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Lennox wows Audience at American Music Awards, Brown snags 3 American Music Awards; West wins 2
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by Sanjay Jha | November 24, 2008 at 12:33 am
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The American Music Awards traditionally centers on its spectacular performances, and this yeart it was not different. The show featured high-energy sets from Miley Cyrus, Ne-Yo and Beyonce, though a pair of lackluster medleys opened the program at the Nokia Theatre. Christina Aguilera channeled Madonna and the New Kids on the Block channeled an earlier version of themselves as each sang their latest singles and greatest hits.But it was Annie Lennox who stole the show with her emotionally charged performance. After the former Eurythmics singer was diagnosed as suffering from an impinged nerve and has been going through physiotherapy to help her walk again, she wowed the audinece at the event with her performance.
Annie Lennox picked up the Award Of Merit at the prestigious American Music Awards on Sunday (23 November 2008).
Lennox joins music legends Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney and Whitney Houston who have all collected the special award in the past.
To celebrate the accolade, Lennox, who has been through grueling physiotherapy over the past months – performed in an emotional show that had the crowd on their feet.
The big winners were Chris Brown, who took home three AMAs including Artist Of The Year, Alicia Keys, who won Album Of The Year in both the Pop/Rock and Soul/R&B categories, and Rihanna, who won for female artist in those same two categories.
The former Eurythmics singer was ordered to endure six months of physiotherapy before doctors expected her to walk properly again, after determining she was suffering from an impinged nerve in August (08).
Lennox's contributions to music were marked before her rousing performance on Sunday (23Nov08) - when she was presented the Award of Merit at the 36th Annual AMAs in Los Angeles - lifting the star-studded audience to their feet.
Standing to take a bow, she was presented the award by pop singer Justin Timberlake, who told the crowd: "The Award of Merit is being given tonight to an artist who means a lot to me personally. There are certain musicians that other musicians love, and she is one of those special artists, held in the highest regard by her peers.
"l love that she's always been on the cutting edge of fashion, she's always looked so so cool and taught us how to look cool. Then there's her humanitarian work. She's been an activist for just causes all over the world, mostly in silent ways that you've never even heard about. She does this from her heart, motivated purely by love."
Imploring the audience to sit, Lennox added, "It's been an incredible journey - music, my friends, my accompaniment through my life, so much of my life. Much of that was with Dave Stewart, of the Eurythmics and it is very important that I say half of the award goes to Dave also.
"Thank you so much for this. I never thought that I would live to see the day that I could be 53-years-old, standing on the stage and so many people have inspired me in this experience and too many to mention."
Lennox joins a long list of music legends including Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Sir Paul MCCartney and Whitney Houston, who've also been honoured with the award.
Here’s the complete list of the winners:
POP/ ROCK MUSIC
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST
• WINNER: Chris Brown
• Kid Rock
• Usher
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST
• Mariah Carey
• Alicia Keys
• WINNER: Rihanna
FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP
• Coldplay
• Eagles
• WINNER: Daughtry
FAVORITE ALBUM
• Coldplay - Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends
• Eagles - Long Road Out of Eden
• WINNER: Alicia Keys - As I Am
COUNTRY MUSIC
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST
• Garth Brooks
• Kenny Chesney
• WINNER: Brad Paisley
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST
• Reba McEntire
• WINNER: Taylor Swift
• Carrie Underwood
FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP
• Brooks & Dunn
• Sugarland
• WINNER: Rascal Flatts
FAVORITE ALBUM
• Garth Brooks - The Ultimate Hits
• Rascal Flatts - Still Feels Good
• WINNER: Carrie Underwood - Carnival Ride
RAP/HIP-HOP MUSIC
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST
• Flo Rida
• Lil Wayne
• WINNER: Kanye West (Gives Award to Lil’ Wayne)
FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP
• G Unit
• WINNER: Three 6 Mafia
• Wu-Tang Clan
FAVORITE ALBUM
• Jay-Z - American Gangster
• Lil Wayne - Tha Carter III
• WINNER: Kayne West - Graduation
SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST
• WINNER: Chris Brown
• J. Holiday
• Usher
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST
• Mary J. Blige
• Alicia Keys
• WINNER: Rihanna
FAVORITE ALBUM
• Mary J. Blige - Growing Pains
• Mariah Carey - E=MC2
• WINNER: Alicia Keys - As I Am
SOUNDTRACKS
FAVORITE ALBUM
• WINNER: Alvin And The Chipmunks
• Juno
• Mamma Mia!
ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC
FAVORITE ARTIST
• Coldplay
• Foo Fighters
• WINNER: Linkin Park
ADULT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
FAVORITE ARTIST
• Daughtry
• Eagles
• WINNER: Jordin Sparks
LATIN MUSIC
FAVORITE ARTIST
• WINNER: Enrique Iglesias
• Juanes
• Wisin Y Yandel
CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
FAVORITE ARTIST
• Casting Crowns
• MercyMe
• WINNER: Third Day
T-MOBILE BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST
• Colbie Caillat
• Flo Rida
• WINNER: Jonas Brothers
• Paramore
• The-Dream
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
• Lil’ Wayne
• WINNER: Chris Brown
• Alicia Keys
• Eagles
• Coldplay
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