The American Music Awards took place in Los Angeles last night.

Unlike the Grammys - which are based on votes by an Academy - the AMAs are determined by a poll of music buyers and the public, and this year's winner's list can be seen below. 'Favourite Contemporary Inspirational Artist'? Whatever you say...

 

Artist of the Year: One Direction

Dick Clark Award For Excellence: Taylor Swift

New Artist of the Year: 5 Seconds of Summer

Favourite Pop/Rock Male Artist: Sam Smith

Favourite Pop/Rock Female Artist: Katy Perry

Favourite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group: One Direction

Favourite Pop/Rock Album: One Direction, Midnight Memories

Favourite Country Male Artist: Luke Bryan

Favourite Country Female Artist: Carrie Underwood

Favourite Country Band/Duo/Group: Florida Georgia Line

Favourite Country Album: Brantley Gilbert, Just As I Am

Favourite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist: Iggy Azalea

Favourite Rap/Hip-Hop Album: Iggy Azalea, The New Classic

Favourite Soul/R&B Male Artist: John Legend

Favourite Soul/R&B Female Artist: Beyoncé

Favourite Soul/R&B Album: Beyoncé, Beyoncé

Favourite Alternative Rock Artist: Imagine Dragons

Favourite Adult Contemporary Artist: Katy Perry

Favourite Latin Artist: Enrique Iglesias

Favourite Contemporary Inspirational Artist: Casting Crowns

Favourite Electronic Dance Music Artist: Calvin Harris

Favourite Soundtrack: Frozen

Single of the Year: Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J, "Dark Horse"