American Music Awards of 2008

US television program

36th Annual American Music Awards

Date| November 23, 2008
Location| Microsoft Theater,
Los Angeles, California
Country| United States
Hosted by| Jimmy Kimmel
Most awards| Chris Brown (3)
Most nominations| Alicia Keys (5)
Website| ABC-American Music Awards
Television/radio coverage
Network| ABC (November 23, 2008)
RCTI (November 24, 2008)
Runtime| 135 minutes
Produced by| Dick Clark Productions
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The 36th Annual American Music Awards were held on November 23, 2008 at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California. The ceremony was hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. The nominations were announced on October 11, 2008.[1]

## Performers[edit]

Artist(s)  | Song(s)

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Christina Aguilera | "Beautiful"
"Keeps Gettin' Better"
"Genie in a Bottle"
"Dirrty"
"Ain't No Other Man"
"Fighter"
New Kids on the Block | "Single"
"You Got It (The Right Stuff)"
"Please Don't Go Girl"
"I'll Be Loving You (Forever)"
"Dirty Dancing"
P!nk | "Sober"
Taylor Swift | "White Horse"
Ne-Yo | "Miss Independent"
"Closer"
Leona Lewis | "Better in Time"
Miley Cyrus | "Fly on the Wall"
Coldplay | "Lovers in Japan"
Mariah Carey | "I Stay in Love"
The Fray | "You Found Me"
Beyoncé | "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)"
Jonas Brothers | "Tonight"
The Pussycat Dolls | "I Hate This Part"
"When I Grow Up"
Annie Lennox | "Why"
Natasha Bedingfield | "Soulmate"
"Unwritten"
"Pocketful of Sunshine"
Rihanna | "Rehab"
Kanye West | "Heartless"
Sarah McLachlan
P!nk  | "Angel"
Alicia Keys
Queen Latifah
Kathleen Battle | "Superwoman"

## Presenters[edit]

* Jamie Foxx
* Sarah Chalke
* Akon
* Julianne Hough
* Ashley Tisdale
* David Archuleta
* Demi Lovato
* Kate Walsh
* Paris Hilton
* T-Pain
* Jordin Sparks
* Scott Weiland
* Daughtry
* Billy Ray Cyrus
* Mötley Crüe
* Terrence Howard
* Nick Lachey
* Aretha Franklin
* Steven Tyler
* Joe Perry
* Richie Sambora
* Colbie Caillat
* David Cook
* The-Dream
* Enrique Iglesias
* LL Cool J
* Jesse McCartney
* Nickelback
* Solange
* Shailene Woodley
* Lance Bass
* Justin Timberlake

## Winners and nominees[edit]

Artist of the Year | New Artist of the Year

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* Chris Brown
* Coldplay
* Eagles
* Alicia Keys
* Lil Wayne

* Jonas Brothers
* Colbie Caillat
* Flo Rida
* Paramore
* The-Dream

Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist | Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist

* Chris Brown
* Kid Rock
* Usher

* Rihanna
* Mariah Carey
* Alicia Keys

Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group | Favorite Pop/Rock Album

* Daughtry
* Coldplay
* Eagles

* As I Am \- Alicia Keys
* Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends \- Coldplay
* Long Road Out of Eden \- Eagles

Favorite Country Male Artist | Favorite Country Female Artist

* Brad Paisley
* Garth Brooks
* Kenny Chesney

* Taylor Swift
* Reba McEntire
* Carrie Underwood

Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group | Favorite Country Album

* Rascal Flatts
* Brooks & Dunn
* Sugarland

* Carnival Ride \- Carrie Underwood
* The Ultimate Hits (Garth Brooks album) \- Garth Brooks
* Still Feels Good \- Rascal Flatts

Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist | Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Band, Duo or Group

* Kanye West
* Flo Rida
* Lil Wayne

* Three 6 Mafia
* G-Unit
* Wu-Tang Clan

Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album | Favorite Soul/R&B Album

* Graduation – Kanye West
* American Gangster – Jay-Z
* Tha Carter III – Lil Wayne

* As I Am – Alicia Keys
* Growing Pains – Mary J. Blige
* E=MC² – Mariah Carey

Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist | Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist

* Chris Brown
* J. Holiday
* Usher

* Rihanna
* Mary J. Blige
* Alicia Keys

Favorite Alternative Artist | Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist

* Linkin Park
* Coldplay
* Foo Fighters

* Jordin Sparks
* Daughtry
* Eagles

Favorite Soundtrack | Favorite Latin Artist

* Alvin and the Chipmunks
* Juno
* Mamma Mia!

* Enrique Iglesias
* Juanes
* Wisin & Yandel

Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist | Honorary Award

* Third Day
* Casting Crowns
* MercyMe

* Mariah Carey

Award of Merit

* Annie Lennox

## References[edit]

1. ^ Watson, Margeaux (October 14, 2008). "2008 American Music Awards nominees announced". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved November 28, 2017.

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* Artist of the Year
* New Artist of the Year
* Collaboration of the Year

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* Male Artist
* Female Artist
* Band/Duo/Group
* Album
* Song

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* Female Artist
* Band/Duo/Group
* Album
* Song

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* Song

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* Male Artist
* Female Artist
* Album
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* Contemporary Inspirational Artist

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* Award of Merit
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* Favorite Touring Artist
* Favorite Music Video
* Latin Artist
* EDM Artist
* Special Achievement Award
* Icon
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* Single of the Year
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