Chris Brown Is 'Artists Of The Year' at the American Awards

By Staff

Chris Brown Is Artists Of The Year
It is raining awards for Chris Brown at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles. The 19-year old singer bagged three titles including Pop/Rock, Soul/R&B along with the Artist of the Year.

"I would''ve gave it to Coldplay. I'm at a loss for words," E! Online quoted him as saying. His girlfreind , Rihanna also bagged the award for gong of Favourite Female Soul/R&B Artist and Favourite Pop/Rock Female, giving him another reason to celebrate.

Kayne West won the award in the rap/hip-hop category. Alicia Keyes, won for Pop/Rock Album and Soul/R&B album for As I Am, while Linkin Park won in the Alternative Rock category.

The winners of the 2008 American Music Awards were:

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Chris Brown

POP/ROCK

Male Artist: Chris Brown
Female Artist: Rihanna
Band, Duo or Group: Daughtry
Album: As I Am, Alicia Keys

SOUL/R&B

Male Artist: Chris Brown
Female Artist: Rihanna
Album: As I Am, Alicia Keys

RAP/HIP-HOP

Male Artist: Kanye West
Band, Duo or Group: Three 6 Mafia
Album: Graduation, Kanye West

COUNTRY

Male Artist: Brad Paisley
Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Band, Duo or Group: Rascal Flatts
Album: Carnival Ride, Carrie Underwood

ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Artist: Linkin Park

LATIN
Artist: Enrique Iglesias

SOUNDTRACK
Album: Alvin and the Chipmunks