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R&B singer Chris Brown hailed as the 2008 American Music Award "Artist of the Year" award, including "Favorite Male Artist, Pop or Rock Music" and "Favorite Male Artist, Soul / Rhythm & Blues Music" awards.

See the full list of winners after the jump...



Alvin and The Chipmunks
Favorite Album, Soundtrack

Chris Brown
Artist of the Year
Favorite Male Artist, Pop or Rock Music
Favorite Male Artist, Soul / Rhythm & Blues Music

Mariah Carey
Honorary Award

Daughtry
Favorite Band, Duo or Group, Pop or Rock Music

Enrique Iglesias
Favorite Artist, Latin Music

Jonas Brothers
T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist Award

Alicia Keys - "As I Am"
Favorite Album, Pop or Rock Music
Favorite Album, Soul / Rhythm & Blues Music

Annie Lennox
Award of Merit

Linkin Park
Favorite Artist, Alternative Rock Music

Brad Paisley
Favorite Male Artist, Country Music

Rascal Flatts
Favorite Band, Duo or Group, Country Music

Rihanna
Favorite Female Artist, Pop or Rock Music
Favorite Female Artist, Soul / Rhythm & Blues Music

Jordin Sparks
Favorite Artist, Adult Contemporary Music

Taylor Swift
Favorite Female Artist, Country Music

Third Day
Favorite Artist, Contemporary Inspirational

Three 6 Mafia
Favorite Band, Duo or Group, Rap / Hip-Hop Music

Carrie Underwood - "Carnival Ride"
Favorite Album, Country Music

Kanye West
Favorite Male Artist, Rap / Hip-Hop Music

Kanye West - "Graduation"
Favorite Album, Rap / Hip-Hop Music