By – STAFF REPORT A Nashville-based band with local roots was named breakthrough artist of the year Sunday night during the American Music Awards, according to CBS News. Brothers Tom and Michael Gossin, both formerly of New Hartford, organized the …
Read Original Story: Gloriana named breakthrough artist of the year – Utica Observer Dispatch

AP Photo | MATT SAYLESLady Gaga light up the stage during the American Music Awards Sunday night.Janet Jackson kicked off the American Music Awards with a medley of some of her biggest hits, but it was her late brother Michael who …
Read Original Story: Taylor Swift bests Michael Jackson for coveted AMA in star-studded night – The Express Times – LehighValleyLive.com

Sunday, November 22, 2009 – Taylor Swift took home two early awards at the American Music Awards on Sunday – favorite female artist in the pop/rock category and favorite adult-contemporary artist. This follows her domination of the Country Music …
Read Original Story: Taylor Swift takes two AMA awards – Country Standard Time

LOS ANGELES, Nov 22 (Reuters) – Country crossover star Taylor Swift overshadowed the late Michael Jackson at the American Music Awards on Sunday, winning five awards including artist of the year. Jackson, who had been expected to enjoy …
Read Original Story: Taylor Swift, Jackson win American Music Awards – Reuters

LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson made history by winning four American Music Awards on Sunday night, but he couldn’t beat Taylor Swift as the year’s favorite artist and the evening’s top winner. The 19-year-old took the show’s top award, giving Jackson …
Read Original Story: Michael Jackson wins 4 at AMAs; Swift top artist – The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (WKTV) – A country band with local roots is celebrating the win of a prestigious award at Sunday’s American Music Awards. The band Gloriana won the Breakthrough Artist of the Year Award, beating out favorite Lady Gaga. …
Read Original Story: Band with local roots wins at American Music Awards – WKTV

The 2009 American Music Awards is celebrating music industry’s hottest talent — but two musical superstars were noticeably absent from the ceremony. Taylor Swift, up for six awards tonight, is currently across the pond in London, …
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Game over, Lady Gaga wins, last nights American Music Awards revealed with her performances of Speechless and Bad Romance. So excitant for what’ll happen next, as she feels more Karen Findley than Britney. Also; event photos including Adam Lambert, …
Read Original Story: Lady Gaga on American Music Awards: Performance Art Breaks On Through – Autostraddle (blog)

Any good music awards show should give its musicians the chance to show off their very individual styles. And when the stars showed up at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night (November 22), there were a few standouts …
Read Original Story: Adam Lambert, Nicole Kidman Are Best Dressed On American Music Awards Red Carpet – MTV.com

Taylor Swift won in five categories — including overall artist of the year — at the 2009 American Music Awards presented Sunday (Nov. 22) at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. Swift was in London for rehearsals for Monday’s (Nov. …
Read Original Story: Taylor Swift Wins Five American Music Awards, Including Artist of the Year – CMT.com