Taylor Swift Receives 5 AMA awards; Michael Jackson Wins 4

Taylor Swift received five awards at the 2009 American Music Awards, including artist of the year, to beat the late Michael Jackson at Sunday's ceremony.

2009 American Music Awards red-carpet arrivals

 "I just want to say that music has never been ultimately about competition, and to even be mentioned in a category with Michael Jackson, who we will miss and love forever, is an unimaginable honor and I just want to say, I'm sending my love to the Jackson family and Janet," Swift said in her acceptance speech for the artist of the year award.
The full list of winners:
Artist of the Year, Taylor Swift

Breakthrough Artist Award, Gloriana

International Artist Award, Whitney Houston

Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist, Michael Jackson

Favorite Pop/Rock Female, Taylor Swift

Favorite Pop/Rock Band, Duo or Group, Black Eyes Peas

Favorite Pop/Rock Album, Number Ones, Michael Jackson

Favorite Country Male Artist, Keith Urban

Favorite Country Female Artist, Taylor Swift

Favorite Country Music Band, Duo or Group, Rascal Flatts

Favorite Country Music Album, Fearless, Taylor Swift

Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Male Artist, Jay-Z

Favorite Rap/Hip Album, The Blueprint 3, Jay-Z

Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist, Michael Jackson

Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist, Beyoncé

Favorite Soul/R&B Band, Duo or Group, Black Eyed Peas

Favorite Soul/R&B Album, Number Ones, Michael Jackson

Favorite Soundtrack, Twilight

Favorite Alternative Rock Artist, Green Day

Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist, Taylor Swift

Favorite Latin Music Artist, Aventura

Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist, Mary Mary