Taylor Swift dominates AMAs with 6 wins, extending lead as show’s most-decorated artist

LOS ANGELES — Taylor Swift cemeted her legacy as a pop icon on Sunday, growing her file as essentially the most adorned artist within the historical past of the American Music Awards.

Swift already held that distinction, however pulled even additional forward by successful awards in all six classes for which she was nominated.

She now has 40 wins.

Swift’s recognition was additionally strengthened just lately when demand was so excessive for her new tour that it crashed Ticketmaster’s web site.

The classes Swift received for embrace Artist of the 12 months, Favourite Music Video, Favourite Feminine Pop Artist, Favourite Pop Album, Favourite Feminine Nation Artist and Favourite Feminine Nation Album.

“I’ve the followers to thank basically for my happiness,” Swift stated in the course of the ceremony broadcast on ABC. “I like you greater than I can say. I can’t specific how unbelievable it’s to me that I nonetheless get to do that. And that you simply nonetheless care.”

Amongst different notable moments from the AMA present: Elton John received an award with Dua Lipa for Collaboration of the 12 months. That made him the artist with the longest stretch of recognition by the AMAs, relationship again to a nomination on the inaugural AMA ceremony in 1974.

John was performing Sunday evening throughout city in Los Angeles at Dodger Stadium for the final date on the U.S. leg of his farewell tour.

Unhealthy Bunny was nominated for eight awards, however ending up successful in solely two classes, Favourite Male Latin Artist and Favourite Latin Album.

P!nk carried out a tribute to singer-actress Olivia-Newton John, who died earlier this 12 months after a battle with breast most cancers.

Lionel Richie was introduced with the Icon Award, with tributes from Stevie Surprise, Charlie Puth and Ari Lennox.

The present, held on the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, was hosted by Wayne Brady.