American Music Awards of 2016

Award ceremony

44th Annual American Music Awards

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Date| November 20, 2016
Location| Microsoft Theater
Los Angeles, California
Country| United States
Hosted by|

* Gigi Hadid
* Jay Pharoah

Most awards|

* Drake
* Justin Bieber (4 each)

Most nominations| Drake (12)
Website| ABC-American Music Awards
Television/radio coverage
Network| ABC
Runtime| 180 minutes
Viewership| 11.4 million
Produced by| Dick Clark Productions
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The 44th Annual American Music Awards took place on November 20, 2016, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.[1][2] It was broadcast on ABC and was hosted by Gigi Hadid and Jay Pharoah.[3] The 2016 AMAs fell 31% from 2015 among adults 18-49 and 26% among viewers, to 8.2 million watching the show, which was an all-time low in the show's history.[4]

## Performances

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Artist(s)  | Song(s)  | Ref.

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Bruno Mars | "24K Magic"  | [5]
Niall Horan | "This Town"  | [6]
Fifth Harmony | "That's My Girl"  | [7]
The Chainsmokers
Halsey
Travis Barker | "Closer"  | [8]
James Bay | "Let It Go"  | [9]
Shawn Mendes | "Treat You Better"
"Mercy"  | [10]
The Weeknd | "Starboy"  | [11]
Ariana Grande
Nicki Minaj | "Side to Side"  | [12]
John Legend | "Love Me Now"  | [13]
Twenty One Pilots | "Heathens"
"Stressed Out"  | [14]
DJ Snake
Justin Bieber | "Let Me Love You"  | [15]
Lady Gaga | "Million Reasons"  | [16]
Green Day | "Bang Bang"  | [17]
Sting | "I Can't Stop Thinking About You"
"Message in a Bottle"
"Every Breath You Take"  | [18]
DJ Khaled
Nicki Minaj
Rick Ross
Future
August Alsina | "Do You Mind"  | [19]
Maroon 5
Kendrick Lamar | "Don't Wanna Know"  | [20]

## Presenters

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* Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae & Taraji P. Henson presented Favorite Duo/Group - Pop/Rock
* Erin Foster & Sara Foster introduced Niall Horan
* Nina Dobrev & Julianne Hough presented Favorite Album - Rap/Hip-Hop
* Bebe Rexha & Gigi Gorgeous introduced Shawn Mendes
* Ciara presented Favortie Artist - EDM
* Savvy Shields & Florida Georgia Line presented Collaboration of The Year
* TJ Miller & Olivia Munn presented Favorite Song - Country
* Karlie Kloss introduced Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj
* Teyana Taylor & Bryce Harper presented New Artist of the Year unleashed by T-Mobile
* Chrissy Teigen introduced John Legend
* Milla Jovovich introduced Twenty One Pilots
* Keke Palmer & Steven Yeun presented Favorite Artist - Rap/Hip-Hop
* Rachel Platten & Bella Thorne introduced Justin Bieber
* Rebecca Romijn & Heidi Klum presented Favorite Soundtrack
* Matt Bomer introduced Lady Gaga
* Mark Cuban & Idina Menzel presented Favorite Duo/Group - Country
* Zoe Saldana presented Favorite Artist - Alternative Rock
* Robert Downey Jr. introduced Sting
* Hailee Steinfeld & Blake Jenner presented Favorite Female Artist - Pop/Rock
* Donnie Wahlberg & Jenny McCarthy presented Artist of the Year
* Hannah Jeter introduced Maroon 5 & Kendrick Lamar

### Red Carpet

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#### Performers

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* Emeli Sandé
* Spencer Ludwig

#### Hosts

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* Bailee Madison
* Jeannie Mai
* Laura Marano
* George Kotsiopoulos
* Rocsi Diaz
* Roshon Fegan
* Kira Kazantsev

## Winners and nominees

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The nominations were announced on October 10, 2016.[21][22] The winners are in bold.

Artist of the Year | New Artist of the Year

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* Ariana Grande
* Selena Gomez
* Justin Bieber
* Rihanna
* Carrie Underwood

* Zayn
* Alessia Cara
* DNCE
* Shawn Mendes
* The Chainsmokers

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

* Justin Bieber
* Drake
* The Weeknd

* Selena Gomez
* Adele
* Rihanna

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

* Twenty One Pilots
* DNCE
* The Chainsmokers

* Purpose – Justin Bieber
* 25 – Adele
* Views – Drake

Favorite Pop/Rock Song | Favorite Country Male Artist

* "Love Yourself" – Justin Bieber
* "Hello" – Adele
* "One Dance" − Drake featuring Wizkid and Kyla

* Blake Shelton
* Luke Bryan
* Thomas Rhett

Favorite Country Female Artist | Favorite Country Duo or Group

* Carrie Underwood
* Kelsea Ballerini
* Cam

* Florida Georgia Line
* Old Dominion
* Zac Brown Band

Favorite Country Album | Favorite Country Song

* Storyteller – Carrie Underwood
* Kill the Lights – Luke Bryan
* Traveller – Chris Stapleton

* "Humble and Kind" – Tim McGraw
* "H.O.L.Y." – Florida Georgia Line
* "Die a Happy Man" – Thomas Rhett

Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist | Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album

* Drake
* Fetty Wap
* Future

* Views – Drake
* What a Time to Be Alive – Drake and Future
* Fetty Wap – Fetty Wap

Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Song | Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist

* "Hotline Bling" – Drake
* "Panda" – Desiigner
* "679" – Fetty Wap

* Chris Brown
* Bryson Tiller
* The Weeknd

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

* Rihanna
* Beyoncé
* Janet Jackson

* Anti – Rihanna
* Lemonade – Beyoncé
* Trapsoul – Bryson Tiller

Favorite Soul/R&B Song | Favorite Alternative Artist

* "Work" – Rihanna featuring Drake
* "One Dance" − Drake featuring Wizkid and Kyla
* "Don't" – Bryson Tiller

* Twenty One Pilots
* Coldplay
* X Ambassadors

Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist | Favorite Latin Artist

* Adele
* Rachel Platten
* Meghan Trainor

* Enrique Iglesias
* J Balvin
* Nicky Jam

Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist | Favorite Electronic Dance Music Artist

* Hillsong United
* Lauren Daigle
* Chris Tomlin

* The Chainsmokers
* Calvin Harris
* Major Lazer

Video of the Year | Top Soundtrack

* "Sorry" - Justin Bieber
* "Panda" – Desiigner
* "Work – Rihanna featuring Drake

* Purple Rain
* Suicide Squad
* Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Collaboration of the Year | Tour of the Year

* "Work from Home" – Fifth Harmony featuring Ty Dolla Sign
* "Don't Let Me Down" – The Chainsmokers featuring Daya
* "One Dance" − Drake featuring Wizkid and Kyla
* "Work" – Rihanna featuring Drake
* "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" – Meghan Trainor featuring John Legend

* The Formation World Tour – Beyoncé
* Rebel Heart Tour – Madonna
* The River Tour 2016 – Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

## Special awards

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Award of Merit

* Sting[23]

## References

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1. ^ "2016 American Music Awards top moments and winners". CNN. November 21, 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
2. ^ "American Music Awards 2016: anti-Trump sentiment peppers pop's timid party". Guardian. November 21, 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
3. ^ "Gigi Hadid & Jay Pharoah to Host 2016 American Music Awards". Billboard. November 4, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
4. ^ "American Music Awards Ratings Hit All-Time Low, 'Sunday Night Football' Falls". Variety. November 21, 2016.
5. ^ Platon, Adelle (November 20, 2016). "Watch Bruno Mars Deliver Electrifying Performance of '24K Magic' at the 2016 AMAs". Billboard. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
6. ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (November 14, 2016). "American Music Awards: Niall Horan to Perform New Single "This Town"". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
7. ^ Lynch, Joe (November 20, 2016). "Watch Fifth Harmony Perform 'That's My Girl' at the 2016 AMAs". Billboard. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
8. ^ Greenho, Caitlin (November 20, 2016). "American Music Awards: The Chainsmokers and Halsey Perform "Closer" With Travis Barker". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
9. ^ Payne, Chris (November 20, 2016). "Watch James Bay Passionately Deliver 'Let It Go' at the 2016 AMAs". Billboard. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
10. ^ Briones, Isis (November 20, 2016). "Shawn Mendes Performs "Treat You Better" and "Mercy" at the 2016 American Music Awards". Teen Vogue. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
11. ^ Lipshutz, Jason (November 20, 2016). "Watch The Weeknd Heat Up With 'Starboy' at the 2016 AMAs". Billboard. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
12. ^ Greenho, Caitlin (November 20, 2016). "American Music Awards: Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj Perform "Side to Side"". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
13. ^ Haas, Mariah (November 3, 2016). "John Legend, Shawn Mendes, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj to Perform at the 2016 American Music Awards". People. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
14. ^ Payne, Chris (November 20, 2016). "Watch Twenty One Pilots Tear Up the 2016 AMAs With Torrid 'Heathens'-Meets-'Stressed Out' Medley". Billboard. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
15. ^ "Watch Justin Bieber Perform 'Let Me Love You' at the 2016 AMAs". Billboard. November 20, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
16. ^ Weatherby, Taylor (November 20, 2016). "Watch Lady Gaga Deliver Magical Performance of 'Million Reasons' at the 2016 AMAs". Billboard. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
17. ^ Spanos, Brittany (November 20, 2016). "Watch Green Day's Explosive 'Bang Bang' Performance at AMAs". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
18. ^ Spanos, Brittany (November 20, 2016). "Watch Sting Perform Career-Spanning Medley at AMAs". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
19. ^ Greenho, Caitlin; Mendolia, Joey (November 20, 2016). "American Music Awards: DJ Khaled Performs "Do You Mind"". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
20. ^ Lipshutz, Jason (November 20, 2016). "Watch Maroon 5, Kendrick Lamar Perform 'Don't Wanna Know' at the 2016 AMAs". Billboard. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
21. ^ "2016 Nominees". theamas.com. November 21, 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
22. ^ "American Music Awards 2016: Full List Of Winners". Forbes. November 21, 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
23. ^ Harrison, Lily (November 20, 2016). "Sting to receive Merit Award at 2016 American Music Awards". E online. Retrieved November 20, 2016.

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* Artist of the Year
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* Band/Duo/Group
* Album
* Song

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* Album
* Song

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* Female Artist
* Album
* Song

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* Contemporary Inspirational Artist

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* Award of Merit
* Alternative Artist
* Favorite Touring Artist
* Favorite Music Video
* Latin Artist
* EDM Artist
* Special Achievement Award
* Icon
* Top Soundtrack

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