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Highlights and High-Flying from the 2017 AMAs
Did you see Pink at the 2017 American music awards? You couldn’t miss her because she performed the opening act along with Kelly Clarkson, singing R.E.M.’s “Everybody Hurts,” and then she did a high-flying performance on the side of JW Marriott Hotel as her follow-up.
Hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross, the show was broadcast live Sunday night on ABC from the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles. It featured and highlighted female performers, including Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato and Lady Gaga, who appeared via satellite from her concert in Washington, D.C.
Not to be outdone was Christina Aguilera, who did a medley tribute to Whitney Houston for the 25th anniversary of “The Bodyguard.” While Christina has garnered mixed reviews on the performance itself, she no doubt, left the audience and viewers with beautiful memories of Houston, who won the most AMA’s of any female singer.
me during christina aguilera’s performance #AMAs pic.twitter.com/mUYsjMMIzX
— andrea? (@andrea_nicole03) November 20, 2017
Me lookin for the person who suggested Christina Aguilera to do the Whitney Houston tribute.. #AMAs pic.twitter.com/tcd3UsF5A4
— sweetpea. (@truecaity) November 20, 2017
Music magic continued with a second performance by Clarkson. She, too, reminded us why she has been a winner ever since American Idol. Clarkson began her medley with her first big single, “Miss Independent.” Then came her new single, “Love So Soft,” from her latest album, Meaning of Life.
The night ended with a music diva tribute to Diana Ross, who won the Lifetime Achievement Award. It was her grandson Raif Kendrick who stole the show, however. When she invited her grandchildren on stage to dance as she sang “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” he made his own show, dancing and strutting behind his grandmother.
In accepting the honor, Ross tearfully said, “This is all about love, This is my family and I’m sending love out there to each and everyone one of you—our global family. I’m so humbled. I love you so very much and I think you know that. I really, really love you so very much and I will hold onto this beautiful honor. Thank you.”
The AMAs was certainly a great night for past, current and even prospective music divas, courtesy of contestant samples from American Idol. Like Idol, AMA winners are chosen by fans unlike most other major award shows. This year’s winners include:
Artist of the Year
Bruno Mars
New Artist of the Year
Niall Horan
Collaboration of the Year
“Despacito” Luis Fonsi Ft. Daddy Yankee & Justin Bieber
Tour of the Year
Coldplay
Video of the Year
Bruno Mars “That’s What I Like”
Favorite Male Artist – Pop/Rock
Bruno Mars
Favorite Female Artist – Pop Rock
Lady Gaga
Favorite Album – Pop/Rock
Bruno Mars “24k Magic”
Favorite Song – Pop/Rock
Luis Fonsi And Daddy Yankee Featuring Justin Bieber “Despacito”
Favroite Male Artist – Country
Keith Urban
Favorite Female Artist – Country
Carrie Underwood
Favorite Male Artist – Soul/R&B
Bruno Mars
Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B
Beyoncé
Favorite Album – Soul/R&B
Bruno Mars “24k Magic”
Favorite Song – Soul/R&B
Bruno Mars “That’s What I Like”
Favorite Artist – Alternative Rock
Linkin Park
Favorite Artist – Adult Contemporary
Shawn Mendes
Favorite Artist – Latin
Shakira
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