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The 49th Annual American Music Awards were held on November 21, 2021, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, recognizing the most popular artists, singles and albums of 2021.[1] Cardi B hosted the ceremony, following Queen Latifah (1995) as the only female rappers in history to do so.[2][3][4][5][6] Cardi B became the first artist to win Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Song three times. BTS, Doja Cat, and Megan Thee Stallion won three awards each.

Quick Facts Date, Venue ...
American Music Awards of 2021
DateNovember 21, 2021
VenueMicrosoft Theater, Los Angeles
CountryUnited States
Hosted byCardi B
Most awards
Most nominationsOlivia Rodrigo (7)
Websitetheamas.com
Television/radio coverage
NetworkABC
Produced byJesse Collins Entertainment
MRC Live & Alternative
 2020 · AMA · 2022 
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The ceremony was notable as the first produced under the banner of MRC Live & Alternative, which was formerly known as Dick Clark Productions after use of that name was phased out the month before.[7] However, this would turn out to be the only year produced under this banner, as the Dick Clark Productions name was restored in August 2022.

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Performances

Notes

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Presenters

Presenters were announced on November 19, 2021.[16]

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Winners and nominees

The nominations were announced on ABC's Good Morning America, Spotify's morning show "The Get Up", and also via the American Music Awards Twitter account on October 28, 2021. Olivia Rodrigo received the most nominations with seven, followed by the Weeknd with six, and Bad Bunny, Doja Cat and Giveon with five each.[17][18] BTS became the first Asian artist to receive Artist of the Year at the American Music Awards. Three new categories were introduced in 2021: Favorite Trending Song, Favorite Latin Duo or Group, and Favorite Gospel Artist.[19]

Additionally, it was announced towards the end of October that though country singer Morgan Wallen had two nominations, due to his personal conduct in 2020 and 2021 which saw his music removed from further publicity and the suspension of his recording contract, he was not allowed to attend the ceremony or accept any awards won remotely. The show's production company plans to evaluate his future conduct in including him in future ceremonies.[19][20]

Winners are listed first and highlighted in bold.[21][22]

More information Artist of the Year, New Artist of the Year ...
Artist of the Year New Artist of the Year
Favorite Music Video Collaboration of the Year
Favorite Male Artist – Pop Favorite Female Artist – Pop
Favorite Male Artist – Hip-Hop Favorite Female Artist – Hip-Hop
Favorite Male Artist – Country Favorite Female Artist – Country
Favorite Male Artist – R&B Favorite Female Artist – R&B
Favorite Male Artist – Latin Favorite Female Artist – Latin
Favorite Artist – Rock Favorite Artist – Electronic Dance Music
Favorite Artist – Inspirational Favorite Artist – Gospel
Favorite Duo or Group – Pop Favorite Duo or Group – Country
Favorite Duo or Group – Latin Favorite Trending Song
Favorite Song – Pop Favorite Album – Pop
Favorite Song – Hip-Hop Favorite Album – Hip-Hop
Favorite Song – Country Favorite Album – Country
Favorite Song – R&B Favorite Album – R&B
Favorite Song – Latin Favorite Album – Latin
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