42nd Annual American Music Awards (2014)

Welcome to our coverage of the 42nd American Music Awards. The nominations were announced on October 13th, 2014, while the ceremony took place on November 23rd, 2014 at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles.

8:04 PM

Pitbull introduces a performance by Taylor Swift of her hit "Blank Space".

8:07 PM

Pitbull welcomes viewers to the AMA's. It's his second staright year hosting. "In the four minutes Taylor was onstage, she sold 65 million albums," he jokes.

"Now, it seems to be from last year, you guys liked my speaking a little bit of Spanish. and ABC found out last year, when I spoke just three Spanish words, ratings went up 142%. So get ready for three hours of just subtitles," he adds.

8:10 PM

Tonight's first presenter is actor Patrick Dempsey. He's presenting Favorite Band, Duo or Group - Pop/Rock. And the AMA goes to One Direction.

8:19 PM

The Fault In Our Stars' Ansel Elgort intros a performance of "Boom Clap" and "Break the Rules" by Charli XCX. The band breaks their instruments, which is so The Who circa 1967.

8:22 PM

Matthew Morrison and Rita Ora then intro a performance by Magic and Wyclef Jean.

8:31 PM

Pitbull talks about social media before introducing Jamie Foxx. He's presenting Rap/Hip-Hop Album. And the AMA goes to Iggy Azalea's "The New Classic". It's her first AMA win.

“This award is the first award I have ever won in my entire life. And it means so much to me, that it's the best hip-hop. Because that is what inspired me to move to America and pursue my dreams and it's what helped me as a teenager to get through my life.” - Iggy Azalea

8:35 PM

Gavin DeGraw and Becky G intro a performance by 5 Seconds of Summer of The Romantics "What I Like About You."

8:43 PM

The Walking Dead's Danai Gurira and Lauren Cohan intro a performance by Imagine Dragons.

8:48 PM

Orange is the New Black's Taylor Schilling and Uzo Aduba present Favorite Male Artist - Pop/Rock. And the AMA goes to Sam Smith.

8:55 PM

Pitbull introduces Dianna Agron and Nathan Fillion, who in turn introduce a performance by Sam Smith. Time for a nap.

9:00 PM

T.I. intros a performance by Iggy Azalea and Charli XCX.

9:06 PM

Meghan Trainor and Jhene Aiko present Country Male Artist. And the AMA goes to Luke Bryan.

9:10 PM

Elizabeth Banks introduces a performance by Lorde.

9:15 PM

We seque into a performsnce by Ariana Grande.

9:21 PM

Newlyweds Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy present Pop/Rock Album. And the AMA goes to One Direction, their second win of the night.

9:29 PM

Miss America, Kira Kazantsev, intros a performance by Pitbull and Ne-Yo.

9:34 PM

Khloe Kardashian and Kylie and Kendall Jenner are presenting Pop/Rock Female. And the AMA goes to Katy Perry.

9:40 PM

Brantley Gilbert and Danica McKellar are presenting Alternative Rock. And the AMA goes to Imagine Dragons.

9:42 PM

Mary Lambert and Lucy Hale intro a performance by Selena Gomez.

9:47 PM

Julianne Hough is now here to present New Artist of the Year. And the AMA goes to 5 Seconds of Summer.

9:55 PM

Pitbull intros presenters Olivia Munn and Patrick Monahan. They're presenting Rap/Hiphop artist. And the AMA goes to Iggy Azalea.

9:57 PM

The lovely Kate Beckinsale intros a performance by One Direction. Why couldn't that direction be exit?

10:02 PM

Blackish's Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross intro a performance by Lil' Wayne and Christina Milian which segies into a performance by Skylar Grey and Nicki Minaj.

10:12 PM

After a clip of the late Dick Clark being praised by Diana Ross, she takes to the stage to talk about Taylor Swift and the Dick Clark Award of Excellence. After a clip package of career stats and highlights, Swift takes to the stage.

10:18 PM

Josh Duhamel is now onstage to introduce a performance by his wife, Fergie, and DJ Mustard.

10:28 PM

Pitbull introduces Luke Bryan who in turn intros a performance by satellite from Garth Brooks.

10:33 PM

Ella Henderson and Aloe Blacc intro a performance by Mary J. Blige.

10:42 PM

Shark Tank stars Mark Cuban, Daymond John, Kevin O'Leary and Robert Herjavec present Country Album. And the AMA goes to Brantley Gilbert for "Just As I Am".

10:45 PM

Pentatonix intro a performance by Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj of the hit song "Bang Bang."

10:53 PM

It's time for Artist of the Year, presented by Heidi Klum. And the AMA goes to One Direction. Cue the four horsemen of the apocalypse.

10:55 PM

and now, bringing up the rear of the show, performing "Booty", Jennifer Lopez and Iggy Azalea.

11:01 PM

And that's it for another year. We've updated the list below with the categories that were announced before the broadcast.

Here's a look at the nominees and winners:

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

  • Iggy Azalea
  • Beyoncé
  • Luke Bryan
  • Eminem
  • Imagine Dragons
  • John Legend
  • Lorde
  • One Direction
  • Katy Perry
  • Pharrell Williams

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY KOHL'S

  • 5 Seconds of Summer
  • Iggy Azalea
  • Bastille
  • Sam Smith
  • Meghan Trainor

SINGLE OF THE YEAR

  • Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX "Fancy"
  • John Legend "All of Me"
  • MAGIC! "Rude"
  • Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J "Dark Horse"
  • Pharrell Williams "Happy"

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST - POP/ROCK

  • John Legend
  • Sam Smith
  • Pharrell Williams

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST - POP/ROCK

  • Iggy Azalea
  • Lorde
  • Katy Perry

FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP - POP/ROCK

  • Imagine Dragons
  • One Direction
  • OneRepublic

FAVORITE ALBUM - POP/ROCK

  • Lorde "Pure Heroine"
  • One Direction "Midnight Memories"
  • Katy Perry "Prism"

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST - COUNTRY

  • Jason Aldean
  • Luke Bryan
  • Blake Shelton

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST - COUNTRY

  • Miranda Lambert
  • Kacey Musgraves
  • Carrie Underwood

FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP - COUNTRY

  • Eli Young Band
  • Florida Georgia Line
  • Lady Antebellum

FAVORITE ALBUM - COUNTRY

  • Garth Brooks "Blame It On My Roots: Five Decades of Influences"
  • Eric Church "The Outsiders"
  • Brantley Gilbert "Just As I Am"

FAVORITE ARTIST - RAP/HIP-HOP

  • Iggy Azalea
  • Drake
  • Eminem

FAVORITE ALBUM - RAP/HIP-HOP

  • Iggy Azalea "The New Classic"
  • Drake "Nothing Was The Same"
  • Eminem "The Marshall Mathers LP 2"

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST - SOUL/R&B

  • Chris Brown
  • John Legend
  • Pharrell Williams

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST - SOUL/R&B

  • Jhené Aiko
  • Beyoncé
  • Mary J. Blige

FAVORITE ALBUM - SOUL/R&B

  • Beyoncé "Beyoncé"
  • John Legend "Love in the Future"
  • Pharrell Williams "G I R L"

FAVORITE ARTIST - ALTERNATIVE ROCK

  • Bastille
  • Imagine Dragons
  • Lorde

FAVORITE ARTIST - ADULT CONTEMPORARY

  • Sara Bareilles
  • OneRepublic
  • Katy Perry

FAVORITE ARTIST - LATIN

  • Marc Anthony
  • Enrique Iglesias
  • Romeo Santos

FAVORITE ARTIST - CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL

  • Casting Crowns
  • Hillsong United
  • Newsboys

FAVORITE ARTIST - ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC (EDM)

  • Avicii
  • Calvin Harris
  • Zedd

TOP SOUNDTRACK

  • Frozen
  • The Fault In Our Stars
  • Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix, Vol. 1

Dick Clark Award of Excellence

  • Taylor Swift