Although Jennifer Lopez experienced a minor slip and fall on stage (see clip below) during her performance of 'Louboutins,' this year's annual American Music Awards was packed with star studded performances from the industry's most elite.
The 37th annual event marked the return of many stars returning to the stage including Whitney Houston, Eminem, and Janet Jackson who performed an eight minute opening medley featuring some of her timeless classics. Michael Jackson was honored with four awards including Favorite Male Artist (Pop/Rock), while Jay-Z swept the Rap/Hip Hop category with two awards.
Below is a complete list of this year's winners.
Favorite Male Artist (Pop/Rock)
Michael Jackson
Favorite Female Artist (Pop/Rock)
Taylor Swift
Favorite Band, Duo or Group (Pop/Rock)
Black Eyed Peas
Favorite Album (Pop/Rock)
Michael Jackson / Number Ones
Favorite Male Artist (Country Music)
Keith Urban
Favorite Female Artist (Country Music)
Taylor Swift
Favorite Band, Duo or Group (Country Music)
Rascal Flatts
Favorite Album (Country Music)
Taylor Swift / Fearless
Favorite Male Artist (Rap/Hip Hop)
Jay-Z
Favorite Album (Rap/Hip Hop)
Jay-Z / Blueprint 3
Favorite Male Artist (Soul/R&B)
Michael Jackson
Favorite Female Artist (Soul/R&B)
Beyonce
Favorite Band, Duo or Group (Soul/R&B)
Black Eyed Peas
Favorite Album(Soul/R&B)
Michael Jackson / Number Ones
Favorite Soundtrack
Twilight Soundtrack
Favorite Artist (Alternative Rock)
Green Day
Favorite Artist (Adult Contemporary)
Taylor Swift
Favorite Artist (Latin)
Aventura
Favorite Artist (Contemporary Inspirational)
Mary Mary
Artist of the Year
Taylor Swift
T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist
Country Breakthrough Artist – Gloriana
International Artist of the Year
Whitney Houston
2009 American Music Awards
Singer Rihanna onstage at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. 2009 American Music Awards - Show Nokia Theatre L.A. Live Los Angeles, California United States November 22, 2009 Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage.com To license this image (17054837), contact WireImage.com
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** RETRANSMISSION TO ROTATE IMAGE TO VERTICAL ** Fergie arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Singer Adam Lambert poses for a portrait following his rehearsal for the 2009 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Singer Adam Lambert poses for a portrait following his rehearsal for the 2009 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Jennifer Lopez performs at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
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Jermaine Jackson, right, and wife Halima Rashid backstage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Billie Joe Armstrong, from Green Day, performs at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
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Jermaine Jackson, center, wife Halima Rashid and sons arrive at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Musician Lady GaGa attends the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. 2009 American Music Awards - Backstage & Audience Nokia Theatre L.A. Live Los Angeles, CA United States November 22, 2009 Photo by Jeff Kravitz/AMA2009/FilmMagic.com To license this image (58988376), contact FilmMagic.com
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Musician Keith Urban and actress Nicole Kidman attend the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. 2009 American Music Awards - Backstage & Audience Nokia Theatre L.A. Live Los Angeles, CA United States November 22, 2009 Photo by Jeff Kravitz/AMA2009/FilmMagic.com To license this image (58991556), contact FilmMagic.com
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By: "DimePiece" on 11/23/2009 8:33PM
I missed an hour and missed JANET! But, I did see this video clip and to me JANET HAD IT GOING ON WIT HER BAD SELF!!!!!! I thought she had the best performance out of the whole show, even though I missed an hour of it. Janet was dressed nice and looked happy. Mary J looked nice. Her hair and dress was on point. Whitney on the other hand, wasn't feelin her voice. Ok, she tried, I wish her luck. Whitney looked nice. People like ADAM/Amercain Idol disrespecting the viewers and audience there. Somebody should have dragged his AZZ off stage with that! I'Z tired of artist SHOVING DOWN OUR FACES CRAP! NOT APPROPRIATE FOR TV! NO, NO TO AT ALL! Adam should be BANNED! Jennifer, I didn't see the fall on TV but Watching the clip, I didn't think it was major. Lady GOO GOO is so not CLASSY! SHE IS TRIFE. I wasn't feelin this rest of award show, NO, NOT AT ALL!
I'm GLAD MICHAEL JACKSON received a lot of awards. God rest his soul. It was his night!
I guess, this is as good as it gets with this award show. I know, I won't be watching next year, fo sure!
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By: topaz on 11/24/2009 11:02AM
Janet's performance was the best one to watch and dance! whitney's voice was horrible and wasn't strong so much since she abused her voice with drugs. ama gave whitney the international award because she had to sell her awards to pay down her debt. i wished that she had left bobby alone in the first place. Janet was gaining weight due to losing her brother and maybe she got tired of having a perfect body. she still can dance, sing and act so many things will come for her in the future.God bless janet and the enitre jackson family coz losing michael had taken its toll on them.they are still grieving so i wished that others would leave them alone! jlopez's performance was bad, lady goo and lambert too!
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By: Sus7637 on 11/24/2009 11:49AM
Jlopez sucked and i dont know what that wack azz song she was singing... with that wack azz dance they were doing. her azz is tired and rusty and - need to stay home with her kids and stir up that pot of beans and rice, with that manhole size cooch*e of hers.
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By: Harry Henderson on 11/24/2009 12:01PM
Sorry all u pop-tart fans, but MARY J BLIGE'S raw, old school, performance was hands down the best. She had no stage full of dancers, no pyrotech's, or a raunchy theme like the "pop" folks did to distract and make up for their lack of raw talent. It was jus Mary and her band. I hope yall see now that its nothing to artist like Rihana, J-lo. They r pure garbage when it comes to talent. Janet, 8 minutes, Whow that was hot and inspiring. Start seeing true talent u guys, and stop being fooled by all that unnecessary extra pop people use.
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By: joyce meeks on 12/04/2009 5:21PM
I missed the show altogether,but I see Janet on video, and she was simply awesome! She was beautiful and had the same spirit of performing as she always had. I am so--oo proud of her. Her brother,Jermaine, was simply beside himself with pride for his little sister. Michael would've been so proud of her also. Janet has nothing to worry about as far as her music and the music business.
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By: Same Old Thang on 11/25/2009 6:46PM
Sorry, but Janet's performance was weak and tired. I wasn’t feelin it at all!! I saw her in concert in the early 2000’s, and the only thing that has changed was her weight. Same ole’, same ole’. We already know her voice is thin that’s why she was lip-singing. I’m looking for something fresh from Janet. I’m hoping she still has it in her.
Last thing - Mary J. always represents in song and in style.
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By: dimple on 11/27/2009 10:48AM
michae deserved to win artist of the year!
who the heck is taylor swift?
awesome performance janet,she still got it!
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By: Clarissa on 11/27/2009 9:53PM
I didn't see Janet, but I saw Mary J. Blige, Whitney and JLo.
Mary J. has been around for "awhile." It seems as though she can't be stopped and I'm loving it. We have too many here today and gone today "can't sing" artists.
JLo, hmmmm.... It seems as though she is trying pick up where where she left off. It's not working for her...
I think Whitney had a good performance. Her voice sounds stronger.
Even though I didn't see her perform, I think that Lady Gaga is a guilty pleasure/something different for most. I don't see longevity in her career.
I heard about Adam Lambert, I actually think he is really talented and watched him perform on AI. He is young and played the shock value role and got what he wanted, attention and controversy.
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By: meanvee on 11/29/2009 11:43AM
I thought Janet's performance was good, and J-lo was not bad either, I like the way she recovered from her fall, total professional.
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