Here are your 2016 American Music Awards winners and nominees

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Monday, November 21, 2016
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Drake, Zayn Malik and Tyka Nelson, sister of the legendary musician Prince, were among those who accepted awards at the 2016 American Music Awards.
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The music fans have spoken! Here are your 2016 American Music Awards winners and nominees.

Artist of the Year

WINNER: Ariana Grande

Justin Bieber

Selena Gomez

Rihanna

Carrie Underwood

Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist

WINNER: Selena Gomez

Adele

Rihanna

American Music Award of Merit

RECIPIENT: Sting

Favorite Alternative Rock Artist

WINNER: Twenty One Pilots

Coldplay

X Ambassadors

Favorite Country Duo or Group

WINNER: Florida Georgia Line

Old Dominion

Zac Brown Band

Top Soundtrack

WINNER: Purple Rain

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Suicide Squad: The Album

Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist

WINNER: Drake

Fetty Wap

Future

New Artist of the Year

WINNER: Zayn

Alessia Cara

The Chainsmokers

DNCE

Shawn Mendes

Favorite Country Song

WINNER: "Humble And Kind," Tim McGraw

"H.O.L.Y.," Florida Georgia Line

"Die A Happy Man," Thomas Rhett

Collaboration of the Year

WINNER: "Work From Home," Fifth Harmony feat. Ty Dolla $ign

"Don't Let Me Down," The Chainsmokers feat. Daya

"One Dance," Drake feat. Wizkid and Kyla

"Work," Rihanna feat. Drake

"Like I'm Gonna Lose You," Meghan Trainor feat. John Legend

Favorite Electronic Dance Music (EDM) Artist

WINNER: The Chainsmokers

Calvin Harris

Major Lazer

Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album

WINNER: Views, Drake

What A Time To Be Alive, Drake & Future

Fetty Wap, Fetty Wap

Favorite Pop/Rock Duo or Group

WINNER: Twenty One Pilots

The Chainsmokers

DNCE

Video of the Year

WINNER" "Sorry," Justin Bieber

"Panda," Desiigner

"Work," Drake feat. Rihanna

Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist

WINNER: Justin Bieber

Drake

The Weekend

Favorite Pop/Rock Album

WINNER: Purpose, Justin Bieber

25, Adele

Views, Drake

Categories yet to be announced:

Tour of the Year

WINNER: Beyonce

Madonna

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

Favorite Pop/Rock Song

WINNER: "Love Yourself," Justin Bieber

"Hello," Adele

"One Dance," Drake feat. Wizkid and Kyla

Favorite Country Male Artist

WINNER: Blake Shelton

Luke Bryan

Thomas Rhett

Favorite Country Female Artist

WINNER: Carrie Underwood

Kelsea Ballerini

Cam

Favorite Country Album

WINNER: Storyteller, Carrie Underwood

Kill the Lights, Luke Bryan

Traveller, Chris Stapleton

Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Song

WINNER: "Hotline Bling," Drake

"Panda," Desiigner

"679," Fetty Wap

Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist

WINNER: Chris Brown

Bryson Tiller

The Weeknd

Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist

WINNER: Rihanna

Beyonce

Janet Jackson

Favorite Soul/R&B Album

WINNER: Anti, Rihanna

Lemonade, Beyonce

T R A P S O U L, Bryson Tiller

Favorite Soul/R&B Song

WINNER: "Work," Rihanna Featuring Drake

"One Dance," Drake Featuring Wizkid & Kyla

"Don't," Bryson Tiller

Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist

WINNER: Adele

Rachel Platten

Meghan Trainor

Favorite Latin Artist

WINNER: Enrique Iglesias

J Balvin

Nicky Jam

Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist

WINNER: Hillsong UNITED

Lauren Daigle

Chris Tomlin

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