2008 American Music Awards...

this past Sunday winners of the 36th annual AMAs were announced in a show that featured a record-breaking 19 performances and music celebs galore...

Kanye West took home 2 AMAs including 'Favorite Male Rap/Hip Hop Artist' and 'Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Album'


But the most hardware went to 19 year-old phenom Chris Brown...including 'Favorite Artist of the Year.'


Why should you know? Because - unlike the Grammys - the AMAs are voted by the people...excuse me...by teenagers via the internet! Who else are teens listening to? Below are the results:

Pop/Rock Category

• Favorite Male Artist: Chris Brown
• Favorite Female Artist: Rihanna
• Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Daughtry
• Favorite Album: "As I Am" by Alicia Keys

Country Category

• Favorite Male Artist: Brad Paisley
• Favorite Female Artist: Taylor Swift
• Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Rascal Flatts
• Favorite Album: "Carnival Ride" by Carrie Underwood

Soul/Rhythm & Blues Category

• Favorite Male Artist: Chris Brown
• Favorite Female Artist: Rihanna
• Favorite Album: "As I Am" by Alicia Keys

Rap/Hip Hop Category

• Favorite Male Artist: Kanye West
• Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Three 6 Mafia
• Favorite Album: "Graduation" by Kanye West

Adult Contemporary

• Favorite Artist: Jordin Sparks

Alternative Rock Music

• Linkin Park

Contemporary Inspirational

• Third Day

T-Mobile Favorite Breakthrough Artist

• Jonas Brothers