Former American Idol alumni led the way at the American Music Awards, as fans show their support of the popular artists, led by Daughtry and Carrie Underwood.
Idol Chris Daughtry and his band Daughtry, came away with awards for breakthrough artist, favorite contemporary artist and favorite pop/rock album.
Carrie Underwood was right there with them, as she won for favorite female country artist, favorite country album and T-Mobile's text-in award.
Fans showed their appreciation for Justin Timberlake also, awarding him with the best pop/rock male artist and soul/R&B album.
The rules format changed this year, with fans able to vote at a Web site set up by ABC (DIS). Nominees were determined by overall retail sales and radio play time.
Hosting the awards this year was Jimmy Kimmel.
All this years winners:
Breakthrough Artist: Daughtry
Contemporary Artist: Daughtry
Pop/Rock Album: Daughtry
Country Female Artist: Carrie Underwood
Country Album: Carrie Underwood, Some Heart
T-Mobile Text-in Award: Carrie Underwood
Soul/R&B Album: Justin Timberlake
Pop/rock male Artist: Justin Timberlake
Country Band, Duo or Group: Rascal Flatts
Soul/R&B Male Artist: Akon
Favourite Soundtrack Album: High School Musical 2
International Artist: Beyonce
Rap/Hip-Hop Band, Duo or Group: Bong Thugs 'n Harmony
Soul/R&B Female Artist: Rihanna
Pop/Rock Female Artist: Fergie
Favorite Male Rap Artist: T.I.
Favorite Rap Album: T.I. / T.I. vs. T.I.P.
Favorite Artist Latin: Jennifer Lopez
Favorite Artist Inspirational: Casting Crowns
Favorite Male Artist Country: Tim McGraw
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Nickelback
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