It is raining awards for Chris Brown at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles. The 19-year old singer bagged three titles including Pop/Rock, Soul/R&B along with the Artist of the Year.

"I would''ve gave it to Coldplay. I'm at a loss for words," E! Online quoted him as saying. His girlfreind , Rihanna also bagged the award for gong of Favourite Female Soul/R&B Artist and Favourite Pop/Rock Female, giving him another reason to celebrate.

Kayne West won the award in the rap/hip-hop category. Alicia Keyes, won for Pop/Rock Album and Soul/R&B album for As I Am, while Linkin Park won in the Alternative Rock category.

The winners of the 2008 American Music Awards were:


 ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Chris Brown

POP/ROCK

Male Artist: Chris Brown
Female Artist: Rihanna
Band, Duo or Group: Daughtry
Album: As I Am, Alicia Keys

SOUL/R&B

Male Artist: Chris Brown
Female Artist: Rihanna
Album: As I Am, Alicia Keys

RAP/HIP-HOP

Male Artist: Kanye West
Band, Duo or Group: Three 6 Mafia
Album: Graduation, Kanye West

COUNTRY

Male Artist: Brad Paisley
Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Band, Duo or Group: Rascal Flatts
Album: Carnival Ride, Carrie Underwood

ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Artist: Linkin Park

LATIN
Artist: Enrique Iglesias

SOUNDTRACK
Album: Alvin and the Chipmunks