2022 AMA's Honors Past Legends and Crowns New Winners. Music Top View TV 2022 AMA's Honors Past Legends and Crowns New Winners. Top View TV

The AMA’s kicked off on November 20th with a blast from the past. 17 time AMA winner and American Idol Judge Lionel Richie was awarded was awarded the prestigious Icon Award for his many contributions within the music industry. Stevie wonder gave a performance in tribute to Richie, along with Charlie Puth and other notable artists to cap off the singers celebration. Richie wasn’t the only music legend to win an award however, as Sir Elton John received the honor of taking home an award for his collaboration with Dua Lipa on the hit song “Cold Heart.” This was a historic moment for Sir Elton as well, whose first AMA nomination came in 1974, making him the longest recognized artist in AMA history. This was Elton’s first win at the awards show since 1988.

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As usual the AMA’s provided no shortage of memorable performances on the stage. This years crop of performers were highlighted by Bebe Rehxa, Imagine Dragons, Carrie Underwood, Lil Baby, and newcomer Dove Cameron. The performances were electric, and provided as suitable highlights for a show meant to honor the industry’s stars, from the long standing Icons, to the up and comers. The awards were a nice blend of past meets present, with Taylor Swift owning the night with a whopping six awards (including the coveted Artist of the Year Award) making her the most decorated artist in AMA history with 4o total awards. The results of the awards are as followed:

Artist of the Year- Taylor Swift

New Artist of the Year- Dove Cameron

Collaboration of the Year- Elton John and Due Lipa- Cold Heart PNAU Remix

Favorite Male Pop Artist- Harry Styles

Favorite Female Pop Artist- Taylor Swift

Favorite Pop Duo or Group- BTS

Favorite Pop Song- Harry Styles- As it Was

Favorite Pop Album- Taylor Swift- Red (Taylor’s Version)

Favorite Male Country Artist- Morgan Allen

Favorite Music Video- Taylor Swift- All Too Well (Taylor’s Version)

Favorite Female Country Artist- Taylor Swift

Favorite Country Group or Duo- Dan Shay