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PHOTOS: 49th Annual American Music Awards

November 22, 2021, 2:18 AM

BTS, Bruno Mars, Cardi B and Coldplay were just some of the voices heard at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Read more on the awards and see the list of winners.

Here are just a few pictures from an electric night of powerful performances, unexpected upsets, and vibrant vocals.

 

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New Kids on the Block and New Edition perform a medley at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Michael Bivins, from left, Ronnie Devoe, Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell, Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill of New Edition pose in the press room at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Kali Uchis poses in the press room with the award for favorite latin song for “telepatia” at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Becky G poses in the press room with the award for favorite female latin artist at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Machine Gun Kelly, winner of the award for favorite rock artist, left, and daughter Casie Colson Baker pose in the press room at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Olivia Rodrigo poses in the press room with the award for new artist of the year at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Cardi B poses in the press room with the award for favorite hip-hop song for “Up” at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Cardi B poses for photos after the ceremonial red carpet roll out at the 2021 American Music Awards on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
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Zoe Wees performs “Girls Like Us” at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Walker Hayes, left, performs “Fancy Like” to his wife Laney Beville Hayes, in the audience at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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New Kids on the Block and New Edition perform a medley at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Mickey Guyton performs “All American” at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Madelyn Cline presents the award for favorite trending song at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Chloe performs “Have Mercy” at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Chloe performs “Have Mercy” at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Victoria De Angelis, from left, Damiano David and Thomas Raggi of Maneskin perform “Beggin'” at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Marsai Martin presents the award for favorite hip-hop song at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Julieta Venegas performs “Lo Siento BB :/” at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Tyler, the Creator performs “MASSA” at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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JoJo Siwa presents the award for favorite pop duo or group at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Cardi B arrives at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Billy Porter arrives at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Winnie Harlow arrives at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) 23/25
Winnie Harlow arrives at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Winnie Harlow arrives at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Brittany Broski arrives at the American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Adam Stotsky, from left, Cardi B, Jesse Collins and Dionne Harmon roll out the red carpet at the 2021 American Music Awards on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

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