EDM Makes Headway At The 2017 American Music Awards
Hosted at the Microsoft Theatre in LA, on Sunday, November 19, 2017, the 2017 American Music Awards mark the 45th anniversary. Hosted by TV actress, Tracee Ellis Ross, the AMAs were intense as newcomers, and American icons go head-to-head. Fans voted for their top pick in pop, rock, EDM, hip-hop and more. The 2017 American Music Awards is unlike any other awards showing, allowing the fans decide the winners.
EDM NOMINEES/WINNER
Nominated for favorite artist in Electronic Dance Music included The Chainsmokers, DJ Snake, and Calvin Harris three of the biggest names in the EDM world. As votes are tallied up, there is no telling who’s going to take home the award. Waiting in anticipation for the name to be read The Chainsmokers are called to the stage to collect their AMA. Aside from winning the AMA for favorite artist in Electronic Dance music, The Chainsmokers were nominated for Collaboration of the Year, Favorite Duo or Group Pop/Rock and favorite Song Pop/Rock for “Closer” featuring Halsey. Last but not least, The Chainsmokers went up against Bruno Mars, Drake, Kendrick Lamar and Ed Sheeran for the Coveted Artist of the Year Award.
PERFORMANCE BY SELENA GOMEZ AND MARSHMELLO
Selena Gomez and producer Marshmello performed their collaborative single, “Wolves,” at the 2017 American Music Awards. Owning the stage and making a memorable AMA performance, the duo put on a show that no one will forget.
The crowd is applauding as the lights dim out and a scene of mysteriousness is revealed. As the music begins, the audience can see a car with its headlights on in the middle of the dark woods. Gomez, in s simple silk white dress, is laying in front of the vehicle as fog covers her. As she begins to sing and stands out of the fog her dancers also emerge, also dressed in white dresses. As the song goes on you can notice Gomez looks dazed as her dancers graciously carry her through (all intentional). Behind some trees, Marshmello can be seen on the drums accompanied by a guitarist to bring an extra feel to the beat.
PERFORMANCE BY ZEDD AND ALESSIA
At No. 7 on the hot 100, Zedd and Alessia performed their hit single “Stay” at the 2017 American Music Awards.
Alessia Cara impressed the crowd in a beautiful white dress and live vocals to compliment her perfectly. Behind her is Zedd playing on a Roland piano accompanied by orchestration to put out the perfect sound. Zedd and Alessia pleased the audience with their duo.
HAILEE STEINFELD, ALESSO, FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE AND ANDREW WATT AMA PERFORMANCE
Performing their collaboration, “Let You Go,” at the 2017 American Music Awards is Hailee Steinfeld, Alesso, Florida Georgia Line and Andrew Watt.
The stage set-up for this collaboration was a genius. Hailee Steinfeld was positioned front stage with dancers. Behind her stood a rectangular structure with separated square spaces. In the bottom spaces Alesso and Andrew Watt were placed and in the areas above was Florida Georgia Line.
Steinfeld in thigh-high, silver, sparkle boots and a sexy dress captivated the audience. Between her appearance and vocals what’s not to be taken back by? Alesso manning the decks and putting out phenomenal beats was accompanied by Andrew Watt on the guitar. Doing back up vocal was Country Pop duo Florida Georgia Line, who many people are familiar with.
See a list of awards and winner below.
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Bruno Mars — WINNER
The Chainsmokers
Drake
Kendrick Lamar
Ed Sheeran
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Niall Horan — WINNER
James Arthur
Julia Michaels
Post Malone
Rae Sremmurd
COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber, “Despacito” — WINNER
The Chainsmokers feat. Halsey, “Closer”
DJ Khaled feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper & Lil Wayne, “I’m The One”
Maroon 5 feat. Kendrick Lamar, “Don’t Want to Know”
The Weeknd feat. Daft Punk, “Starboy”
TOUR OF THE YEAR
Coldplay — WINNER
Garth Brooks
U2
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Bruno Mars, “That’s What I Like” — WINNER
Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee, “Despacito”
Ed Sheeran, “Shape of You”
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST — POP/ROCK
Bruno Mars — WINNER
Drake
Ed Sheeran
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST — POP/ROCK
Lady Gaga — WINNER
Alessia Cara
Rihanna
FAVORITE DUO OR GROUP — POP/ROCK
Imagine Dragons — WINNER
The Chainsmokers
Coldplay
FAVORITE ALBUM — POP/ROCK
Bruno Mars, 24K Magic — WINNER
Drake, More Life
The Weeknd, Starboy
FAVORITE SONG — POP/ROCK
Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber, “Despacito” — WINNER
The Chainsmokers feat. Halsey, “Closer”
Ed Sheeran, “Shape of You”
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST — COUNTRY
Keith Urban — WINNER
Sam Hunt
Thomas Rhett
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST — COUNTRY
Carrie Underwood — WINNER
Miranda Lambert
Maren Morris
FAVORITE DUO OR GROUP — COUNTRY
Little Big Town — WINNER
Florida Georgia Line
Old Dominion
FAVORITE ALBUM — COUNTRY
Keith Urban, Ripcord — WINNER
Jason Aldean, They Don’t Know
Chris Stapleton, From a Room:, Vol. 1
FAVORITE SONG — COUNTRY
Keith Urban, “Blue Ain’t Your Color” — WINNER
Sam Hunt, “Body Like a Back Road”
Jon Pardi, “Dirt on My Boots”
FAVORITE ARTIST — RAP/HIP-HOP
Drake — WINNER
Kendrick Lamar
Migos
FAVORITE ALBUM — RAP/HIP-HOP
Kendrick Lamar, DAMN. — WINNER
Drake, More Life
Migos, Culture
FAVORITE SONG — RAP/HIP-HOP
DJ Khaled feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper & Lil Wayne, “I’m The One” — WINNER
Kendrick Lamar, “Humble.”
Rae Sremmurd feat. Gucci Mane, “Black Beatles”
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST — SOUL/R&B
Bruno Mars — WINNER
Childish Gambino
The Weeknd
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST — SOUL/R&B
Beyoncé — WINNER
Kehlani
Rihanna
FAVORITE ALBUM — SOUL/R&B
Bruno Mars, 24K Magic — WINNER
Childish Gambino, Awaken My Love!
The Weeknd, Starboy
FAVORITE SONG — SOUL/R&B
Bruno Mars, “That’s What I Like” — WINNER
Khalid, “Location”
The Weeknd, “Starboy”
FAVORITE ARTIST — ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Linkin Park — WINNER
Imagine Dragons
Twenty-One Pilots
FAVORITE ARTIST — ADULT CONTEMPORARY
Shawn Mendes — WINNER
Bruno Mars
Ed Sheeran
FAVORITE ARTIST — LATIN
Shakira — WINNER
Luis Fonsi
Daddy Yankee
FAVORITE ARTIST — CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
Lauren Daigle — WINNER
MercyMe
Chris Tomlin
FAVORITE ARTIST — ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC (EDM)
The Chainsmokers — WINNER
Calvin Harris
DJ Snake
TOP SOUNDTRACK
Moana — WINNER
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