Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 25th Nov 2019 Last updated 25th Nov 2019
It was a night of glitz and glamour at the annual American Music Awards (AMAs), held in the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, and pop star Ciara hosted the show, kicking the night off with her new single, 'Melanin'.
Going into the night it was Post Malone who led the nominations in a massive seven categories, including Artist of the Year, and Collaboration of the Year. Both Ariana Grande and first-time nominee Billie Eilish were up for six nominations each.
Meanwhile P!NK, who has been nominated several times over the years, was up for two categories this time, Tour of the Year and Favourite Artist.
Taylor Swift
On the night, it was Taylor Swift who picked up six awards, meaning she broke a record previously held by Michael Jackson for the most AMA wins. Taylor's awards included Artist of the Decade and Artist of the Year, with the pop star also performing an impressive medley of some of her biggest songs from the last ten years.
The medley included, 'The Man,' 'Love Story,' 'I Knew You Were Trouble,' 'Blank Space,' 'Shake It Off,' where she was joined by Halsey and Camila Cabello, and 'Lover.'
Now take a look at songs that turn 10 this year:
Swipe through to see which songs turn 10-years-old in 2019...
Taylor Swift breaks American Music Awards record
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'Empire State Of Mind' by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys
It was released way back in 2009, but 'Empire State Of Mind' by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys is still one of the biggest songs on the planet.
Swipe through to see which songs turn 10-years-old in 2019...
'Fight For This Love' by Cheryl
After Girls Aloud announced their split, Cheryl started her solo career by releasing her massive hit single 'Fight For This Love' in October 2009.
'Bad Boys' by Alexandra Burke Ft. Flo Rida
After winning The X Factor in 2008, Alexandra Burke teamed up with Flo Rida to release her amazing single 'Bad Boys' in October 2009.
'I Gotta Feeling' by Black Eyed Peas
'I Gotta Feeling' was the second song released from the Black Eyed Peas' fifth studio album, and it soon become one of the biggest songs of 2009.
'Bad Romance' by Lady Gaga
Since releasing the single 'Bad Romance' in 2009, Lady Gaga has had massive success, with this single being one of her most popular to date.
'In For The Kill' by La Roux
She had the best quiff in the world of music and when La Roux dropped her catchy hit 'In For The Kill' in 2009, fans loved it!
'Party In The USA' by Miley Cyrus
Although 'Party In The USA' was originally meant for Jessie J, Miley Cyrus made it a massive hit when she released the track in August 2009.
'Beat Again' by JLS
Despite finishing in second place on The X Factor behind Alexandra Burke, the JLS boys had massive success, including their debut single 'Beat Again' which was released in 2009.
'When Love Takes Over' by David Guetta and Kelly Rowland
It was arguably the song of the summer in 2009, and David Guetta's massive hit single 'When Love Takes Over' featuring Kelly Rowland is still a crowd favourite today!
'Run This Town' by Jay-Z, Rihanna and Kanye West
It was released ten years ago, but 'Run This Town' is still to date one of the biggest collaborations ever, featuring none-other than Jay-Z, Rihanna and Kanye West!
'Mama Do' by Pixie Lott
18-year-old Pixie Lott released her debut single 'Mama Do' in 2009, making her one of the youngest singers to have a UK number one single since Billie Piper in 1998.
'Forever Is Over' by The Saturdays
Catchy single 'Forever Is Over' was released in October 2009 and helped The Saturday score their fifth top 10 hit.
'She Wolf' by Shakira
Colombian singer Shakira dropped her massive hit single 'She Wolf' in the summer of 2009, leaving her fans amazed at her dance moves in the video.
'Holiday' by Dizzee Rascal
Rapper Dizzee Rascal delighted his fans in 2009 by releasing the amazing 'Holiday'.
'Rude Boy' by Rihanna
2009 was an amazing year for Rihanna! Among others, the singer dropped 'Rude Boy' for her fans in February.
'Fireflies' by Owl City
When Owl City released their debut single 'Fireflies' in 2009, the world fell in love with the track, with it going to Number 1 in a number of countries, including the UK.
'My Life Would Suck Without You' by Kelly Clarkson
Since winning American Idol in 2002, Kelly Clarkson has had an amazing career, including her 2009 single 'My Life Would Suck Without You', which still gets stuck in our heads today.
'Empire State Of Mind' by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys
It was released way back in 2009, but 'Empire State Of Mind' by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys is still one of the biggest songs on the planet.
Swipe through to see which songs turn 10-years-old in 2019...
'Fight For This Love' by Cheryl
After Girls Aloud announced their split, Cheryl started her solo career by releasing her massive hit single 'Fight For This Love' in October 2009.
'Bad Boys' by Alexandra Burke Ft. Flo Rida
After winning The X Factor in 2008, Alexandra Burke teamed up with Flo Rida to release her amazing single 'Bad Boys' in October 2009.
'I Gotta Feeling' by Black Eyed Peas
'I Gotta Feeling' was the second song released from the Black Eyed Peas' fifth studio album, and it soon become one of the biggest songs of 2009.
'Bad Romance' by Lady Gaga
Since releasing the single 'Bad Romance' in 2009, Lady Gaga has had massive success, with this single being one of her most popular to date.
'In For The Kill' by La Roux
She had the best quiff in the world of music and when La Roux dropped her catchy hit 'In For The Kill' in 2009, fans loved it!
'Party In The USA' by Miley Cyrus
Although 'Party In The USA' was originally meant for Jessie J, Miley Cyrus made it a massive hit when she released the track in August 2009.
'Beat Again' by JLS
Despite finishing in second place on The X Factor behind Alexandra Burke, the JLS boys had massive success, including their debut single 'Beat Again' which was released in 2009.
'When Love Takes Over' by David Guetta and Kelly Rowland
It was arguably the song of the summer in 2009, and David Guetta's massive hit single 'When Love Takes Over' featuring Kelly Rowland is still a crowd favourite today!
'Run This Town' by Jay-Z, Rihanna and Kanye West
It was released ten years ago, but 'Run This Town' is still to date one of the biggest collaborations ever, featuring none-other than Jay-Z, Rihanna and Kanye West!
'Mama Do' by Pixie Lott
18-year-old Pixie Lott released her debut single 'Mama Do' in 2009, making her one of the youngest singers to have a UK number one single since Billie Piper in 1998.
'Forever Is Over' by The Saturdays
Catchy single 'Forever Is Over' was released in October 2009 and helped The Saturday score their fifth top 10 hit.
'She Wolf' by Shakira
Colombian singer Shakira dropped her massive hit single 'She Wolf' in the summer of 2009, leaving her fans amazed at her dance moves in the video.
'Holiday' by Dizzee Rascal
Rapper Dizzee Rascal delighted his fans in 2009 by releasing the amazing 'Holiday'.
'Rude Boy' by Rihanna
2009 was an amazing year for Rihanna! Among others, the singer dropped 'Rude Boy' for her fans in February.
'Fireflies' by Owl City
When Owl City released their debut single 'Fireflies' in 2009, the world fell in love with the track, with it going to Number 1 in a number of countries, including the UK.
'My Life Would Suck Without You' by Kelly Clarkson
Since winning American Idol in 2002, Kelly Clarkson has had an amazing career, including her 2009 single 'My Life Would Suck Without You', which still gets stuck in our heads today.
'Empire State Of Mind' by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys
It was released way back in 2009, but 'Empire State Of Mind' by Jay-Z and Alicia Keys is still one of the biggest songs on the planet.
The other big winners on the night were Korean boyband BTS and Khalid, each taking home three awards. Despite being nominated for six awards each, Ariana Grande went away empty-handed and Billie Eilish, won just two awards.
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