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2016 American Music Awards Predictions

These are my predictions for this year's American Music Awards - LIVE this Sunday on ABC!

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2016 American Music Awards Predictions
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The world's largest fan-voted awards show, the American Music Awards will air this Sunday, November 20th on ABC! This year, Gigi Hadid and Jay Pharoah will host the show for the first time. Some of music's biggest and brightest stars are set to perform during the 3-hour live broadcast show - including Justin Bieber, Fifth Harmony, Lady Gaga, Niall Horan, John Legend, Bruno Mars, Shawn Mendas, Twenty One Pilots, The Weeknd and all-star duets between The Chainsmokers and Halsey, Ariana Grande featuring Nicki Minaj and Maroon 5 with Kendrick Lamar! Plus, music legend, Sting will receive the Award of Merit and perform a medley of hits.

Although the performances are a big part of the show, the awards are even bigger! Fans have been voting for their favorites in all categories since the nominations were announced in early October. I'm here to predict who I think will win big at this year's show!


Artist of the Year

Justin Bieber - WINNER

Selena Gomez

Ariana Grande

Rihanna

Carrie Underwood


First of all, can someone say awkward? Having Justin and Selena battling in the night's biggest category? Haven't they had enough of each other yet? I guess the fans don't think so! The Artist of the Year category originally had 10 nominees (Adele, Beyoncé, Drake, Twenty One Pilots and The Weeknd were also included in the list) until fans votes narrowed the number down to 5 last week. All 5 of these artists have had such an incredible year. It would be hard to pick just one winner but, the fans will do that for us. With no doubt in my mind, Justin Bieber will walk away with the night's biggest honor!


New Artist of the Year - Un-leashed by T-Mobile

Alessia Cara

The Chainsmokers

DNCE

Shawn Mendas - WINNER

Zayn


This category may not seem like much competition for pop sensation, Shawn Mendas but, that could be a different story. Alessia Cara scored high on the charts with her debut hit, "Here" and now her beloved "Scars To Your Beautiful" is taking off so that could win her over some votes. The Chainsmokers have their huge hits over the past year with Daya ("Don't Let Me Down") and Halsey ("Closer"), which surely puts them in the running. Don't forget about DNCE, which has Joe Jonas as their lead singer. That could defiantly win them votes for all former Jonas Brothers fangirls. As well as Zayn whose One Direction lovers could push for the win. When it all comes down to it, Shawn Mendes will more than likely take home his first AMA. He has millions of fans all over the world, his new album, Illuminate hit #1 on the Billboard 200 album chart, and "Treat You Better" dominated pop radio this past summer.

Collaboration of the Year

"Don't Let Me Down" - The Chainsmokers (featuring Daya)

"One Dance" - Drake (featuring Wizkid & Kyla)

"Work From Home" - Fifth Harmony (featuring Ty Dolla $ign) - WINNER

"Work" - Rihanna (featuring Drake) - POTENTIAL WINNER

"Like I'm Gonna Lose You" - Meghan Trainor (featuring John Legend)

Out of all the 5 nominees, this category comes down to "Work From Home" and "Work". Fifth Harmony has such a strong fan base, especially when it comes to voting and this song has been their biggest hit yet. I say they win. Although, Queen RiRi and Drake could sweep the win with their cross fan-bases.


Tour of the Year

Beyoncé

Madonna

Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band

My question is where is Carrie Underwood in this category? She had the biggest country tour of the year and of her career plus, sold out arenas all over the world! Given the 3 nominees, Beyoncé will most definitely win. Her 'Formation' tour sold out stadiums all over the nation and I'm sure her BeyHive will block out the voters of touring goddess, Madonna


Video of the Year

"Sorry" - Justin Bieber - WINNER

"Panda" - Designer

"Work" - Rihanna (featuring Drake)

I'm sure we could all think of a better music video to put in this category other than Desiigner's "Panda" but, that won't matter. Justin Bieber will win once again. "Sorry" was such a massive success as a single off of Purpose and this video has received over a billion views on both Vevo and YouTube. Plus, Beliebers wouldn't let him off without a win in this category.

Other predictions:

Favorite Male Artist - Pop/Rock

Justin Bieber - WINNER

Drake

The Weeknd


Favorite Female Artist - Pop/Rock

Adele - WINNER

Selena Gomez - POTENTIAL WINNER

Rihanna


Favorite Duo or Group - Pop/Rock

The Chainsmokers

DNCE

Twenty One Pilots - WINNER


Favorite Album – Pop/Rock

25 – Adele

Purpose – Justin Bieber - WINNER

Views – Drake


Favorite Song – Pop/Rock

“Hello” – Adele

“Sorry” – Justin Bieber

“One Dance” – Dreak (featuring WizKid & Kyla)


Favorite Male Artist – Country

Luke Bryan - WINNER

Thomas Rhett

Blake Shelton


Favorite Female Artist – Country

Kelsea Balerini

Cam

Carrie Underwood – WINNER


Favorite Duo or Group – Country

Florida Georgia Line – WINNER

Old Dominion

Zac Brown Band


Favorite Album – Country

Kill The Lights – Luke Bryan

Traveller – Chris Stapleton

Storyteller – Carrie Underwood – WINNER


Favorite Song – Country

“H.O.L.Y.” – Florida Georgia Line - WINNER

“Die A Happy Man” – Thomas Rhett – POTENTIAL WINNER

“Humble and Kind” – Tim McGraw


Favorite Artist – Rap/Hip-Hop

Drake - WINNER

Fetty Wap

Future


Favorite Album – Rap/Hip-Hop

Views – Drake - WINNER

What A Time To Be Alive – Drake and Future

Fetty Wap – Fetty Wap


Favorite Song – Rap/Hip-Hop

“Panda” – Desiigner

“Hotline Bling” – Drake - WINNER

“769” – Fetty Wap


Favorite Male Artist – Soul/R&B

Chris Brown

Bryson Tiller

The Weeknd – WINNER


Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B

Beyonce – POTENTIAL WINNER

Janet Jackson

Rihanna – WINNER


Favorite Album – Soul/R&B

Lemonade – Beyonce - WINNER

Anti – Rihanna – POTENTIAL WINNER

T R A P S O U L – Bryson Tiller


Favorite Song – Soul/R&B

“One Dance” – Drake (featuring WizKid & Kyla)

“Work” – Rihanna (featuring Drake) - WINNER

“Don’t” – Bryson Tiller


Favorite Artist – Alternative Rock

Coldplay

Twenty One Pilots - WINNER

X Ambassadors


Favorite Artist – Adult Contemporary

Adele – WINNER

Rachel Platten

Meghan Trainor


Favorite Artist – Latin

J Balvin

Enrique Iglesias - WINNER

Nicky Jam


Favorite Artist – Contemporary Inspirational

Lauren Daigle

Hillsong UNITED – WINNER

Chris Tomlin


Favorite Artist - Electronic Dance Music (EDM)

The Chainsmokers

Calvin Harris - WINNER

Major Lazer


Top Soundtrack

Purple Rain

Stars Wars: The Force Awakens

Suicide Squad - WINNER

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