29th Annual American Music Award Winners

Written by Rick Ellis, January 10th, 2002

The American Music Awards are always a bit quirky. They're generally a goofy mix of sincere, fairly unhip artists, a few performers a bit past their prime and a scattering of artists that matter. There aren't a lot of surprises and the thing always seems to run an hour too long.

Last night's three-hour show wasn't much different. Co-hosts Jenny McCarthy and Puff Daddy/P. Diddy seemed ill-matched. McCarthy was certainly funny enough, but her voice kept getting higher and higher throughout the show until it finally reached a tone that only dogs can hear. As for Mr. Diddy...well...creepy comes to mind. He certainly gets the award for the most shameless use of God, when he publicly thanked the Lord for getting him through last year's brush with the law.

Luther Vandross's tribute to George Harrison was probably the best live performance, and the worst goes to Britney Spears. Her rendition of "I'm Not A Girl," somehow managed to only hit about a third of the correct notes, despite the help from two flanking background singers. And the award for the most supportive boyfriend goes to Justin Timberlake, who jumped to his feet following the end of the Spears tune, yelling his love for her performance.

Here's a complete list of winners at the 29th annual American Music Awards:

POP/ROCK:
Male Artist:
Lenny Kravitz

Female Artist:
Janet Jackson

Band, Duo or Group:
'N Sync

Album:
"Survivor,'' Destiny's Child

New Artist:
Alicia Keys

SOUL/RHYTHM AND BLUES:
Male Artist:
Luther Vandross

Female Artist:
Aaliyah

Band, Duo or Group:
Destiny's Child

Album:
"Aaliyah,'' Aaliyah

New Artist:
Alicia Keys

COUNTRY:
Male Artist:
Tim McGraw

Female Artist:
Faith Hill

Band, Duo or Group:
Brooks & Dunn

Favorite Album:
"Set This Circus Down,'' Tim McGraw

New Artist:
Trick Pony

Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Artist:
Nelly

Favorite Alternative Music Artist:
Limp Bizkit

Favorite Latin Music Artist:
Enrique Iglesias

Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist:
Yolanda Adams

Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist:
Sade, "Save the Last Dance''

Internet Artist Of The Year:
U2

Coca Cola New Music Award:
Carbon Leaf

Award Of Merit:
Garth Brooks

Artist Of The Century:
Michael Jackson

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