# American Music Awards of 2008

The 36th Annual American Music Awards were held on November 23, 2008 at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California. The ceremony was hosted by Jimmy Kimmel. The nominations were announced on October 11, 2008.

## Performers

| Artist(s) | Song(s) |
| Christina Aguilera | "Beautiful" "Keeps Gettin' Better" "Genie in a Bottle" "Dirrty" "Ain't No Other Man" "Fighter" |
| New Kids on the Block | "Single" "You Got It (The Right Stuff)" "Please Don't Go Girl" "I'll Be Loving You (Forever)" "Dirty Dancing" |
| P!nk | "Sober" |
| Taylor Swift | "White Horse" |
| Ne-Yo | "Miss Independent" "Closer" |
| Leona Lewis | "Better in Time" |
| Miley Cyrus | "Fly on the Wall" |
| Coldplay | "Lovers in Japan" |
| Mariah Carey | "I Stay in Love" |
| The Fray | "You Found Me" |
| Beyoncé | "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" |
| Jonas Brothers | "Tonight" |
| The Pussycat Dolls | "I Hate This Part" "When I Grow Up" |
| Annie Lennox | "Why" |
| Natasha Bedingfield | "Soulmate" "Unwritten" "Pocketful of Sunshine" |
| Rihanna | "Rehab" |
| Kanye West | "Heartless" |
| Sarah McLachlan P!nk | "Angel" |
| Alicia Keys Queen Latifah Kathleen Battle | "Superwoman" |

## Presenters

* Jamie Foxx
* Sarah Chalke
* Akon
* Julianne Hough
* Ashley Tisdale
* David Archuleta
* Demi Lovato
* Kate Walsh
* Paris Hilton
* T-Pain
* Jordin Sparks
* Scott Weiland
* Daughtry
* Billy Ray Cyrus
* Mötley Crüe
* Terrence Howard
* Nick Lachey
* Aretha Franklin
* Steven Tyler
* Joe Perry
* Richie Sambora
* Colbie Caillat
* David Cook
* The-Dream
* Enrique Iglesias
* LL Cool J
* Jesse McCartney
* Nickelback
* Solange
* Shailene Woodley
* Lance Bass
* Justin Timberlake

## Winners and nominees

| Artist of the Year | New Artist of the Year |
| Chris Brown Coldplay Eagles Alicia Keys Lil Wayne | Jonas Brothers Colbie Caillat Flo Rida Paramore The-Dream |
| Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist | Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist |
| Chris Brown Kid Rock Usher | Rihanna Mariah Carey Alicia Keys |
| Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group | Favorite Pop/Rock Album |
| Daughtry Coldplay Eagles | As I Am - Alicia Keys Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends - Coldplay Long Road Out of Eden - Eagles |
| Favorite Country Male Artist | Favorite Country Female Artist |
| Brad Paisley Garth Brooks Kenny Chesney | Taylor Swift Reba McEntire Carrie Underwood |
| Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group | Favorite Country Album |
| Rascal Flatts Brooks & Dunn Sugarland | Carnival Ride - Carrie Underwood The Ultimate Hits (Garth Brooks album) - Garth Brooks Still Feels Good - Rascal Flatts |
| Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist | Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Band, Duo or Group |
| Kanye West Flo Rida Lil Wayne | Three 6 Mafia G-Unit Wu-Tang Clan |
| Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album | Favorite Soul/R&B Album |
| Graduation – Kanye West American Gangster – Jay-Z Tha Carter III – Lil Wayne | As I Am – Alicia Keys Growing Pains – Mary J. Blige E=MC² – Mariah Carey |
| Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist | Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist |
| Chris Brown J. Holiday Usher | Rihanna Mary J. Blige Alicia Keys |
| Favorite Alternative Artist | Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist |
| Linkin Park Coldplay Foo Fighters | Jordin Sparks Daughtry Eagles |
| Favorite Soundtrack | Favorite Latin Artist |
| Alvin and the Chipmunks Juno Mamma Mia! | Enrique Iglesias Juanes Wisin & Yandel |
| Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist | Honorary Award |
| Third Day Casting Crowns MercyMe | Mariah Carey |
| Award of Merit ||
| Annie Lennox ||