The 2008 American Music Awards took place in Los Angeles at the weekend, and the winners were:

Favourite Album, Soundtrack: Alvin and the Chipmunks
Artist of the Year: Chris Brown
Favourite Male Artist, Pop or Rock Music: Chris Brown
Favourite Male Artist, Soul/Rhythm & Blues Music: Chris Brown
Honorary Award: Mariah Carey
Favourite Band, Duo or Group, Pop or Rock Music: Daughtry
Favourite Artist, Latin Music: Enrique Iglesias
T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist Award: Jonas Brothers
Favourite Album, Pop or Rock Music: Alicia Keys - 'As I Am'
Favourite Album, Soul/Rhythm & Blues Music: Alicia Keys - 'As I Am'
Award of Merit: Annie Lennox
Favourite Artist, Alternative Rock Music: Linkin Park
Favourite Male Artist, Country Music: Brad Paisley
Favourite Band, Duo or Group, Country Music: Rascal Flatts
Favourite Female Artist, Pop or Rock Music: Rihanna
Favourite Female Artist, Soul/Rhythm & Blues Music: Rihanna
Favourite Artist, Adult Contemporary Music: Jordin Sparks
Favourite Female Artist, Country Music: Taylor Swift
Favourite Artist, Contemporary Inspirational: Third Day
Favourite Band, Duo or Group, Rap/Hip-Hop Music: Three 6 Mafia
Favourite Album, Country Music: Carrie Underwood - "Carnival Ride"
Favourite Male Artist, Rap/Hip-Hop Music: Kanye West
Favourite Album, Rap/Hip-Hop Music: Kanye West - 'Graduation'