About The Show
By polling music buyers, the AMAs are awarded based on popularity. Whoever said it doesn't pay to be popular got it wrong in this case. A variety of genres are honored, which promises for a star studded ceremony every year.
Host: Jimmy Kimmel
Date: November 22, 2008
City: NOKIA Theatre in Los Angeles
The Nominees
Favorite Male Artist - Pop/ Rock Music
Favorite Female Artist - Pop/ Rock Music
Favorite Band, Duo Or Group - Pop/ Rock Music
Favorite Album - Pop/ Rock Music
5. Favorite Male Artist - Country Music
Favorite Female Artist - Country Music
Favorite Band, Duo Or Group - Country Music
Favorite Album - Country Music
Favorite Male Artist - Rap/hip-hop Music
Favorite Band, Duo Or Group - Rap/hip-hop Music
Favorite Album - Rap/hip-hop Music
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Winner:
Kayne West Graduation - Jay-Z American Gangster
- Lil Wayne Tha Carter III
Favorite Male Artist - Soul/rhythm & Blues Music
Favorite Female Artist - Soul/rhythm & Blues Music
Favorite Album - Soul/rhythm & Blues Music
Favorite Artist - Alternative Rock Music
Favorite Artist - Adult Contemporary Music
Favorite Artist - Latin Music
Favorite Artist - Contemporary Inspirational
T-mobile Breakthrough Artist
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Winner: Jonas Brothers
- Colbie Caillat
- Flo Rida
- Paramore
- The-Dream