Kane Brown, Carrie Underwood and Florida Georgia Line Win 2018 American Music Awards

Kane Brown was country music’s biggest winner at the 2018 American Music Awards on Oct. 9 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Kane took home three trophies, including Favorite Male Artist – Country, Favorite Album – Country and Favorite Song – Country.

Carrie Underwood copped the award for Favorite Female Artist – Country, while Florida Georgia Line netted the award for Favorite Duo/Group – Country. Outside of the country genre, Taylor Swift and Camila Cabello were the big winners, earning four trophies apiece.

Check out all of the country-centric winners below.

Favorite Male Artist – Country
Kane Brown WINNER
Luke Bryan
Thomas Rhett

Favorite Female Artist – Country
Kelsea Ballerini
Maren Morris
Carrie Underwood WINNER

Favorite Duo or Group – Country
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line WINNER
Lanco

Favorite Album – Country
Kane Brown, Kane Brown WINNER
Luke Combs, This One’s for You
Thomas Rhett, Life Changes

Favorite Song – Country
Kane Brown, “Heaven” WINNER
Dan + Shay, “Tequila”
Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line, “Meant to Be”

Collaboration of the Year
Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line, “Meant to Be”
Camila Cabello “Havana (feat. Young Thug)” WINNER
Post Malone, “Rock Star (feat. 21 Savage)”
Bruno Mars and Cardi B, “Finesse”
Zedd, Maren Morris and Grey, “The Middle”

photo by O\’Connor/AFF-USA.com

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