One Direction Are Triple Winners At 2014 American Music Awards

One Direction had a night to remember at the 2014 American Music Awards, winning three top honors, including Artist of the Year.

The British/Irish stars won Favorite Band, Duo Or Group – Pop/Rock, Favorite Pop/Rock Album for "Midnight Memories," and Artist of the Year. They celebrated their new release "Four" hitting the top of the U.K. albums chart.

Liam Payne expressed their gratitude, saying, "It’s been an amazing day for us, our album just came out and we got a number one in the U.K. and now we’re here with an AMA. America feels like a second home to us now, thank you so much."

Katy Perry also won three awards, including Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist, Single of the Year for "Dark Horse," and Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist. She accepted her awards in a pre-taped speech from Australia.

Iggy Azalea, who led the nominees with six, won two trophies for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist and Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album for "The New Classic."

Music legend Diana Ross presented Taylor Swift with the inaugural Dick Clark Award for Excellence, honoring her contributions to the music industry. Swift expressed her gratitude, highlighting the importance of music as an art form.

The ceremony featured performances by various artists, including One Direction, 5 Seconds of Summer, Lorde, Fergie, and Selena Gomez. The event was hosted by rapper Pitbull for the second consecutive year.

The full list of winners at the 2014 American Music Awards includes:

Artist of the Year: One Direction

New Artist of the Year: 5 Seconds of Summer

Single of the Year: Katy Perry, "Dark Horse"

Favorite Male Artist – Pop/Rock: Sam Smith

Favorite Female Artist – Pop/Rock: Katy Perry

Favorite Band, Duo Or Group – Pop/Rock: One Direction

Favorite Pop/Rock Album: One Direction, "Midnight Memories"

Favorite Male Artist – Country: Luke Bryan

Favorite Female Artist – Country: Carrie Underwood

Favorite Band, Duo Or Group – Country: Florida Georgia Line

Favorite Country Album: Brantley Gilbert, "Just As I Am"

Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist: Iggy Azalea

Favorite Album – Rap/Hip-Hop: Iggy Azalea, "The New Classic"

Favorite Male Artist – Soul/R&B: John Legend

Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B: Beyonce

Favorite Soul/R&B Album: Beyonce, "Beyonce"

Favorite Alternative Artist: Imagine Dragons

Favorite Latin Artist: Enrique Iglesias

Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist: Katy Perry

Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist: Casting Crowns

Favorite Electronic Dance Music Artist: Calvin Harris

Reference: www.wenn.com