AMA winners
A list of winners of the 2015 American Music Awards, presented Sunday at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles: Artist of the year: One DirectionNew artist: Sam HuntSong of the year: “Blank Space,” Taylor SwiftCollaboration of the year: “Where Are U Now?” Skrillex & Diplo, feat. Justin BieberMale artist, pop/rock: Ed SheeranFemale artist, pop/rock: Ariana GrandeDuo or group, pop-rock: One DirectionAlbum, pop/rock: “1989,” Taylor SwiftMale artist, country: Luke BryanFemale artist, country: Carrie UnderwoodDuo or group, country: Florida Georgia LineAlbum, country: “Anything Goes,” Florida Georgia LineArtist, rap/hip-hop: Nicki MinajAlbum, rap/hip-hop: “The Pinkprint,” Nicki MinajMale artist, soul/R&B: The WeekndFemale artist, soul/R&B: RihannaAlbum, soul/R&B: “Beauty Behind the Madness,” The WeekndArtist, alternative rock: Fall Out BoyArtist, adult contemporary: Taylor SwiftArtist, Latin: Enrique IglesiasArtist, contemporary inspirational: Casting CrownsArtist, electronic dance music: Calvin HarrisSoundtrack: “Pitch Perfect 2”
Celine Dion performs at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles. 
Nicki Minaj presents the award presents the award for favorite duo or group – pop/rock at the American Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP) One Direction might have debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard charts behind Justin Bieber, but they won the topaward at Sunday’s American Music Awards.
“This is a testament to how incredible our fans are,” Louis Tomlinson said onstage at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
“We just want to thank everyone that’s helped us in the last five years,” Liam Payne added.
The band won the top award at last year’s show – as a quintet with Zayn Malik. They also won favorite duo or group – pop/rock Sunday night.