2018 American Music Awards: Taylor Swift is the top winner; Camila Cabello also wins big

October 9, 2018

by Carla Hay

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With four prizes, including Artist of the Year, Taylor Swift was the top winner at the 2018 American Music Awards, which were presented on October 9 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.  Camila Cabello, a former member of Fifth Harmony, also won four American Music Awards, including New Artist of the Year. Cabello was an opening act for Swift on Swift’s “Reputation” tour. Tracee Ellis Ross hosted the American Music Awards show for the second year in a row. The awards are voted for online by the public.

Swift now has 23 American Music Awards, the most ever won by a female artist. The previous record holder was Whitney Houston, who won 21 American Music Awards.

At the 2018 ceremony, Swift also did her first award-show performance in more than two years. She opened the 2018 American Music Awards with “I Did Something Bad.” Swift was one of several people on the show, including Ross and presenter Billy Eichner, who urged people to vote in their upcoming political elections.

With eight nominations each, Cardi B and Drake were the top nominees for the 2018 American Music Awards, but Drake (who did not attend the ceremony) did not win any of the prizes. Cardi B won three American Music Awards, and so did Kane Brown. Post Malone won two American Music Awards.

Other performers on the show included Twenty One Pilots (“Jumpsuit”), Carrie Underwood (“Spinning Bottles”), Cabello (“Consequences”), Mariah Carey (who sang the live world premiere of “With You”), Dua Lipa (who did a medley of “One Kiss” and “Electricity”), Jennifer Lopez (“Limitless”) and Ella Mai (“Boo’d Up”). Imagine Dragons had been announced as performers several weeks before the ceremony, but the band’s appearance was canceled with no explanation.

“Bohemian Rhapsody” stars Rami Malek, Joseph Mazzello and Gwilym Lee introduced Panic! At the Disco, which performed Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” from a concert in Brisbane, Australia.

There were also several on-stage collaborations. Cardi B featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin performed their hit song “I Like It” on television for the first time. Benny Blanco joined forces with Halsey and Khalid for their hit “Eastside.” Ciara featuring Missy Elliott did a medley of “Level Up” and “Dose.” Post Malone was joined by Ty Dolla $ign for their hit “Psycho” after Malone performed “Better Now.”  Shawn Mendes paired with Zedd for “Lost in Japan.” Gladys Knight, Ledisi, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin and CeCe Winans closed out the show did a special tribute to Aretha Franklin, who died of pancreatic cancer on August 16, 2018.

Other presenters included Kelsea Ballerini, Tyra Banks, Kane Brown, Chloe x Halle, Macaulay Culkin, Lauren Daigle, Sara Gilbert, Kathryn Hahn, Amber Heard, Vanessa Hudgens, Taran Killam, Leighton Meester, Heidi Klum, Liza Koshy, Lenny Kravitz, Normani, Rita Ora, Busy Philipps, Bebe Rexha, Florida Georgia Line, Thomas Rhett, Evan Ross, Ashlee Simpson-Ross, John Stamos, Amandla Stenberg, The Chainsmokers and Constance Wu.

YouTube Music was the presenting sponsor of the 2018 American Music Awards. Capital One Savor Card and Subaru of America, Inc. were sponsors of the show. The media partner was Cumulus Media/Westwood One.

The 2018 American Music Awards show was produced by Dick Clark Productions. Barry Adelman, Mark Bracco and host Ross were executive Producers. Larry Klein was a producer.

The following is the complete list of nominees and winners of the 2018 American Music Awards:

*=winner

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Drake
Imagine Dragons
Post Malone
Ed Sheeran
Taylor Swift*

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE SAVOR CARD
Camila Cabello*
Cardi B
Khalid
Dua Lipa
XXXTentacion

COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug, “Havana”*
Post Malone featuring 21 Savage, “Rockstar”
Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B, “Finesse”
Bebe Rexha featuring Florida Georgia Line, “Meant To Be”
Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey, “The Middle”

TOUR OF THE YEAR
Beyoncé & JAY-Z
Bruno Mars
Ed Sheeran
Taylor Swift*
U2

FAVORITE MUSIC VIDEO
Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug, “Havana”*
Cardi B, “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)”
Drake, “God’s Plan”

FAVORITE SOCIAL ARTIST 
BTS*
Cardi B
Ariana Grande
Demi Lovato
Shawn Mendes

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK
Drake
Post Malone*
Ed Sheeran

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK
Camila Cabello
Cardi B
Taylor Swift*

FAVORITE DUO OR GROUP – POP/ROCK
Imagine Dragons
Maroon 5
Migos*

FAVORITE ALBUM – POP/ROCK
Drake, “Scorpion”
Ed Sheeran, “÷ (Divide)”
Taylor Swift, “Reputation”*

FAVORITE SONG  – POP/ROCK
Camila Cabello featuring Young Thug, “Havana”*
Drake, “God’s Plan”
Ed Sheeran, “Perfect”

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – COUNTRY
Kane Brown*
Luke Bryan
Thomas Rhett

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – COUNTRY
Kelsea Ballerini
Maren Morris
Carrie Underwood*

FAVORITE DUO or GROUP – COUNTRY
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line*
LANCO

FAVORITE ALBUM – COUNTRY
Kane Brown, “Kane Brown”*
Luke Combs, “This One’s For You”
Thomas Rhett, “Life Changes”

FAVORITE SONG  – COUNTRY
Kane Brown, “Heaven”*
Dan + Shay, “Tequila”
Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line, “Meant To Be”

FAVORITE ARTIST – RAP/HIP-HOP
Cardi B*
Drake
Post Malone

FAVORITE ALBUM – RAP/HIP-HOP
Drake, “Scorpion”
Lil Uzi Vert, “Luv Is Rage 2”
Post Malone, “Beerbongs & Bentleys”*

FAVORITE SONG – RAP/HIP-HOP
Cardi B, “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)”*
Drake, “God’s Plan”
Post Malone featuring 21 Savage, “Rockstar”

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B
Khalid*
Bruno Mars
The Weeknd

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B
Ella Mai
Rihanna*
SZA

FAVORITE ALBUM – SOUL/R&B
Khalid, “American Teen”
SZA, “CTRL”
XXXTentacion, “17”*

FAVORITE SONG – SOUL/R&B
Khalid, “Young Dumb & Broke”
Ella Mai, “Boo’d Up”
Bruno Mars featuring Cardi B, “Finesse”*

FAVORITE ARTIST  – ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Imagine Dragons
Panic! At The Disco*
Portugal. The Man

FAVORITE ARTIST  – ADULT CONTEMPORARY
Shawn Mendes*
P!NK
Ed Sheeran

FAVORITE ARTIST  – LATIN
J Balvin
Daddy Yankee*
Ozuna

FAVORITE ARTIST  – CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
Lauren Daigle*
MercyMe
Zach Williams

FAVORITE ARTIST  – ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC (EDM)
The Chainsmokers
Marshmello*
Zedd

FAVORITE SOUNDTRACK
“Black Panther: The Album, Music From and Inspired By”*
“The Greatest Showman”
“The Fate of the Furious: The Album”

2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards: Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee lead with 7 nominations each

January 10, 2018

by Carla Hay

iHeartMedia and Turner the nominees have announced the nominations for the Fifth Annual iHeartRadio Music Awards, which will be held on March 11, 2018. at the Forum in Los Angeles. The award show gives prizes based on work released by the artists in the previous year. Thanks in large part to their smash hit “Despacito,” Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee are the leading nominees, with seven nominations each. The 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards will be simulcast live on TBS, TNT and truTV at 8 p.m. Eastern Time/5 p.m. Pacific Time; on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide; and the iHeartRadio app, the free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service. TV subscribers can also watch the iHeartRadio Music Awards on the truTV, TNT and TBS Apps.

Artists receiving five nominations include Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Camila Cabello, Justin Bieber, the Chainsmokers and DJ Khaled.  Performers at the show are to be announced.

[February 1, 2018 UPDATE: Rihanna, Ed Sheeran and Camila Cabello have been announced as performers on the show.]

For the first time ever, this year iHeartRadio will present seven awards in the seven nights leading up to the Sunday, March 11 telecast. Each night at 8 p.m. ET, an artist will be presented their award and give an acceptance speech.

Fan voting will determine this year’s Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell, Best Lyrics, Best Cover Song, Best Music Video, the Social Star Award, Best Solo Breakout and the first-ever Cutest Musician’s Pet, Best Boy Band and Best Remix awards. In addition, fans will get to vote on social media during the show for winners of the Best Performance and Best Dressed awards, which will be announced immediately after the event.

Social voting for the Social Star Award and Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell award began through iHeartRadio’s social sites and in the iHeartRadio app on January 9. Social voting for all other categories begin January 10 and will close on March 4, with voting for the Social Star Award and the Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell award continuing through the evening of the awards on March 11. Fans can vote by visiting iHeartRadio.com/awards.

For the second year, the 2018 Best New Artist awards will be grouped by music format and format winners will then become finalists for the top title of Best New Artist.

Tickets for the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards go on sale to the general public on January 12 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time at ticketmaster.com. Partners of the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards include Taco Bell and Bioré Skincare, with more to be announced. The awards are produced by iHeartMedia and Den of Thieves. Executive Producers for iHeartMedia are John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Lee Rolontz.

Here are the nominations for the 2018 iHeartRadio Music AwardsL

Song of the Year:

  • “Despacito” – Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber
  • “Shape Of You” – Ed Sheeran
  • “Something Just Like This” – The Chainsmokers and Coldplay
  • “That’s What I Like” – Bruno Mars
  • “Wild Thoughts” – DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller

Female Artist of the Year: 

  • Alessia Cara
  • Halsey
  • P!NK
  • Rihanna
  • Taylor Swift

Male Artist of the Year: 

  • Bruno Mars
  • Charlie Puth
  • Ed Sheeran
  • Shawn Mendes
  • The Weeknd

Best Duo/Group of the Year: 

  • Imagine Dragons
  • Maroon 5
  • Migos
  • Portugal. The Man
  • The Chainsmokers

Best Collaboration:

  • “Despacito” – Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber
  • “Don’t Wanna Know” – Maroon 5 featuring Kendrick Lamar
  • “Something Just Like This” – The Chainsmokers and Coldplay
  • “Stay” – Zedd and Alessia Cara
  • “Wild Thoughts” – DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller

Best New Pop Artist: 

  • Camila Cabello
  • Julia Michaels
  • Liam Payne
  • Logic
  • Niall Horan

Alternative Rock Song of the Year:

  • “Believer”  – Imagine Dragons
  • “Feel It Still” – Portugal. The Man
  • “Thunder” – Imagine Dragons
  • “Walk On Water” – Thirty Seconds To Mars
  • “Wish I Knew You” – The Revivalists

Alternative Rock Artist of the Year:

  • Cage The Elephant
  • Imagine Dragons
  • Judah & The Lion
  • Kings Of Leon
  • Portugal. The Man

Best New Rock/Alternative Rock Artist:

  • Greta Van Fleet
  • Judah & The Lion
  • K.Flay
  • Rag’n’Bone Man
  • The Revivalists

Rock Song of the Year:

  • “Go To War” – Nothing More
  • “Help” – Papa Roach
  • “Run” – Foo Fighters
  • “Rx (Medicate)”” – Theory of a Deadman
  • “Song #3” – Stone Sour

Rock Artist of the Year:

  • Foo Fighters
  • Highly Suspect
  • Metallica
  • Papa Roach
  • Royal Blood

Country Song of the Year:

  • “Body Like A Back Road” – Sam Hunt
  • “Dirt On My Boots” – Jon Pardi
  • “Hurricane” – Luke Combs
  • “Small Town Boy” – Dustin Lynch
  • “Unforgettable” – Thomas Rhett

Country Artist of the Year:

  • Blake Shelton
  • Jason Aldean
  • Luke Bryan
  • Sam Hunt
  • Thomas Rhett

Best New Country Artist:

  • Brett Young
  • Jon Pardi
  • Kane Brown
  • Lauren Alaina
  • Luke Combs

Dance Song of the Year:

  • “It Ain’t Me” – Kygo and Selena Gomez
  • “No Promises” – Cheat Codes featuring Demi Lovato
  • “Rockabye” – Clean Bandit and Anne-Marie featuring Sean Paul
  • “Something Just Like This” – The Chainsmokers and Coldplay
  • “Stay” – Zedd and Alessia Cara

Dance Artist of the Year: 

  • Calvin Harris
  • Cheat Codes
  • Kygo
  • The Chainsmokers
  • Zedd

Hip-Hop Song of the Year: 

  • “Bad and Boujee” – Migos featuring Lil Uzi Vert
  • “Bodak Yellow” – Cardi B
  • “HUMBLE.” – Kendrick Lamar
  • “Rockstar” – Post Malone
  • “Wild Thoughts” – DJ Khaled featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller

Hip-Hop Artist of the Year:

  • DJ Khaled
  • Drake
  • Future
  • Kendrick Lamar
  • Migos

Best New Hip-Hop Artist:

  • 21 Savage
  • Cardi B
  • GoldLink
  • Lil Uzi Vert
  • Playboi Carti

R&B Song of the Year:

  • “B.E.D.” – Jacquees
  • “Location” – Khalid
  • “Love Galore” – SZA featuring Travis Scott
  • “Redbone” – Childish Gambino
  • “That’s What I Like” – Bruno Mars

R&B Artist of the Year: 

  • Bruno Mars
  • Childish Gambino
  • Khalid
  • Rihanna
  • The Weeknd

Best New R&B Artist:

  • 6LACK
  • Kehlani
  • Kevin Ross
  • Khalid
  • SZA

Latin Song of the Year: 

  • “Despacito” – Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee
  • “El Amante” – Nicky Jam
  • “Hey DJ” – CNCO
  • “Mi Gente” – J Balvin featuring Willy William
  • “Súbeme La Radio” –  Enrique Iglesias

Latin Artist of the Year: 

  • CNCO
  • J Balvin
  • Luis Fonsi
  • Nicky Jam
  • Shakira

Best New Latin Artist: 

  • Abraham Mateo
  • Bad Bunny
  • Danny Ocean
  • Karol G
  • Ozuna

Regional Mexican Song of the Year:

  • “Adios Amor” – Christian Nodal
  • “Ella Es Mi Mujer” – Banda Carnaval
  • “Las Ultras” – Calibre 50
  • “Regresa Hermosa” – Gerardo Ortiz
  • “Siempre Te Voy A Querer” – Calibre 50

Regional Mexican Artist of the Year: 

  • Banda Carnaval
  • Banda Los Recoditos
  • Banda Sinaloense MS de Sergio Lizarraga
  • Calibre 50
  • Gerardo Ortiz

Best New Regional Mexican Artist:

  • Christian Nodal
  • Edwin Luna y La Trakalosa de Monterrey
  • El Fantasma
  • Ulices Chaidez y Sus Plebes

Producer of the Year:

  • Andrew “Pop” Wansel and Warren “Oak” Felder
  • Andrew Watt
  • Benny Blanco
  • Justin Tranter
  • Steve Mac

Best Lyrics: *Socially Voted Category

  • “Bodak Yellow” – Cardi B
  • “Despacito” – Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee
  • “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back” – Shawn Mendes
  • “Look What You Made Me Do” – Taylor Swift
  • “Perfect” – Ed Sheeran
  • “Slow Hands” – Niall Horan

Best Cover Song: *Socially Voted Category

  • “All We Got” – Shawn Mendes
  • “Bad Liar” – HAIM
  • “Issues” – Niall Horan
  • “Lost” – Khalid
  • “Say You Won’t Let Go” – Camila Cabello and Machine Gun Kelly
  • “The Chain” – Harry Styles
  • “Touch” – Ed Sheeran
  • “The Tribute Song” – Thirty Seconds To Mars

Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell: *Socially Voted Category

  • Arianators – Ariana Grande
  • Beliebers – Justin Bieber
  • BTS Army – BTS
  • Camilizers – Camila Cabello
  • EXO-L – EXO
  • Harmonizers – Fifth Harmony
  • Lovatics – Demi Lovato
  • Mendes Army – Shawn Mendes
  • Mixers – Little Mix
  • Selenators – Selena Gomez
  • Smilers – Miley Cyrus
  • Swifties – Taylor Swift

Best Music Video:*Socially Voted Category

  • “Bad Liar” – Selena Gomez
  • “Bodak Yellow” – Cardi B
  • “Despacito” –  Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee
  • “I’m The One” – DJ Khaled
  • “Look What You Made Me Do” – Taylor Swift
  • “Malibu” – Miley Cyrus
  • “New Rules” – Dua Lipa
  • “Shape Of You” – Ed Sheeran
  • “Sign Of The Times” – Harry Styles
  • “Sorry Not Sorry” – Demi Lovato
  • “Swish Swish” – Katy Perry
  • “That’s What I Like” – Bruno Mars
  • “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back” – Shawn Mendes

Social Star Award:*Socially Voted Category

  • Andrew Huang
  • Anitta
  • Christian Collins
  • Conor Maynard
  • dodie
  • Gabbie Hanna
  • JoJo Siwa
  • Mariah Belgrod
  • Max & Harvey
  • RoomieOfficial

Cutest Musician’s Pet: (New Category) *Socially Voted Category

  • Batman – Demi Lovato
  • Bear Rexha – Bebe Rexha
  • Nugget – Katy Perry
  • Olivia – Taylor Swift
  • Pig Pig – Miley Cyrus
  • Toulouse – Ariana Grande

Best Boy Band: (New Category) *Socially Voted Category

  • AJR
  • BTS
  • CNCO
  • In Real Life
  • PRETTYMUCH
  • The Vamps
  • Why Don’t We

Best Solo Breakout:*Socially Voted Category

  • Camila Cabello
  • Harry Styles
  • Liam Payne
  • Louis Tomlinson
  • Niall Horan

Best Remix: (New Category) *Socially Voted Category

  • “Bon Appétit”  – Katy Perry, Migos and 3LAU
  • “Despacito” –  Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber
  • “do re mi” ” – blackbear featuring Gucci Mane
  • “Friends” – Justin Bieber and BloodPop with Julia Michaels
  • “Havana” – Camila Cabello and Daddy Yankee
  • “Homemade Dynamite” – Lorde, Khalid, Post Malone and SZA
  • “May I Have This Dance” – Francis & The Lights featuring Chance The Rapper
  • “Mi Gente” – J Balvin and Willy William featuring Beyoncé
  • “Reggaetón Lento” – CNCO and Little Mix

Additional categories include Biggest Triple Threat, Best Tour, Label of the Year, Most Thumbed Up Artist of the Year and Most Thumbed Up Song of the Year. For a full list of categories visit iHeartRadio.com/awards.

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