AMAs 2022 – Check Out the Full List of Winners and Recap of the Night
On November 20, 2022, the world watched in awe as the biggest names in the entertainment industry gathered at the AMAs to recognize and honor the most outstanding artists and voices in the music industry. The 50th annual American Music Awards took place at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles and aired live on ABC. It was hosted by popular American actor, comedian and singer, Wayne Brady.
Taylor Swift ruled the night by winning all six categories she was nominated for, including artiste of the year. She became the most decorated artiste in AMA’s history, with 40 wins to her name.
Although Puerto Rican singer, Bad Bunny, topped the nominations list with eight nods, he only received two awards. Lionel Richie, was awarded with the Icon Award for his lifetime achievements and contributions to the music industry. The 17-time AMA winner became the only artist ever to take the AMAs stage in every decade since the show’s inception. However, the real tribute was a heartfelt performance for Richie by Ari Lennox, Charlie Puth, Stevie Wonder, and other artists.
Bebe Rexha, Cardi B, Carrie Underwood, Dove Cameron, Imagine Dragons, Lil Baby, Pink, and more thrilled the audience and viewers with breathtaking performances.
Also read: 2023 Grammy Awards – Official List of Nominees
Without further ado, here is the full list of winners at the 2022 AMAs.
Artist of the year
Adele
Bad Bunny
Beyoncé
Drake
Harry Styles
Taylor Swift (WINNER)
The Weeknd
New artist of the year
Dove Cameron (WINNER)
GAYLE
Latto
Måneskin
Steve Lacy
Collaboration of the year
Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz & Encanto Cast, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”
Elton John & Dua Lipa, “Cold Heart – PNAU Remix” (WINNER)
Future ft. Drake & Tems, “Wait For U”
Lil Nas X ft. Jack Harlow. “Industry Baby”
The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber, “Stay”
Favorite male pop artist
Bad Bunny
Drake
Ed Sheeran
Harry Styles (WINNER)
The Weeknd
Favorite female pop artist
Adele
Beyoncé
Doja Cat
Lizzo
Taylor Swift *WINNER
Favorite pop duo or group
BTS (WINNER)
Coldplay
Imagine Dragons
Måneskin
OneRepublic
Favorite pop album
Adele, “30”
Bad Bunny, “Un Verano Sin Ti”
Beyoncé, “Renaissance”
Harry Styles, “Harry’s House”
Taylor Swift, “Red (Taylor’s Version)” (WINNER)
The Weeknd, “Dawn FM”
Favorite pop song
Adele, “Easy on Me”
Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz & Encanto Cast, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”
Harry Styles, “As It Was” (WINNER)
Lizzo, “About Damn Time”
The Kid LAROI & Justin Bieber, “Stay”
Favorite music video
Adele, “Easy on Me”
Bad Bunny ft. Chencho Corleone, “Me Porto Bonito”
Harry Styles, “As It Was”
Lil Nas X ft. Jack Harlow, “Industry Baby”
Taylor Swift, “All Too Well (Taylor’s Version)” (WINNER)
Favorite male country artist
Chris Stapleton
Cody Johnson
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen (WINNER)
Walker Hayes
Favorite female country artist
Carrie Underwood
Lainey Wilson
Maren Morris
Miranda Lambert
Taylor Swift (WINNER)
Favorite country group or duo
Dan & Shay (WINNER)
Lady A
Old Dominion
Parmalee
Zac Brown Band
Favorite male hip-hop artist
Drake
Future
Kendrick Lamar (WINNER)
Lil Baby
Lil Durk
Favorite female hip-hop artist
Cardi B
GloRilla
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj (WINNER)
Favorite hip-hop song
Future ft. Drake & Tems, “Wait For U” (WINNER)
Jack Harlow, “First Class”
Kodak Black, “Super Gremlin”
Latto, “Big Energy”
Lil Nas X ft. Jack Harlow, “Industry Baby”
Favorite male R&B artist
Brent Faiyaz
Chris Brown (WINNER)
GIVĒON
Lucky Daye
The Weeknd
Favorite female R&B artist
Beyoncé (WINNER)
Doja Cat
Muni Long
Summer Walker
SZA
Favorite rock artist
Machine Gun Kelly (WINNER)
Imagine Dragons
Måneskin
Red Hot Chili Peppers
The Lumineers
Favorite rock song
Foo Fighters, “Love Dies Young”
Imagine Dragons x JID, “Enemy”h
Kate Bush, “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)”
Måneskin, “Beggin’” (WINNER)
Red Hot Chili Peppers, “Black Summer”
Favorite male Latin artist
Bad Bunny (WINNER)
Farruko
J Balvin
Jhayco
Rauw Alejandro
Favorite female Latin artist
Anitta (WINNER)
Becky G
Kali Uchis
Karol G
Rosalía
Favorite Afrobeats Artist
Burna Boy
CKay
Fireboy DML
TEMS
Wizkid (WINNER)
Favorite K-pop artist
BLACKPINK
BTS (WINNER)
Seventeen
Tomorrow X Together
Twice
The non-televised winners are:
Favorite dance/electronic artist: Marshmello
Favorite gospel artist: Tamela Mann
Favorite inspirational artist: for KING & COUNTRY
Favorite Latin duo or group: Yahritza Y Su Esencia
Favorite touring artist: Coldplay
Favorite country album: Taylor Swift “Red (Taylor’s Version)”
Favorite hip-hop album: Kendrick Lamar “Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers”
Favorite Latin album: Bad Bunny “Un Verano Sin Ti”
Favorite R&B album: Beyoncé “Renaissance”
Favorite rock album: Ghost “Impera”
Favorite soundtrack: “ELVIS”
Favorite country song: Morgan Wallen “Wasted On You”
Favorite Latin song: Sebastián Yatra “Dos Oruguitas”
