NEW YORK – Taylor Swift won her third consecutive artist of the year prize at the American Music Awards, but she missed the show for a good reason: She said she’s busy re-recording her early music after her catalog was sold.
She also won favorite music video and favorite pop/rock female artist, winning three honors and tying Bieber, Dan + Shay and the Weeknd for most wins Sunday.
“The last time I received this award it was given to me by the late, great Prince," he said after winning favorite soul/R&B album.
Breakthrough singer-rapper Doja Cat performed and won new artist of the year and favorite soul/R&B female artist.
And Megan Thee Stallion — won favorite rap/hip-hop songs for “WAP" with Cardi B — performed “Body" from her recently released debut album “Good News."