Dove Cameron, Dan + Shay win early prizes at American Music Awards By Reuters

By Danielle Broadway and Lisa Richwine

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Dove Cameron was named finest new artist and Dan + Shay took residence the prize for nation duo or group on Sunday firstly of the American Music Awards, the world’s largest fan-voted ceremony.

Singer Pink opened the present dancing and singing on curler skates to her upbeat music “By no means Gonna Not Dance Once more.”

Comic and host Wayne Brady tried a rap in his monologue. “Ain’t no person getting slapped tonight,” Brady joked, referencing Will Smith’s notorious assault on Chris Rock on the Oscars.

Cameron, a former Disney Channel actress who reached the Billboard charts this 12 months with the pop single “Boyfriend,” earned the primary trophy of the evening together with her finest new artist win.

Machine Gun Kelly, carrying a purple go well with with lengthy silver spikes, was named favourite rock artist. “Thanks to the followers that received me right here and I really like you,” he mentioned on stage.

Puerto Rican rapper and singer Dangerous Bunny began the evening with a number one eight nominations. He faces British vocalist Adele, American pop singer Harry Types and Canadian musician The Weeknd for artist of the 12 months, the evening’s prime prize.

Rapper Drake and pop superstars Beyonce and Taylor Swift are also within the working for artist of the 12 months.