LOS ANGELES — Kanye West’s usual reason for throwing a tantrum was removed early Sunday night as the rapper won his first American Music Awards. His CD “Graduation” won favorite rap/hip-hop album. He also won favorite rap/hip-hop male, but in a generous mood, he said he would give his trophy to best-selling rapper and fellow nominee Lil Wayne. “If it was last year, it would have been my award,” he said.
Four years ago, West threw one of his first awards-show tantrums when Gretchen Wilson beat him for favorite new artist, starting what has become somewhat of a tradition at awards shows — the Kanye outburst. The Associated Press
List of winners
POP/ROCK
Favorite Male Artist: Chris Brown
Favorite Female Artist: Rihanna
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Daughtry
Favorite Album: “As I Am” Alicia Keys
COUNTRY
Favorite Male Artist: Brad Paisley
Favorite Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Rascal Flatts
Favorite Album: “Carnival Ride” Carrie Underwood
SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES
Favorite Male Artist: Chris Brown
Favorite Female Artist: Rihanna
Favorite Album: “As I Am” Alicia Keys
RAP/HIP-HOP
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Three 6 Mafia
Favorite Male Artist: Kanye West
Favorite Album: “Graduation” Kanye West
ADULT CONTEMPORARY
Favorite Artist: Jordin Sparks
LATIN MUSIC
Favorite Artist: Enrique Iglesias
ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC
Favorite Artist: Linkin Park
CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
Favorite Artist: Third Day
SOUNDTRACKS
Favorite Album: “Alvin and the Chipmunks”
T – Mobile FAVORITE BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST (ALL GENRES)
Jonas Brothers
