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Chris Brown crowned Artist of the Year at the 2008 American Music Awards.
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Chris Brown crowned Artist of the Year at the 2008 American Music Awards. Chris Brown was crowned Artist of the Year at the American Music Awards. The 19-year-old singer was also named Favorite Male Artist in both the Pop/Rock and Soul/R'n'B categories, and admitted he was amazed to have won the prestigious accolades. As he collected his Artist of the Year prize, Chris said: "I was shocked. I'm so thankful and grateful. I thought Coldplay should have won the award, but I'll take it." Chris' girlfriend Rihanna also received two awards - Favorite Soul/R'n'B Female Artist and Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist. Rihanna gave a raunchy performance of her ballad 'Rehab' at the event - which was held at Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre - wearing chains and a leather corset. Kanye West was thrilled to win the Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Album for 'Graduation' and be named Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Male Artist, and took the opportunity to challenge all the other male rappers present to work harder. He said: "It's our responsibility as musicians to keep pushing each other. We will be the new Beatles, the new Jimi Hendrix. I want to be Elvis." Annie Lennox was presented with the Award of Merit by Justin Timberlake, and appeared stunned to have won the honour. She said: "I never thought I would live to see the day that I could be 53 years old standing on a stage. It's been an incredible journey. Music - my friend, my accompaniment through life." Mariah Carey was given a special award for having the most US number one hits of all time, and went on to give a show-stopping performance of her new single 'Stay In Love'. Christina Aguilera opened the show with a medley of her greatest hits, while New Kids On The Block also took to the stage to sing a collection of their best known tracks. Other performances came courtesy of Miley Cyrus, Ne-Yo, Jonas Brothers and Beyonce Knowles.
Favorite Male Artist - Chris Brown Favorite Female Artist - Rihanna Favorite Band, Duo or Group - Daughtry Favorite Album - Alicia Keys, 'As I Am'
Favorite Male Artist - Brad Paisley Favorite Female Artist - Taylor Swift Favorite Band, Duo or Group - Rascal Flatts Favorite Album - Carrie Underwood, 'Carnival Ride'
Favorite Male Artist - Chris Brown Favorite Female Artist - Rihanna Favorite Album - Alicia Keys, 'As I Am'
Favorite Band, Duo or Group - Three 6 Mafia Favorite Male Artist - Kanye West Favorite Album - Kanye West, 'Graduation'
Favorite Artist - Jordin Sparks
Favorite Artist - Enrique Iglesias
Favorite Artist - Linkin Park
Favorite Artist - Third Day
Favorite Album - 'Alvin and the Chipmunks'
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