a ballerina in her short petal pink Prada dress with studded laces criss-crossing her chest.
Making her look all the sweeter, she tied her locks up into twin buns. White heels completed her ensemble along with subdued beauty.
Under the sea: Billy Porter flaunted his signature style wearing a white Thom Browne dress and matching overcoat embroidered with a seahorse
The life aquatic: A sponge-like headpiece tied together the semi-aquatic theme
Keeping on her toes: Constance Wu looked like a ballerina in her short petal pink Prada dress with studded laces criss-crossing her chest
Bun in the sun: Making her look all the sweeter, she tied her locks up into twin buns
Cast mates: Constance posed with her Crazy Rich Asians co-star Jimmy O. Yang
Beauties in black: Maya Hawke, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Paula Abdul all looked lovely in black.
Man, I feel like a woman: Shania Twain piled on the glamour with a silky blouse and glimmering skirt crafted by Marc Bouwer. She piled her caramel hair on top of her head for an extra degree of elegance
Inside out: Tyra Banks gave a nod to her Victoria’s Secret days by donning just a bra beneath her her brown Don Morphy suit
Sheer wonder: Toni Braxton skipped the red carpet but made sure to show off her sheer, feathered La Bourjoisie look backstage
No pants, no problem: She put her long, lean legs on display wearing a leotard under her gauzy skirt
Bur-berry nice: Billie Eilish embraced her usually unique style wearing a Burberry suit with a studded and chainmail veil
Trophy time: Later on the Bad Guy singer posed with her two AMAs, one for best new artist and another for top alternative rock artist
Shania Twain piled on the glamour with a silky blouse and glimmering skirt crafted by Marc Bouwer. She piled her caramel hair on top of her head for an extra degree of elegance.
Billie Eilish embraced her usually unique style wearing a Burberry suit with a studded and chainmail veil.
Tyra Banks gave a nod to her Victoria’s Secret days by donning just a bra beneath her her brown Don Morphy suit.
Dazzler: Jameela Jamil was radiant in a sparkling black and silver Pamella Roland dress which plunged low on her chest
On the town: The Good Place actress was joined by her musician boyfriend James Blake
Monochrome magic: Ella Mai, Sarah Levy, and Ester Dean all stunned in shades of black, white and silver
Legend: Iconic singer-songwriter Carole King was there looking classic as ever
Toni Braxton skipped the red carpet but made sure to show off her sheer, feathered look La Bourjoisie backstage.
Jameela Jamil was radiant in a sparkling black and silver Pamella Roland dress which plunged low on her chest. The Good Place actress was joined by her musician boyfriend James Blake.
Jenna Dewan was darling as she cradled her growing baby bump wearing a sleek strawberry pink dress by Giorgio Armani. She dressed things up with pink gem earrings, flushed cheeks, and a juicy pink lip.
Hot pink: Jenna Dewan was darling as she cradled her growing baby bump wearing a sleek strawberry pink Giorgio Armani dress
Chic stars: Renee Bargh, Maddie Hasson and Meg Donnelly all looked chic
Red hot: Megan Thee Stallion, Kelsea Ballerini and Katherina Langford all sizzled in various shades of red
Megan Thee Stallion sizzled in a glittering red custom Bryan Hearns dress which plunged low on her chest while climbing high up her thigh. Her hair was styled in romantic curls which she swept over one shoulder and to the side.
Kelsea Ballerini offered an eyeful of chest in a sequined gold and scarlet Gucci number.
Katherine Langford was elegant in an off-the-shoulder crimson design by Rodarte, which she matched with red eyeshadow.
Alyson Stoner shined in an angular metallic bustier and a monochrome suit by Malan Breton. She paired her cropped locks with winged eyeliner and neutral lip.
Cobie Smulders went for a thigh-skimming gold Dundas dress and matching jacket. Her hair was styled in waves and she heightened things with heels.
In the spotlight: Alyson Stoner shined in an angular metallic bustier and a monochrome suit by Malan Breton
Top of the crop: She paired her cropped locks with winged eyeliner and neutral lip
Precious metals: Keltie Knight dazzled in Saint Laurent while Patrick Starr turned heads in their own glam metallic looks
Glam goddesses: Agnez Mo, Pia Mia and Tessa Brooks all turned heads with their fashion
Setting the gold standard: Cobie Smulders went for a thigh-skimming gold Dundas dress and matching jacket
Several of the evening’s gentlemen had some of the most striking looks.
Lil Nas X exuded pure drama in a lime green suit with wide shoulders and a neon zebra-print shirt underneath. He continued the look with glamorous gloves and a pair of dangling earrings.
Post Malone brought the yee-haw wearing a plaid suit with a bolo tie and custom white cowboy hat with his own name in Gothic lettering and a thorn design under the brim.
His earrings looked like the spurs worn on the back of a stylish pair of Western boots.
In the lime-light: Lil Nas X exuded pure drama in a lime green suit with wide shoulders and a neon zebra-print shirt underneath
Rockers: Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz and Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo caught up on the red carpet
Oi: The men of Green Day were there ahead of their performance of the classic Basketcase
Contrasting colors: Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay wore colorful suits which perfectly offset the other’s look
Guy style: Ben Platt paired a green leather coat with plaid pants. Patrick Schwarzenegger went for a colorful look in a red suit and mustard sweater. Meanwhile, Kane Brown looked slick in a snakeskin-inspired jacket
Giddy up: Post Malone brought the yee-haw wearing a plaid suit with a bolo tie and custom white cowboy hat with his own name in Gothic lettering and a thorn design under the brim
While Selena Gomez opened the show, plenty of other top acts were there to entertain.
Taylor Swift took aim Scooter Braun and Scott Borchetta during her highly-anticipated Artist of the Decade performance amid their highly-publicized feud before revealing to the audience that she has had the ‘hardest’ year ever.
The 29-year-old hitmaker began her performance at the American Music Awards held at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday wearing a white button-down dress shirt with the titles of all her older albums on it including 1989 and Fearless.
She sang her female empowering hit – The Man – before shedding the top to symbolically hit back at the record executives as they own her old catalog of music despite her writing all of it.
West is best: Diplo also embraced cowboy style wearing a suede MCM suit and a hat
Smitten: Rich The Kid doted on girlfriend Tori Brixx, who dazzled in a sheer dove grey look
With the misses: Green Day’s Mike Dirnt (left) and Tre Cool (right) brought their significant others along
So sweet: Thomas Rhett appeared with his pregnant wife Lauren at the affair
Supportive: Billie Eilish’s brother and creative collaborator Finneas O’Connell brought girlfriend Claudia Sulewski
The song plays with the perception of men and women in society as she previously explained to Vogue: ‘If I had made all the same choices, all the same mistakes, all the same accomplishments, how would it read?’
Taylor has been known to always have an eye for the details as she turned her back toward the crowd and camera to show ‘Fearless’ over her shoulders before ditching the garment to unveil her glittering gold look.
It truly was Taylor’s night, picking up a grand total of six awards including the top honor of Artist of the Year which lead her to eclipse Michael Jackson with 29 wins at the annual event for most of all-time. She had walked into the event winning 23.
She shed a little bit of light on the challenging year she’s had as she said: ‘I really don’t have anything articulate to say. Just the fact that the last year of my life has had some of the most amazing times, and also some of just the hardest things I’ve gone through in my life and not a lot of them are things that haven’t been public.’
Dancing queen: Ballerina Misty Copeland was ethereal in white
Silver starlet: Disney star Sofia Carson, 26, from the show Austin & Ally, wore a shimmering sequinned dress designed by Francesco Scognamiglio
It’s all in the lapel! Jazzy jackets and no socks was the uniform for male guests, including actor Jaymes Vaughan, The Bachelor Nick Viall and influencer AJ Gibson
Swift was likely alluding to her mother’s battle with cancer. Her mom Andrea Gardner Swift was seen several times throughout the event with tears in her eyes as she supported her talented daughter.
Taylor continued: ‘This industry is really weird where like sometimes people who do what we do feel like, as I’m sure some of you feel like this too with your lives, like you feel like your stock is either up or down and people either like you or they don’t or you’re feeling bad about yourself.’
Iconic: It truly was Taylor Swift’s night as she earned the top honor of Artist of the Year which lead her to eclipse Michael Jackson with 29 wins at the annual event for most of all-time
Eyes on the prize: Taylor took home a total of six awards on the night as she proudly posed with them backstage
Taking a stand: Taylor began her performance at the American Music Awards on Sunday wearing a white dress shirt with the titles of all her albums on it including 1989 and Fearless
Tremendous trio: Her second to last song was mega-hit Shake It Off as she was joined by Camila Cabello (left) and Halsey whom both have been very vocal on social media in support of Swift
‘I don’t know what I’m talking about other than the fact that this was just like this year for me has been a lot,’ she added. ‘It’s been a lot of good, it’s been a lot of really complicated, and so on behalf of my family and me — thank you so much for being there and for caring.’
Her second to last song in her medley was mega-hit Shake It Off as she was joined by Halsey and Camila Cabello whom both have been very vocal in support of Swift.
Taylor was presented the Artist of The Decade Award by songwriting legend Carole King and paid tribute to the You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman hitmaker during the acceptance speech as she said: ‘I can’t believe that it’s Carole King — that it’s you — who gave me this award.
‘This industry is really weird’: She shed a little bit of light on the challenging year she’s had during her acceptance speech after being presented the award by Regina King
‘Some of the hardest things I’ve had to go through in my life’: Swift was likely alluding to her mother’s (Andrea Gardner Swift) battle with cancer
Icons: Taylor ended the show on-stage as Ciara announced that she was the most winning artist in the history of the award show
Moving and grooving: Taylor busted a move with Shania Twain
Shaking it off: The 29-year-old hitmaker then unveiled her glittering gold look
‘My parents are here tonight and they would listen to Tapestry and all your other records in high school…when they had my brother and I, they played those records for us. When I fell in love with music, it was right around when I realized how marvelous it was an artist could transcend so many different phases and changes in people’s lives. You taught me that’s a possibility.’
Her mother was obviously emotional as she had tears running down her face during the performance and her daughter’s speech.
Earlier in the night she tied the deceased pop star when she beat out Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish to win the Favorite Album trophy for Lover at the star-studded event.
What a moment: Back in August, Camila voiced her support for Taylor while saying she believed that Taylor had been ‘f***ed over’ in an interview with Variety
Sisterhood: Halsey previously commented writing on her Instagram Story: ‘Not only are we looking at an awful business movie but this is just mean’
‘I can’t believe it’s you who gave me this award’: Taylor was presented the Artist of The Decade Award by songwriting legend Carole King and paid tribute to the You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman hitmaker during the acceptance speech
Loving it: Earlier in the night, Taylor tied Michael Jackson for most wins at the annual award show when she beat out Ariana Grande and Billie Eilish as she earned the Favorite Album trophy for Lover at the star-studded event
During her acceptance speech she said: ‘This is amazing! That was a really tough category, thank you to the fans! This album really felt like a new beginning and I really love my record label.’
As her very public feud with Braun and Borchetta has been headline-making news in recent weeks she seemingly shaded the two execs while putting over her new record company.
She said: ‘UMG and Republic Records, thank you for being so generous and letting me make the music I want. I love you guys!’
She also won Female Artist of the Year and Favorite Music Video en route to her six wins on the night. She has now won more awards at this show than anyone else during this decade.
Staking her claim: Billie Eilish earned the very first award at the American Music Awards in the Favorite Artist – Alternative Rock category
Double duty: The teenage superstar became the first artist to hit the stage twice to accept gongs as she later earned Favorite New Artist beating out stiff competition including Luke Combs , Lil Nas X, Lizzo and Ella Mai
Rocking it: She later put on a fiery performance of her hit song All Good Girls Go To Hell
Flames: Billie donned a baggy black top and shorts combination with red sequins emblazoned to resemble fire
Lit: She jumped up and down as she hit the high notes
Earlier in the night Billie Eilish, 17, earned the very first award at the AMAs in Los Angeles on Sunday night.
She was presented Favorite Artist – Alternative Rock by Chadwick Boseman as she was seemingly in disbelief upon receiving the honor.
Eilish seemingly had trouble finding the right words before saying: ‘I feel like I can’t say more to the fans and supporters because like you made this all happen man.’
Proud: Halsey earned the second award of the night as she won Favorite Song – Pop/Rock for her single Without Me
Clean: Halsey had a busy night as she also performed Graveyard
Artsy: She and a dancer threw paint all over one another on a completely white set
She admitted that she was shaking before continuing: ‘Sorry to be in this category, to even be considered in this category is insane to me.
‘I grew up being in love with all of you, everybody in this row, everybody in that row, everybody in this room and the fact that you guys are all looking at me, that’s crazy!’
The teenage superstar became the first artist to hit the stage twice to accept gongs as she later earned Favorite New Artist beating out stiff competition including Luke Combs, Lil Nas X, Lizzo and Ella Mai.
Vibes: Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes won Collaboration of the Year for their smash hit Seniorita
Chart toppers: Shawn and Camila performed the track together earlier in the night
Top of the world: Carrie Underwood was the biggest winner in the country music genre as she earned Favorite Album – Country beating out Kane Brown and Dan + Shay
Making their name: Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay are seen accepting the Favorite Song – Country award for Speechless
She later put on a fiery performance of her hit song All Good Girls Go To Hell.
Halsey earned the second award of the night as she won Favorite Song – Pop/Rock for her single Without Me.
As she was snubbed out of a nomination when the Grammy Awards were announced earlier this year, she made a pointed statement about award shows while thanking the AMAs for being the biggest fan voted show.
Selena Gomez kicked off the show with an emotional performance of number one single Lose You To Love Me.
Stunning: Selena Gomez kicked off the show with an emotional performance of number one single Lose You To Love Me
Wow factor: She looked gorgeous in a black long-sleeved maxi dress
Start the show: Dancers then came out and things popped into color as Selena slipped out of her black maxi dress into a sequined silver bodysuit as she performed Look At Her Now
Cheering section: Selena had the support from Taylor and Halsey as they sang and danced along
The 27-year-old songtress’ world premiere performance was televised in black and white as there were projected images of herself in the patterned background.
Dancers then came out and things popped into color as Selena slipped out of her black maxi dress into a sequined silver bodysuit as she performed Look At Her Now.
Host Ciara then hit the stage in a shimmering gold romper as she she impressively danced and rapped with several backing dancers while performing a song about melanin and chocolate.
Absolute legend: Shania Twain closed out the night with a medley performance including herself covering Swift and Drake songs on the acoustic guitar
Respect: Taylor was seen fangirling over the country legend during the peformance
Good as hell: Lizzo performed Jerome for the first time on television
Ravishing in red: Dua Lipa hit the stage for a performance of Don’t Star Now
Wonder in white: Legendary R&B singer Toni Braxton hit the stage to perform her 90s classic Unbreak My Heart
Dark prince: British rocker Ozzy Osbourne, 70, who has been sidelined by serious health problems for a year, was mostly seated as he took to the stage
Big voice, bigger sleeves: Christina Aguilera performed Fall On Me with A Great Big World
Shining star: Host Ciara then hit the stage in a shimmering gold romper while kicking off the show
British rocker Ozzy Osbourne, 70, who has been sidelined by serious health problems for a year, was mostly seated as he took to the stage with rappers Post Malone, Travis Scott and rocker WATT for their single Take What You Want.
Punk rockers Green Day got the audience to its feet as they marked the 25th anniversary of their 1994 breakout album Dookie.
Other performers included the Jonas Brothers, Kesha, Halsey, Christina Aguilera and Shania Twain.
AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS 2019
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Drake
Ariana Grande
Halsey
Post Malone
Taylor Swift – WINNER
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Luke Combs
Billie Eilish – WINNER
Lil Nas X
Lizzo
Ella Mai
COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper “Shallow”
Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus “Old Town Road”
Marshmello & Bastille “Happier”
Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello “Señorita” – WINNER
Post Malone & Swae Lee “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)”
TOUR OF THE YEAR
BTS – WINNER
Ariana Grande
Elton John
P!nk
Ed Sheeran
FAVORITE MUSIC VIDEO
Billie Eilish “bad guy”
Ariana Grande “7 rings”
Halsey “Without Me”
Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus “Old Town Road”
Taylor Swift “You Need to Calm Down” – WINNER
FAVORITE SOCIAL ARTIST
BTS – WINNER
Billie Eilish
EXO
Ariana Grande
Shawn Mendes
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK
Drake
Khalid – WINNER
Post Malone
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK
Billie Eilish
Ariana Grande
Taylor Swift – WINNER
FAVORITE DUO OR GROUP – POP/ROCK
BTS – WINNER
Jonas Brothers
Panic! At The Disco
FAVORITE ALBUM – POP/ROCK
Billie Eilish “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?”
Ariana Grande “thank u, next”
Taylor Swift “Lover” – WINNER
FAVORITE SONG – POP/ROCK
Halsey “Without Me” – WINNER
Jonas Brothers “Sucker”
Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus “Old Town Road”
Panic! At The Disco “High Hopes”
Post Malone & Swae Lee “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)”
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – COUNTRY
Kane Brown – WINNER
Luke Combs
Thomas Rhett
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – COUNTRY
Kelsea Ballerini
Maren Morris
Carrie Underwood – WINNER
FAVORITE DUO or GROUP – COUNTRY
Dan + Shay – WINNER
Florida Georgia Line
Old Dominion
FAVORITE ALBUM – COUNTRY
Kane Brown “Experiment”
Dan + Shay “Dan + Shay”
Carrie Underwood “Cry Pretty’ – WINNER
FAVORITE SONG – COUNTRY
Luke Combs “Beautiful Crazy”
Dan + Shay “Speechless” – WINNER
Blake Shelton “God’s Country”
FAVORITE ARTIST – RAP/HIP-HOP
Cardi B – WINNER
Drake
Post Malone
FAVORITE ALBUM – RAP/HIP-HOP
Meek Mill “Championships”
Post Malone “Hollywood’s Bleeding” – WINNER
Travis Scott “Astroworld”
FAVORITE SONG – RAP/HIP-HOP
Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus “Old Town Road” – WINNER
Post Malone “Wow.”
Travis Scott “SICKO MODE”
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B
Chris Brown
Khalid
Bruno Mars – WINNER
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B
Beyoncé – WINNER
Lizzo
Ella Mai
FAVORITE ALBUM – SOUL/R&B
Chris Brown “Indigo”
Khalid “Free Spirit” – WINNER
Ella Mai “Ella Mai”
FAVORITE SONG – SOUL/R&B
Khalid “Talk” – WINNER
Lizzo “Juice”
Ella Mai “Trip”
FAVORITE ARTIST – ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Billie Eilish – WINNER
Imagine Dragons
Panic! At The Disco
FAVORITE ARTIST – ADULT CONTEMPORARY
Maroon 5
P!nk
Taylor Swift – WINNER
FAVORITE ARTIST – LATIN
Bad Bunny
J Balvin – WINNER
Ozuna
FAVORITE ARTIST – CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
Lauren Daigle – WINNER
for KING & COUNTRY
MercyMe
FAVORITE ARTIST – ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC (EDM)
Avicii
Marshmello – WINNER
The Chainsmokers
FAVORITE SOUNDTRACK
“A Star is Born” by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
“Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen – WINNER
“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse”
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