The 32-year-old singer won seven accolades at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday night (19.11.17), including Artist of the Year, Pop or Rock Male Artist and the Pop or Rock Album prize for ’24K Magic’.
Despite his haul of gongs, Bruno wasn’t at the ceremony due to tour commitments in South America so had to thank fans via video message.
He said: “I wish I could be partying with y’all.”
Keith was another big winner on the night as he picked up a hat-trick of awards, including the Best Male Country Artist prize.
When he went on stage to collect the huge accolade, he was also told by presenting pair Justin Hartley and Kathryn Hahn that he had won for Best Country Song for his hit ‘Blue Ain’t Your Color’ and he’d scooped the Country Album accolade for ‘Ripcord’.
When Kathryn joked he didn’t have enough hands to hold his haul, Justin handed two of the awards to his wife Nicole Kidman, who was sat in the front row.
Keith said: “Absolutely, you should be sharing these my love.”
He then thanked his significant other and their kids, Sunday, nine, and Faith, six.
Keith told the crowd: “To my fans, you are the best in the world. Baby girl, I share these with you tonight and our baby girls at home.”
Other big winners at the star-studded ceremony were Diana Ross, who took home the Lifetime Achievement Award, and also performed her 1980 hit ‘I’m Coming Out’ as well as ‘Take Me Higher’ and ‘Ease on Down the Road’.
Diana’s daughter Rhonda Ross Kendrick presented her with the accolade, and the legendary singer admitted she was “so humbled” to receive the prize.
She told the audience: “This is all about love, This is my family and I’m sending love out there to each and everyone one of you – our global family. I’m so humbled. I love you so very much and I think you know that.
“I really, really love you so very much and I will hold onto this beautiful honour. Thank you.”
Other winners on the night included Niall Horan, who picked up the New Artist of the Year gong, while Lady Gaga was named the Pop or Rock Female artist and Coldplay won the Tour of the Year accolade.
Following are winners in key categories.
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Bruno Mars
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Niall Horan
COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
“Despacito” – Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee feat. Justin Bieber
TOUR OF THE YEAR
Coldplay
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
“That’s What I Like” – Bruno Mars
AMERICAN MUSIC AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT
Diana Ross
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST -POP/ROCK
Bruno Mars
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK
Lady Gaga
FAVORITE DUO OR GROUP – POP/ROCK
Imagine Dragons
FAVORITE ALBUM – POP/ROCK
“24K Magic” – Bruno Mars
FAVORITE ARTIST – ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Linkin Park
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – COUNTRY
Keith Urban
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – COUNTRY
Carrie Underwood
FAVORITE DUO OR GROUP – COUNTRY
Little Big Town
FAVORITE ALBUM – COUNTRY
“Ripcord” – Keith Urban
FAVORITE SONG – COUNTRY
“Blue Ain’t Your Color” – Keith Urban
FAVORITE ARTIST – ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC (EDM)
The Chainsmokers
FAVORITE ARTIST – RAP/HIP-HOP
Drake
FAVORITE ALBUM – RAP/HIP-HOP
“DAMN.” – Kendrick Lamar
FAVORITE SONG – RAP/HIP-HOP
“I’m the One” – DJ Khaled feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, Lil Wayne
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B
Bruno Mars
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B
Beyonce
FAVORITE ALBUM – SOUL/R&B
“24K Magic” – Bruno Mars
FAVORITE SONG – SOUL/R&B
“That’s What I Like” – Bruno Mars
