Led by BTS, Asians and Asian Americans were voted as fan favorites at the American Music Awards Sunday evening.
The K-pop septet won three awards. The group with a global fan base received the most votes to be named Artist of the Year, Top Pop Group and their single "Butter" won Best Pop Song.
The Filipina American breakout sensation Olivia Rodrigo was voted by fans as Best New Artist of the Year. Her first hit, "drivers license" topped the Billboard charts for eight straight weeks, followed by her first album, "Sour." At one point this year, she had three of her songs in the top ten.
“It means so much to me. Writing songs is my favorite thing in the whole world, and I am so grateful for everyone who has embraced my music," said the 18-year old in accepting the award.
The song "Leave the Door Open" by Bruno Mars and Anderson.Paak as the duo Silk Sonic, won the fans' votes as Favorite R&B Song. Silk Sonic opened the show with a smooth throwback fan-pleasing performance of their hit, "Smokin' Out the Window."
H.E.R., who was nominated for Favorite Female R&B Artist, Favorite R&B Album for her first album "Back of My Mind," and Favorite R&B Song "Damage" didn't win any awards even though she won at the Grammy's and Oscars last year.
Filipina American rapper Saweetie was nominated in Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist category which was won by Megan Thee Stallion.
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