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Atlanta well represented at the AMAs
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The ATL got plenty of love tonight at the American Music Awards on ABC.
T.I. (currently stuck at home following weapons possession arrest) won favorite male hip-hop artist and album. Akon won best R&B/soul male and Ne-Yo performed a duet with Rihanna. Usher presented Beyonce a special honorary award and sent his wishes to Atlanta native Kanye West for his mom’s death.
Plus, Atlanta country duo Sugarland (below), in a pure “to the left, to the left”-field performance, dueted with Beyonce with a country-fied version of her No. 1 hit “Irreplaceable.” That’s inspired! My colleague Sonia Murray said the song was originally meant by the songwriter to be a country song for Faith Hill.
Finally, McDonough’s Casting Crowns won for best contemporary inspirational act after being nominated last year and losing to Kirk Franklin.
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By Kimi
November 19, 2007 9:30 AM | Link to this
I loved the performances by Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys tore the roof off & I loved Daughtry’s performance, was so happy for them that the won 3 awards last night!
By Redd
November 19, 2007 9:38 AM | Link to this
AJC….Why are all of the black people’s photos on number 2 and the whites on number one from the AMA’s last night? Why not mix them all up?
By Kristin
November 19, 2007 10:21 AM | Link to this
Kanye West is an Atlantan? I thought he was from Chicago.
By Carla
November 19, 2007 10:27 AM | Link to this
Kanya West was born in Atlanta, but thats about it.
By De
November 19, 2007 1:29 PM | Link to this
I thought Kanye was from Chicago too, but I was glad to see the ATL getting so much love at the AMA. Im also a transplant from NY. I love Atlanta, and everyday you hear about more & more celebs moving to Atlanta. THe city of Atlanta is truly a major presence in the music industry.