ZAYN wins first solo award post One Direction

He won Best New Artist at the American Music Awards.

Published 21st Nov 2016

ZAYN won his first award as a solo artist at last night's American Music Awards in Los Angeles.

ZAYN picked up the gong for Best New Artist of the Year award after the release of his debut album Mind Of Mind and his hugely successful debut solo single 'Pillowtalk'.

ZAYN beat off competition from Alessia Cara, The Chainsmokers, DNCE and Shawn Mendes to scoop the award. But ZAYN couldn't help bringing up his One Direction days as he opened his acceptance speech by saying "this one just has my name on it right?" Before continuing "It's been a crazy year. I can't thank the people who have been with me everyday for the past year enough. To this very point, being stood on this stage is crazy. My family, my mum, my dad, everybody in my family who's been supporting me this last year, especially my dad actually, so thank you dad.

"Also big, big, big thank you to my f** fans because you guys have been sick.

"I didn't expect anybody to still vote for me so thank you for voting for me. I'll put it on my fireplace."

Zayn wasn't the only ex One Direction at the AMA's. Niall Horan performed his solo single 'This Town'.