Bruno Mars Beats Drake, Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd & More at 2017 AMAs
Winning in categories like Artist of the Year and Favorite Male Artist.

The 45th Annual American Music Awards took place on November 19 at the Microsoft theater in Los Angeles, California. Broadcasted on ABC and hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross, the show featured performances by Selena Gomez, Macklemore, Khalid and more. Winners of the night include the Drake, Kendrick Lamar, DJ Khaled, Beyonce and more. However, the Bruno Mars took home the most trophies and the biggest awards, including Artist of the Year and Favorite Male Artist. See highlights from the list of winners below and see the full list via Billboard.
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
The Chainsmokers
Drake
Kendrick Lamar
Bruno Mars WINNER
Ed Sheeran
COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
The Chainsmokers feat. Halsey, “Closer”
Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber, “Despacito” WINNER
DJ Khaled feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper & Lil Wayne, “I’m The One”
Maroon 5 feat. Kendrick Lamar, “Don’t Wanna Know”
The Weeknd feat. Daft Punk, “Starboy”
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK
Drake
Bruno Mars WINNER
Ed Sheeran
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK
Alessia Cara
Lady Gaga WINNER
Rihanna
FAVORITE ALBUM – POP/ROCK
Drake, More Life
Bruno Mars, 24K Magic WINNER
The Weeknd, Starboy
FAVORITE ARTIST – RAP/HIP-HOP
Drake WINNER
Kendrick Lamar
Migos
FAVORITE ALBUM – RAP/HIP-HOP
Drake, More Life
Kendrick Lamar, DAMN. WINNER
Migos, Culture
FAVORITE SONG – RAP/HIP-HOP
DJ Khaled feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper & Lil Wayne, “I’m The One” WINNER
Kendrick Lamar, “Humble.”
Rae Sremmurd feat. Gucci Mane, “Black Beatles”
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B
Childish Gambino
Bruno Mars WINNER
The Weeknd
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B
Beyonce WINNER
Kehlani
Rihanna
FAVORITE ALBUM – SOUL/R&B
Childish Gambino, Awaken My Love!
Bruno Mars, 24K Magic WINNER
The Weeknd, Starboy
FAVORITE SONG – SOUL/R&B
Khalid, “Location”
Bruno Mars, “That’s What I Like” WINNER
The Weeknd, “Starboy”