Taylor Swift Sets New American Music Awards Record for Women Not only did she open the show with “I Did Something Bad,” The ‘Reputation’ singer broke Whitney Houston’s record for the most AMAs won by a woman. After multiple br wins, Swift now br has a total of br 22 trophies. The singer took home awards for tour of the year, favorite poprock album and artist of the year. The late Whitney Houston, previous record-holder, earned 21 AMAs during br her lifetime. Michael Jackson currently holds the title for the most AMAs won by anyone. The late singer earned a whopping br 24 AMAs during his lifetime. Swift thanked her fellow Swifties for their support before encouraging them br to vote.