BTS Comes Back From A 4-Year Hiatus To Win Big At the AMAs
It’s clear the BTS Army is glad their band is back as they took home some big honors at the American Music Awards. The awards are fan voted, and fans chose them as the artist of the year winner. They also took home song of the summer for “SWIM.” They also performed “Hooligan”!
KATSEYE won new artist of the year and breakthrough pop artist, while Huntrix earned song of the year for “Golden.” Sombr dominated the rock categories, winning best rock/alternative song and album. The Black Eyed Peas won best throwback song for “Rock That Body,” with Fergie reuniting with the group. SZA won best female R&B artist, and Sam Barber earned breakthrough country artist. Karol G received the International Artist Award of Excellence from John Legend. Billy Idol earned a Lifetime Achievement Award and performed a medley!
Other performers included New Kids On The Block, Sombr, Teddy Swims, Hootie and the Blowfish, Riley Green, Twenty One Pilots and Pussycat Dolls with Busta Rhymes!