AMA 2018 Highlights: Taylor Swift Becomes The Most Awarded Female Artist In History And Aretha Franklin’s All-Star Tribute [VIDEO]
How about the American Music Awards 2018 last night?! So many moments are worth talking about but Taylor Swift and Aretha Franklin’s all-star tribute were the main highlights of the evening!
By Rachel Conrado on October 10, 2018
How about the American Music Awards 2018 last night?! Did you watch? So many moments are worth talking about but Taylor Swift and Aretha Franklin’s all-star tribute were the main highlights of the evening. Taylor Swift kicked off the show with a performance of her new single, “I Did Something Bad” with her giant snake from her Reputation World Tour. Later that night, she became the most-awarded female artist ever by picking up four awards, including Artist of the Year, according to Hollywood Reporter. During her speech, she made political statements making headlines this morning. She said, quote, “This award and every single award given out tonight were voted on by the people, and you know what else is voted on by the people: “The midterm elections on November 6. Get out and vote.”
Not to mention, this was her first awards show performance in three years. While singing “I Did Something Bad,” she got bleeped out for a curse word, which is a first for her in a TV performance.
Another highlight of the show was the tribute paid to the late Aretha Franklin, who died August 16 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer at 76 years-old. A gospel choir was brought out with an all-star tribute to Aretha Franklin was led by Gladys Knight, Mary Mary, CeCe Winans, Donnie McClurkin, and Ledisi. Watch how Aretha Franklin’s granddaughter was memorized watching the tribute below.
Aretha Franklin’s granddaughter Victoria watched Gladys Knight pay tribute to her grandmother with “Amazing Grace” on the #AMAs 😭❤️. #AMAsOn2 pic.twitter.com/RowQOX4AqK
— WSB-TV (@wsbtv) October 10, 2018
Here are last night’s winners . . .
Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift
New Artist of the Year: Camila Cabello
Collaboration of the Year: “Havana”, Camila Cabello and Young Thug
Tour of the Year: Taylor Swift
Pop/Rock Favorite Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Pop/Rock Favorite Male Artist: Post Malone
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Migos
Favorite Album: “Reputation”, Taylor Swift
Soul / R & B Favorite Female Artist: Rihanna
Soul / R & B Favorite Male Artist: Khalid
Favorite Album: “17”, XXXTentacion
Rap / Hip-Hop Favorite Artist: Cardi B
Rap / Hip-Hop Favorite Album: “Beerbongs and Bentleys”, Post Malone
Country Favorite Female Artist: Carrie Underwood
Country Favorite Male Artist: Kane Brown
Country Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Florida Georgia Line
Country Favorite Album: “Kane Brown”, Kane Brown
Country Favorite Song: “Heaven”, Kane Brown
Favorite Artist – (Adult/Contemporary): Shawn Mendes
Favorite Artist – (Alternative Rock): Panic! At the Disco
Favorite Artist – (Contemporary Inspirational): Lauren Daigle
Favorite Artist – (Latin Music): Daddy Yankee
Favorite Artist – (Electronic Dance Music): Marshmello
Top Soundtrack: “Black Panther”
Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson & More Cast In ‘Cats’ Musical Movie
