Wow. This is so exciting!! I’m so happy for him. 1 year ago nobody knew his name and how he’s taken the world by storm. About.com’s prediction was pretty good….

2010 AMAs: Justin Bieber Wins Three Coveted Awards

Justin Bieber added three more awards to his collection at the live telecast of the 38th Annual American Music Awards. The Canadian pint-sized idol took home T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist, beating the shortlist of such competitors as Mike Posner, Lady Antebellum and Travis McCoy.

The “Baby” hitmaker who was introduced by fellow young star Willow Smith for his “Pray” performance also pocketed Favorite Pop/Rock Album, thanks to his “My World 2.0”. The extended play of his debut album “My World” topped Eminem’s “Recovery” and Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream”.

Later, Bieber was handed Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist. He once again beat the Slim Shady in addition to his mentor Usher. “Without Michael Jackson, none of us would be here,” he said when collecting the prize on stage. The late King of Pop was inspiration behind his new song “Pray”.

Although losing two categories to Bieber, the Slim Shady who didn’t attend the November 21 prize-giving event managed to grab one prize. The rapper was named Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Male Artist in a tight battle against B.o.B and Drake.

ACE SHOWBIZ

…but they underestimated the power of J Bieber because he actually took home 4 awards (which Ace Showbiz also missed). Justin also won the biggest prize of the night, Artist of the Year beating out Eminem and Usher. Epic!

Congrats JB. Pattie must be so proud tonight.

Another 16 hours left in the voting for the AMA’s Breakthrough Artist of the Year award. Justin’s up against Lady Antebellum, Travie McCoy, and Mike Poser. He should have this category in the bag but never count your chickens until your eggs have hatched. So vote and vote as many times as you want because you have unlimited votes. lol. For real! Voting ends 9PM Eastern / 6PM Pacific.

The show starts at 8pm (7pm Central time) on ABC.


VOTE HERE

And voting is still open for the People’s Choice Awards where JB’s nominated for 2 awards:

• Favorite Breakout Artist
• Favorite Music Video

About.com just came out with their predictions for this year’s American Music Awards and guess what? Of the 4 categories that Justin is nominated in, they have chosen him to win 3: Breakout Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, and the huge prize of Artist of the Year (losing only Album of the Year to Eminem’s “Recovery”.)

The American Music Awards are the only major pop music awards voted on by music fans. The awards will be telecast live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles Sunday, November 21, 2010 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC Television.

My predictions are simply that…predictions. It will be up to the music fans to choose the actual winners. My predicted winner in each category is in bold type. I have included comments on each nominee. I am making predictions in the Pop/Rock and General categories.

Male Artist

Justin Bieber – This is the year Justin Bieber truly spread his wings as a teen star with the release of the album My World 2.0. The American Music Awards is exactly the venue in which his phenomenal fan support will bring home a trophy.

Eminem – 2010 was clearly a big year for Eminem. Thus far Recovery is the biggest selling album of the year and “Love the Way You Lie” is a song for the ages.

Usher – With a little assist from will.i.am, “OMG” brought Usher to the top of the pop singles chart in high style this year. The club-oriented R&B of “DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love” has kept him on pop radio well into the fall.

Breakthrough Artist

Justin Bieber – This is a very tough category for 2010, but in the end Justin Bieber is a crowd favorite and should take home this trophy.

B.o.B. – B.o.B. ushered in a new style blending pop and rap that proved it could be both achingly romantic on “Nothin’ On You” as well as more dramatic and intense with “Airplanes.”

Taio Cruz – “Dynamite” has been inescapable on the radio this fall. However, Taio Cruz remains somewhat faceless to pop fans.

Jason Derulo – There have been few more powerful recent debuts than the electronics-soaked, ultra-catchy “Whatcha Say,” and Jason Derulo has kept chart momentum going all year long. However, the competition is just too stiff for it to be his year in this category.

Ke$ha – Ke$ha is one of the primary competitors that could make the road to the win tough for Justin Bieber. Five top 10 smash hits and an image that is hard to escape makes her the definition of a breakthrough artist.

Lady Antebellum – If voters trend in a more conservative direction, Lady Antebellum could take home this award. They are in a three-way battle with Justin Bieber and Ke$ha.
Travie McCoy – “Billionaire” was clearly one of the most charming pop debuts of the year, but it’s not enough to win this award.

Artist of the Year

Justin Bieber – This is a big award to be taken home by a teenager, but then Justin Bieber is not any ordinary teenager. He is far from a shoo-in, but the crystal ball is looking good for Justin Bieber.

Eminem – Eminem could be Justin Bieber’s stiffest competition here. Two #1 singles with “Not Afraid” and “Love the Way You Lie” plus the current top selling album of the year Recovery all give him a strong argument that this award should be his. However, the fans will have their say.

Ke$ha – There will be plenty of years in the future for Ke$ha to prove she has staying power. 2010 was a phenomenal debut year for Ke$ha, but I don’t see her taking home this award.

Lady Gaga – If Lady Gaga takes this award home it will be through a bit of coasting in 2010.

Katy Perry – Katy Perry matches Eminem’s singles chart success this year, but she doesn’t generate the same fan enthusiasm as the Bieber.

ABOUT.COM

Justin has just been announced as a performer at the GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live along with Katie Perry, B.o.B, Miranda Lamber, and Bruno Mars which takes place Dec 1, 2010 at 10ET/PT on CBS.

The actual Grammys Awards will air live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011.