Other early winners included Elton John and Kendrick Lamar. Find out everything to know about the 2022 AMAs, including how to watch, all of the 2022 American Music Awards winners and nominees and more.
When are the 2022 American Music Awards?
The American Music Awards ceremony took place on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022, at 8 p.m. ET.
How can I watch the American Music Awards 2022?
The American Music Awards aired on ABC stations. You can stream it on Hulu as of Monday, Nov. 21, 2022.
How can I stream the 2022 American Music Awards?
The 2022 American Music Awards streamed on ABC.com with a valid cable login and the ABC app. It is also available for streaming on Hulu.
Who is hosting the 2022 American Music Awards?
Whose Line Is It Anyway? alum and Dancing With the Stars hopeful Wayne Brady hosted the 2022 AMAs ceremony.
Who are the American Music Awards 2022 performers?
The 2022 American Music Awards had a star-studded lineup of performers, including:
P!nk
P!nk performed a tribute to the late Olivia Newton-John. The Grease icon died in August 2022 after a long battle with breast cancer. She also opened the show with a live, roller-skating rendition of her new single “Never Gonna Not Dance Again.”
Stevie Wonder, Charlie Puth and Ari Lennox
Living legend Stevie Wonder joined Charlie Puth and Ari Lennox in a tribute performance to AMA Icon Award honoree Lionel Richie.
Anitta
Anitta performed her hits “Lobby” and “Envolver.” Missy Elliott was a surprise guest!
Dove Cameron
New Artist of the Year winner Dove Cameron performed her single “Boyfriend.” She also delivered a heartfelt speech in support of the LGBTQIA+ community.
GloRilla
GloRilla made her AMAs debut with no other than Cardi B!
David Guetta and Bebe Rexha
DJ David Guetta and Bebe Rexha team up for a performance of “I’m Good (Blue),” a fan-favorite track that samples “Blue” by Eiffel 65.
Lil Baby
Lil Baby performed a medley of his hits “California Breeze” and “In a Minute.”
2022 American Music Awards Nominees
Artist of the Year
AdeleBad BunnyBeyoncéDrakeHarry StylesTaylor Swift WINNERThe Weeknd
New Artist of the Year
Dove Cameron WINNERGAYLELattoMåneskinSteve Lacy
Collaboration of the Year
Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz and Encanto Cast, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno"Elton John and Dua Lipa, “Cold Heart - PNAU Remix” WINNERFuture ft. Drake and Tems, “WAIT FOR U"Lil Nas X ft. Jack Harlow, “INDUSTRY BABY"The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber, “STAY”
Favorite Touring Artist
Bad BunnyColdplay WINNEREd SheeranElton JohnThe Rolling Stones
Favorite Music Video
Adele, “Easy On Me"Bad Bunny ft. Chencho Corleone, “Me Porto Bonito"Harry Styles, “As It Was"Lil Nas X ft. Jack Harlow, “INDUSTRY BABY"Taylor Swift, “All Too Well (Taylor’s Version)” WINNER
Favorite Male Pop Artist
Bad BunnyDrakeEd SheeranHarry Styles WINNERThe Weeknd
Favorite Female Pop Artist
AdeleBeyoncéDoja CatLizzoTaylor Swift WINNER
Favorite Pop Duo or Group
BTS WINNERColdplayImagine DragonsMåneksinOneRepublic
Favorite Pop Album
Adele, 30Bad Bunny, Un Verano Sin TiBeyoncé, RenaissanceHarry Styles, Harry’s HouseTaylor Swift, Red (Taylor’s Version) WINNERThe Weeknd, Dawn FM
Favorite Pop Song
Adele, “Easy On Me"Carolina Gaitán, Mauro Castillo, Adassa, Rhenzy Feliz, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz and Encanto Cast, “We Don’t Talk About Bruno"Harry Styles, “As It Was” WINNERLizzo, “About Damn Time"The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber, “STAY”
Favorite Male Country Artist
Chris StapletonCody JohnsonLuke CombsMorgan Wallen WINNERWalker Hayes
Favorite Female Country Artist
Carrie UnderwoodLainey WilsonMaren MorrisMiranda LambertTaylor Swift WINNER
Favorite Country Duo or Group
Dan + Shay WINNERLady AOld DominionParmaleeZac Brown Band
Favorite Country Album
Carrie Underwood, Denim & RhinestonesLuke Combs, Growin’ UpCody Johnson, Human: The Double AlbumTaylor Swift, Red (Taylor’s Version) WINNERWalker Hayes, Country Stuff: The Album
Favorite Country Song
Chris Stapleton, “You Should Probably Leave"Cody Johnson, “‘Til You Can’t"Dustin Lynch ft. MacKenzie Porter, “Thinking ‘Bout You"Jordan Davis ft. Luke Bryan, “Buy Dirt"Morgan Wallen, “Wasted on You” WINNER
Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist
DrakeFutureKendrick Lamar WINNERLil BabyLil Durk
Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist
Cardi BGloRillaLattoMegan Thee StallionNicki Minaj WINNER
Favorite Hip-Hop Album
Future, I NEVER LIKED YOUGunna, DS4EVERKendrick Lamar, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers WINNERLil Durk, 7220Polo G, Hall of Fame 2.0
Favorite Hip-Hop Song
Future ft. Drake and Tems, “WAIT FOR U” WINNERJack Harlow, “First Class"Kodak Black, “Super Gremlin"Latto, “Big Energy"Lil Nas X ft. Jack Harlow, “INDUSTRY BABY”
Favorite Male R&B Artist
Brent FaiyazChris Brown WINNERGIVĒONLucky DayeThe Weeknd
Favorite Female R&B Artist
Beyoncé WINNERDoja CatMuni LongSummer WalkerSZA
Favorite R&B Album
Beyoncé, Renaissance WINNERDrake, Honestly, NevermindSilk Sonic (Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak), An Evening with Silk SonicSummer Walker, Still Over ItThe Weeknd, Dawn FM
Favorite R&B Song
Beyoncé, “BREAK MY SOUL” WINNERMuni Long, “Hrs And Hrs"Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak), “Smokin Out The Window"SZA, “I Hate U"Wizkid ft. Tems, “Essence”
Favorite Male Latin Artist
Bad Bunny WINNERFarrukoJ BalvinJhaycoRauw Alejandro
Favorite Female Latin Artist
Anitta WINNERBecky GKali UchisKAROL GROSALÍA
Favorite Latin Duo or Group
Banda MS de Sergio LizárragaCalibre 50Eslabon ArmadoGrupo FirmeYahritza Y Su Esencia WINNER
Favorite Latin Album
Bad Bunny, Un Verano Sin Ti WINNERFarruko, La 167J Balvin, JOSERauw Alejandro, Vice VersaROSALÍA, MOTOMAMI
Favorite Latin Song
Bad Bunny ft. Chencho Corleone, “Me Porto Bonito"Becky G x KAROL G, “MAMIII"KAROL G, “PROVENZA"Rauw Alejandro, “Todo de Ti"Sebastián Yatra, “Dos Oruguitas” WINNER
Favorite Rock Artist
Imagine DragonsMachine Gun Kelly WINNERMåneskinRed Hot Chili PeppersThe Lumineers
Favorite Rock Song
Foo Fighters, “Love Dies Young"Imagine Dragons x JID, “Enemy"Kate Bush, “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)“Måneskin, “Beggin’” WINNERRed Hot Chili Peppers, “Black Summer”
Favorite Rock Album
Coldplay, Music of the SpheresGhost, Impera WINNERImagine Dragons, Mercury – Act 1Machine Gun Kelly, mainstream selloutRed Hot Chili Peppers, Unlimited Love
Favorite Inspirational Artist
Anne Wilsonfor KING & COUNTRY WINNERKaty NicholeMatthew WestPhil Wickham
Favorite Gospel Artist
CeCe WinansDOEE. Dewey SmithMaverick City MusicTamela Mann WINNER
Favorite Dance/Electronic Artist
DiploMarshmello WINNERSwedish House MafiaThe ChainsmokersTiësto
Favorite Soundtrack
ELVIS WINNEREncantoSing 2Stranger Things: Soundtrack from the Netflix Series, Season 4Top Gun: Maverick
Favorite Afrobeats Artist
Burna BoyCKayFireboy DMLTemsWizkid WINNER
Favorite K-Pop Artist
BLACKPINKBTS WINNERSEVENTEENTOMORROW X TOGETHERTWICE Next, find out everything to know about the 2023 Grammys!
