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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