The 2009 American Music Awards had amazing and controversial performances but before kicking off the show celebrities showed off their special attire for the evening at the red carpet of the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday (November 22) – 2009 AMA Red Carpet.
Michael Jackson won Pop male artist and Pop Male Album. The International Award of Excellence went to Whitney Houston.
Here is the complete list.
In Pop-Rock Category - Male artist: Michael Jackson, Female artist: Taylor Swift, Band, duo or group: Black Eyed Peas, Album: Michael Jackson, “Number Ones”
In the Soul-R&B Category - Male artist: Michael Jackson, Female artist: Beyonce, Band, duo or group: Black Eyed Peas, Album: Michael Jackson, “Number Ones”
In the Country Category - Male artist: Keith Urban, Female artist: Taylor Swift, Band, duo or group: Rascal Flatts, Album: Taylor Swift, “Fearless”
Adult Contemporary was Taylor Swift, Alternative Rock: Green Day, Latin: Aventura, Contemporary Inspirational: Mary Mary, and Soundtrack Album: “Twilight Soundtrack”
Red Carpet Hot Celebs: Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Fergie, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Adam Lambert, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Melissa Etheridge, Paula Abdul, Sofia Vergara, Black Eyed Peas, Carrie Underwood, Colbie Caillat, Joe Perry, Pete Wentz, Perez Hilton, Kelly Clarkson, Kristen Bell, Melanie Thornton, Leona Lewis, Ne-Yo, Shakira, Phoebe Price, Reba McIntire, Toni Braxton and Val Kilmer.