AMAs KICK OFF AWARDS SEASON

Chris Brown won three awards, including Favorite Artist of the Year, while Alicia Keys, Rihanna and Kanye West each took home two trophies at the 36th annual American Music Awards, which aired last night on ABC from the Nokia Theatre.

The show, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, featured a record 19 performances, including Keyes' performance of "Superwoman" with Queen Latifah and opera star Kathleen Battle, P!nk and Sarah McLachlan teaming up on "Angel" and a seven-minute medley of Christina Aguilera's greatest hits.

Also performing were Beyonce, Coldplay, Jonas Brothers, Kanye West, Mariah Carey, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus (who turned 16 yesterday), Ne-Yo, New Kids on the Block, Natasha Bedingfield, Leona Lewis, Pussycat Dolls, Taylor Swift and The Fray.

Presenting Artist of the Year to Brown were Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry. Unannounced guest Justin Timberlake presented Annie Lennox with an Award of Merit, the AMAs’ version of lifetime-achievement honors, while Mariah was recognized for becoming the solo artist with the most #1 hits in history

Showing up to present awards were Akon, David Archuleta, Lance Bass, Colbie Caillat, David Cook, Billy Ray Cyrus, Daughtry, Jamie Foxx, Paris Hilton, Julianne Hough, Terrence Howard, Enrique Iglesias, Nick Lachey, Demi Lovato, Jesse McCartney, Motley Crue, Nickelback, Richie Sambora, Jordin Sparks, The-Dream Ashley Tisdale, T-Pain, Kate Walsh, Scott Weiland and Shailene Woodley.

Here’s the complete list of winners:

Pop/Rock
Favorite Male Artist: Chris Brown
Favorite Female Artist: Rihanna
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Daughtry
Favorite Album: As I Am, Alicia Keys

Country
Favorite Male Artist: Brad Paisley
Favorite Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Rascal Flatts
Favorite Album: Carnival Ride, Carrie Underwood

R&B
Favorite Male Artist: Chris Brown
Favorite Female Artist: Rihanna
Favorite Album: As I Am, Alicia Keys

Hip-Hop
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Three 6 Mafia
Favorite Male Artist: Kanye West
Favorite Album: Graduation, Kanye West

AC
Favorite Artist: Jordin Sparks

Latin
Favorite Artist: Enrique Iglesias

Alternative
Favorite Artist: Linkin Park

Inspirational
Favorite Artist: Third Day

Soundtrack
Favorite Album: Alvin and the Chipmunks

Breakthrough Artist
Jonas Brothers