Atlanta, GA 11/19/2007 10:58:10 PM
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Daughtry, Carrie Underwood Win Big at 2007 American Music Awards

Daughtry and Carrie Underwood were the biggest winners in the 2007 American Music Awards (AMAs) Sunday night.

 

Daughtry nabbed three awards, winning breakthrough artist, favorite contemporary artist and favorite pop/rock album, while Underwood took home hardware for favorite country female artist, favorite country album and T-Mobile's text-in award.

 

The undisputed highlight of the ceremony was Chris Brown's startling performance of "Kiss Kiss," which saw the young R&B sensation topping off an innovative black-lit dance routine by hanging from the ceiling. Other memorable performances included Fergie's opening number and Duran Duran singing the fan-voted "Hungry Like the Wolf

 

Justin Timberlake was close behind, winning the awards for pop/rock male artist and soul/R&B album. The show, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, featured performances by Avril Lavigne, Celine Dion, Fergie, Will.i.am, Alicia Keys, Maroon 5 and more.

 

Here is the list of all of the AMA winners:

 

POP OR ROCK
Favorite Male Artist: Justin Timberlake
Favorite Female Artist: Fergie
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Nickleback
Favorite Album: Daughtry/Daughtry

COUNTRY
Favorite Male Artist: Tim McGraw
Favorite Female Artist: Carrie Underwood
Favorite Album: Carrie Underwood/Some Hearts
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Rascal Flatts

SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES
Favorite Male Artist: Akon
Favorite Female Artist: Rihanna

Favorite Album: Justin Timberlake/FutureSex/LoveSounds

RAP/HIP-HOP
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
Favorite Male Artist: T.I.
Favorite Album: T.I./T.I. vs. T.I.P.

ADULT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
Favorite Artist: Daughtry


LATIN MUSIC
Favorite Artist: Jennifer Lopez

ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC
Favorite Artist: Linkin Park

CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
Favorite Artist: Casting Crowns

SOUNDTRACKS
Favorite Album: High School Musical 2

FAVORITE BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST
Daughtry

 

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