Artist of the year winners, One Direction, arrived suited up for the American Music Awards. These popular British boys took the favourite duo or group award in the poprock category. Sam Hunt was very pleased with his new artist of the year award. Tweeting "Thanks to everyone who voted me New Artist Of The Year at the #AMAs tonight. Hope y'all enjoy the music as much as I enjoy making it!". Ariana Grande showed off her petite figure in a strapless mini dress. She walked away as favourite female artist in the poprock category.