2nd Annual AML Music Award Winners

It's time to announce the winners of the 2nd Annual AML Music Awards! I'll also be posting last year's winners along with each category. Good luck to all of the nominees!

Artist of the Year

Christina Aguilera
Previous Winner: Mariah Carey

Album of the Year

Back to Basics, Christina Aguilera
Previous Winner: The Emancipation of Mimi, Mariah Carey

Song of the Year

"You're Beautiful", James Blunt
Previous Winner: "We Belong Together", Mariah Carey

Video of the Year

"Ain't No Other Man", Christina Aguilera
Previous Winner: "Mr Brightside", The Killers

Best New Artist

James Blunt
Previous Winner: John Legend

AML Music Achievement Award Recipient

Pink
Previous Recipient: Destiny's Child

Although commercially it wasn't a huge success, I'm Not Dead has to be Pink's most critically acclaimed album to date. With it's blend of pop and rock songs, I'm Not Dead is one of the years best albums.

Teamed with catchy singles and visually appealing videos, Pink has put herself back in the public eye!

2nd Annual AML Award Winners (Pop/Dance Categories)

Pop Artist of the Year

Christina Aguilera
Previous Winner: Kelly Clarkson

Pop Album of the Year

Back to Basics, Christina Aguilera
Previous Winner: Love. Angel. Music. Baby., Gwen Stefani

Pop Song of the Year

"Hung Up", Madonna
Previous Winner: "Since U Been Gone", Kelly Clarkson

Male Pop Vocal Performance of the Year

"You're Beautiful", James Blunt
Previous Winner: "Lonely No More", Rob Thomas

Female Pop Vocal Performance of the Year
"Hurt", Christina Aguilera
Previous Winner: "Since U Been Gone", Kelly Clarkson

Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group of the Year

"How To Save A Life", The Fray
Previous Winner: "Sunday Morning", Maroon 5

Pop Collaboration of the Year

"Promiscuous", Nelly Furtado & Timbaland
Previous Winner: "La Tortura" Shakira f/Alejandro Sanz

Dance Single of the Year
"Hung Up", Madonna
Previous Winner: "Lose Control", Missy Elliot f/Ciara

2nd Annual AML Music Award Winners (R&B Categories)

R&B Artist of the Year

Mary J. Blige
Previous Winner: Mariah Carey

R&B Album of the Year

The Breakthrough, Mary J. Blige
Previous Winner: The Emancipation of Mimi, Mariah Carey

R&B Song of the Year

"Be Without You", Mary J. Blige
Previous Winner: "We Belong Together", Mariah Carey

Male R&B Vocal Peformance of the Year

"So Sick", Ne-Yo
Previous Winner: "Ordinary People", John Legend

Female R&B Vocal Performance of the Year

"Be Without You", Mary J. Blige
Previous Winner: "We Belong Together", Mariah Carey

R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group of the Year

"Buttons", Pussycat Dolls
Previous Winner: "Cater 2 U", Destiny's Child

2nd Annual AML Music Award Winners (Rock/Alternative Categories)

Rock/Alternative Artist of the Year

Nickelback
Previous Winner: Green Day

Rock/Alternative Album of the Year

The Open Door, Evanescence
Previous Winner: X&Y, Coldplay

Rock/Alternative Song of the Year

"Call Me When You're Sober", Evanescence
Previous Winner: "Boulevard of Broken Dreams", Green Day

Solo Rock/Alternative Vocal Performance of the Year

"U & Ur Hand", Pink
Previous Winner: "Behind These Hazel Eyes", Kelly Clarkson

Rock/Alternative Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group of the Year

"Call Me When You're Sober", Evanescence
Previous Winner: "Boulevard of Broken Dreams", Green Day

2nd Annual AML Music Award Winners (Rap/Hip-Hop Categories)

Rap/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year

Sean Paul
Previous Winner: Kanye West

Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year

Release Therapy, Ludacris
Previous Winner: Late Registration, Kanye West

Rap/Hip-Hop Song of the Year

"London Bridge", Fergie
Previous Winner: "Gold Digger", Kanye West f/Jamie Foxx

Solo Rap/Hip-Hop Vocal Performance of the Year
"London Bridge", Fergie
Previous Winner: "Lighter's Up", Lil' Kim

Rap/Hip-Hop Vocal Perfomance by a Duo or Group of the Year

"Pump It", Black Eyed Peas
Previous Winner: "My Humps", Black Eyed Peas

Urban Alternative Performance of the Year

"Crazy", Gnarls Barkley

Rap/Sung Collaboration of the Year

"My Love", Justin Timberlake f/TI
Previous Winner: "Lose Control", Missy Elliot f/Ciara

2nd Annual AML Music Award Winners (Country Categories)

Country Artist of the Year

Dixie Chicks
Previous Winner: Gretchen Wilson

Country Album of the Year

Taking the Long Way, Dixie Chicks
Previous Winner: All Jacked Up, Gretchen Wilson

Country Song of the Year

"Not Ready to Make Nice", Dixie Chicks
Previous Winner: "Bless the Broken Road", Rascal Flatts

Male Country Vocal Performance of the Year

"Tonight I Wanna Cry", Keith Urban
Previous Winner: "Better Life", Keith Urban

Female Country Vocal Performance of the Year

"Jesus, Take the Wheel", Carrie Underwood
Previous Winner: "Probably Wouldn't Be This Way", LeAnn Rimes

Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group of the Year

"Not Ready to Make Nice", Dixie Chicks
Previous Winner: "Bless the Broken Road", Rascal Flatts