AMA Winners & One Pop Loser

This year the AMA' s gave out awards to Black Eyed Peas (who are a little over-rated) who collected in all 3 of the categories they were nominated in. Red Hot Chili Peppers also picked up two awards, as did Mary J Blige who won for Best R & B Vocals. Also picking up statues were Kelly Clarkson, who nabbed two that were given out prior to the show being aired. Jamie Foxx picked up an award as well for favourite Male R & B artist. No show winners included country super couple Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, rapper Eminem, & "Hips Don't Lie" singer Shakira.

But the huge loser of the night was Mariah Carey. The stellar voiced singer was left hanging again, by the voters of the AMA's. She was snubbed in 2005 when nominated for 4 only took home one. Which is slightly better than when in 1997 she was nominated for 6 awards and went home completely empty handed.

The night wasn't a total bust. Some surprises included Britney Spears presenting Mary J with an award. Ms. Spears was looking sleek in a cream colored gown and straight blond hair. While the night belonged to hot performances. Another new mom, Gwen Stefani performed "Wind It Up" from her 4th titled CD "The Sweet Escape". Also coming back into performing was rapper Jay-Z who did "Show Me What You Got" from his new album "Kingdom Come". The crowd was brought to it's feet when Lionel Richie introduced by the "shrinking woman" performed his 80's classic "All Night Long".