American Music Awards 2014 (AMA) witnessed some of the biggest acts of the industry on Sunday night with performances from One Direction, 5 Seconds of Summer, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez and Iggy Azalea among others.
While entertaining the world with their performances, AMA did not forget to honour the artists for their contribution to the music industry.
One Direction bagged three awards, including "Artist of the Year", "Favorite Album - Pop/Rock" and "Favorite Band, Duo Or Group - Pop/Rock".
Though the British boy band was expecting recognition for their performances, winning three awards came as a surprise to them. "I can't believe we've won three, it's amazing, it's so cool," Mirror quoted Liam Payne.
Meanwhile, Iggy Azalea took home two awards at the AMA 2014 in Los Angeles, including "Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist." On the other hand, Taylor Swift received the newly introduced "Dick Clark Award of Excellence" from music legend Diana Ross.
"What you did by going out and investing in music and albums is you are saying that you believe in the same thing that I believe in: that music is valuable and music should be consumed in albums and albums should be consumed as art and appreciated," said Swift.
Find Photos from AMA 2014 below:
Could @Harry_Styles look more like a rock star? More stunning B&W photos from the #AMAs: http://t.co/WNkZSnM36M pic.twitter.com/Q8h8tRR3dK
— AMAs (@TheAMAs) November 24, 2014
CAPTION THIS: @KendallJenner & @FrankieJGrande playin' around in the audience! #AMAs pic.twitter.com/V6nbwR11tf — AMAs (@TheAMAs) November 24, 2014
BIG CONGRATS to @taylorswift13 for receiving #AMAs highest honor & the first-ever "Dick Clark Award for Excellence!" pic.twitter.com/YmALHNU6Ap
— AMAs (@TheAMAs) November 24, 2014
Smooch of the night! #BLANKSPACEonAMAs #CongratsTaylor #AMAs pic.twitter.com/KZI0v3q77h — AMAs (@TheAMAs) November 24, 2014
#Arianators, are you ready? You sure? You might not be able to take the cuteness. @FrankieJGrande @ArianaGrande pic.twitter.com/rgjWy02Lzy
— AMAs (@TheAMAs) November 24, 2014
Another reminder that @5SOS was #AMAzing. Not that you need a reminder #5SOSfam #WhatILikeAboutYou pic.twitter.com/oip3RjojFB — AMAs (@TheAMAs) November 24, 2014
#5SOSfam, a performance AND a win? How did your hearts handle tonight?! #AMAs pic.twitter.com/0Te23i22GV — AMAs (@TheAMAs) November 24, 2014
.@NICKIMINAJ, @ArianaGrande & @JessieJ were BANG BANGIN' with their moves on that #AMAs stage. #BANGBANGAMAs pic.twitter.com/ivOxaQNVQf — AMAs (@TheAMAs) November 24, 2014
"We're the three best friends that anyone could have." #AMAs pic.twitter.com/Oc7ZYVLcLZ
— AMAs (@TheAMAs) November 24, 2014
Such a beautiful moment. #CongratsTaylor #AMAs pic.twitter.com/R2DFkkJKjn — AMAs (@TheAMAs) November 24, 2014
.@5SOS cheesing for the camera after their big win! #AMAs pic.twitter.com/300wSqFCEs
— AMAs (@TheAMAs) November 24, 2014
Well, well, well, congrats AGAIN to @IGGYAZALEA on your second award of #AMAs night for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist. pic.twitter.com/dkvRLhCNME
— AMAs (@TheAMAs) November 24, 2014
WEST COAST: Get ready! 1 hour till the #AMAs start on @ABCNetwork! pic.twitter.com/flEyrVz9PK — AMAs (@TheAMAs) November 24, 2014
.@onedirection under the moonlight has #Directioners like #AMAs pic.twitter.com/5Lg3tDWZ7c
— AMAs (@TheAMAs) November 24, 2014
#FunFact: @Fergie's has sold over 30 million albums worldwide! #FergieOnAMAs pic.twitter.com/AUWw9Ztv5z — AMAs (@TheAMAs) November 24, 2014