Yes, Taylor Swift takes homes 5 awards including Artist of the Year in recently concluded 2009 American Music Awards. The 19-year-old singer also won Favorite Female Artist (Country), Favorite Female Artist (Pop/Rock), Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist and Favorite Album.
Taylor speech when accepting the award:
I just want to say that music has never been ultimately about competition, and to even be mentioned in a category with Michael Jackson, who we will miss and love forever, is an unimaginable honor and I just want to say, I'm sending my love to the Jackson family and Janet," Swift said in her acceptance speech for the artist of the year award.
Here are the full list of winners:
Artist of the Year, Taylor Swift
Breakthrough Artist Award, Gloriana
International Artist Award, Whitney Houston
Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist, Michael Jackson
Favorite Pop/Rock Female, Taylor Swift
Favorite Pop/Rock Band, Duo or Group, Black Eyes Peas
Favorite Pop/Rock Album, Number Ones, Michael Jackson
Favorite Country Male Artist, Keith Urban
Favorite Country Female Artist, Taylor Swift
Favorite Country Music Band, Duo or Group, Rascal Flatts
Favorite Country Music Album, Fearless, Taylor Swift
Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Male Artist, Jay-Z
Favorite Rap/Hip Album, The Blueprint 3, Jay-Z
Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist, Michael Jackson
Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist, Beyoncé
Favorite Soul/R&B Band, Duo or Group, Black Eyed Peas
Favorite Soul/R&B Album, Number Ones, Michael Jackson
Favorite Soundtrack, Twilight
Favorite Alternative Rock Artist, Green Day
Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist, Taylor Swift
Favorite Latin Music Artist, Aventura
Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist, Mary Mary -- TV Guide News
