Artist of the year winners, One Direction, arrived suited up for the American Music Awards. These popular British boys took the favourite duo or group award in the pop/rock category. Sam Hunt was very pleased with his new artist of the year award. Tweeting "Thanks to everyone who voted me New Artist Of The Year at the #AMAs tonight. Hope y'all enjoy the music as much as I enjoy making it!". Ariana Grande showed off her petite figure in a strapless mini dress. She walked away as favourite female artist in the pop/rock category.