The world's largest fan-voted awards show, the American Music Awards will air this Sunday, November 20th on ABC! This year, Gigi Hadid and Jay Pharoah will host the show for the first time. Some of music's biggest and brightest stars are set to perform during the 3-hour live broadcast show - including Justin Bieber, Fifth Harmony, Lady Gaga, Niall Horan, John Legend, Bruno Mars, Shawn Mendas, Twenty One Pilots, The Weeknd and all-star duets between The Chainsmokers and Halsey, Ariana Grande featuring Nicki Minaj and Maroon 5 with Kendrick Lamar! Plus, music legend, Sting will receive the Award of Merit and perform a medley of hits.
Although the performances are a big part of the show, the awards are even bigger! Fans have been voting for their favorites in all categories since the nominations were announced in early October. I'm here to predict who I think will win big at this year's show!
Artist of the Year
Justin Bieber - WINNER
Selena Gomez
Ariana Grande
Rihanna
Carrie Underwood
First of all, can someone say awkward? Having Justin and Selena battling in the night's biggest category? Haven't they had enough of each other yet? I guess the fans don't think so! The Artist of the Year category originally had 10 nominees (Adele, Beyoncé, Drake, Twenty One Pilots and The Weeknd were also included in the list) until fans votes narrowed the number down to 5 last week. All 5 of these artists have had such an incredible year. It would be hard to pick just one winner but, the fans will do that for us. With no doubt in my mind, Justin Bieber will walk away with the night's biggest honor!
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Alessia Cara
The Chainsmokers
DNCE
Shawn Mendas - WINNER
Zayn
This category may not seem like much competition for pop sensation, Shawn Mendas but, that could be a different story. Alessia Cara scored high on the charts with her debut hit, "Here" and now her beloved "Scars To Your Beautiful" is taking off so that could win her over some votes. The Chainsmokers have their huge hits over the past year with Daya ("Don't Let Me Down") and Halsey ("Closer"), which surely puts them in the running. Don't forget about DNCE, which has Joe Jonas as their lead singer. That could defiantly win them votes for all former Jonas Brothers fangirls. As well as Zayn whose One Direction lovers could push for the win. When it all comes down to it, Shawn Mendes will more than likely take home his first AMA. He has millions of fans all over the world, his new album, Illuminate hit #1 on the Billboard 200 album chart, and "Treat You Better" dominated pop radio this past summer.
Collaboration of the Year
"Don't Let Me Down" - The Chainsmokers (featuring Daya)
"One Dance" - Drake (featuring Wizkid & Kyla)
"Work From Home" - Fifth Harmony (featuring Ty Dolla $ign) - WINNER
"Work" - Rihanna (featuring Drake) - POTENTIAL WINNER
"Like I'm Gonna Lose You" - Meghan Trainor (featuring John Legend)
Out of all the 5 nominees, this category comes down to "Work From Home" and "Work". Fifth Harmony has such a strong fan base, especially when it comes to voting and this song has been their biggest hit yet. I say they win. Although, Queen RiRi and Drake could sweep the win with their cross fan-bases.
Tour of the Year
Beyoncé
Madonna
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band
My question is where is Carrie Underwood in this category? She had the biggest country tour of the year and of her career plus, sold out arenas all over the world! Given the 3 nominees, Beyoncé will most definitely win. Her 'Formation' tour sold out stadiums all over the nation and I'm sure her BeyHive will block out the voters of touring goddess, Madonna
Video of the Year
"Sorry" - Justin Bieber - WINNER
"Panda" - Designer
"Work" - Rihanna (featuring Drake)
I'm sure we could all think of a better music video to put in this category other than Desiigner's "Panda" but, that won't matter. Justin Bieber will win once again. "Sorry" was such a massive success as a single off of Purpose and this video has received over a billion views on both Vevo and YouTube. Plus, Beliebers wouldn't let him off without a win in this category.
Other predictions:
Favorite Male Artist - Pop/Rock
Justin Bieber - WINNER
Drake
The Weeknd
Favorite Female Artist - Pop/Rock
Adele - WINNER
Selena Gomez - POTENTIAL WINNER
Rihanna
Favorite Duo or Group - Pop/Rock
The Chainsmokers
DNCE
Twenty One Pilots - WINNER
Favorite Album – Pop/Rock
25 – Adele
Purpose – Justin Bieber - WINNER
Views – Drake
Favorite Song – Pop/Rock
“Hello” – Adele
“Sorry” – Justin Bieber
“One Dance” – Dreak (featuring WizKid & Kyla)
Favorite Male Artist – Country
Luke Bryan - WINNER
Thomas Rhett
Blake Shelton
Favorite Female Artist – Country
Kelsea Balerini
Cam
Carrie Underwood – WINNER
Favorite Duo or Group – Country
Old Dominion
Zac Brown Band
Favorite Album – Country
Kill The Lights – Luke Bryan
Traveller – Chris Stapleton
Storyteller – Carrie Underwood – WINNER
Favorite Song – Country
“H.O.L.Y.” –
“Die A Happy Man” – Thomas Rhett – POTENTIAL WINNER
“Humble and Kind” – Tim McGraw
Favorite Artist – Rap/Hip-Hop
Drake - WINNER
Fetty Wap
Future
Favorite Album – Rap/Hip-Hop
Views – Drake - WINNER
What A Time To Be Alive – Drake and Future
Fetty Wap – Fetty Wap
Favorite Song – Rap/Hip-Hop
“Panda” – Desiigner
“Hotline Bling” – Drake - WINNER
“769” – Fetty Wap
Favorite Male Artist – Soul/R&B
Chris Brown
Bryson Tiller
The Weeknd – WINNER
Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B
Beyonce – POTENTIAL WINNER
Janet Jackson
Rihanna – WINNER
Favorite Album – Soul/R&B
Lemonade – Beyonce - WINNER
Anti – Rihanna – POTENTIAL WINNER
T R A P S O U L – Bryson Tiller
Favorite Song – Soul/R&B
“One Dance” – Drake (featuring WizKid & Kyla)
“Work” – Rihanna (featuring Drake) - WINNER
“Don’t” – Bryson Tiller
Favorite Artist – Alternative Rock
Coldplay
Twenty One Pilots - WINNER
X Ambassadors
Favorite Artist – Adult Contemporary
Adele – WINNER
Rachel Platten
Meghan Trainor
Favorite Artist – Latin
J Balvin
Enrique Iglesias - WINNER
Nicky Jam
Favorite Artist – Contemporary Inspirational
Lauren Daigle
Hillsong UNITED – WINNER
Chris Tomlin
Favorite Artist - Electronic Dance Music (EDM)
The Chainsmokers
Calvin Harris - WINNER
Major Lazer
Top Soundtrack
Purple Rain
Stars Wars: The Force Awakens
Suicide Squad - WINNER
