AMA 2021: BTS – First Asian artist to win ‘Artist of the Year’ award
The popular K-pop group BTS made history when it became the first Asian artist to win the Artist of the Year category at the American Music Awards 2021 (AMA2021) music event announced today.
BTS has edged out other contenders like Drake, Ariana Grande, Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift and The Weeknd for the same category.
Apart from winning the category, BTS also took home two other major trophies, namely Duo/Group Pop Pilihan and Lagu Pop Pilihan through the song Butter.
Four years ago, BTS had its first appearance on the AMA stage through a DNA song performance and the group members said that the victory was like a dream.
“We are excited and nervous at the same time.
“It’s been a very unusual and‘ crazy ’journey since we started as artists.
“No one thought we were here to receive this trophy,” said RM during his speech.
BTS also made an offering with the hit song “Butter” and performed the first live collaboration with Coldplay’s “My Universe”.
AMA 2021 takes place at the Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, USA and is hosted by female rapper, Cardi B.
The following is the full list of AMA 2021 winners:
Artists of the Year
BTS
New Artists Throughout the Year
Olivia rodrigo
Year-round Collaboration
Kiss Me More – Doja Cat ft. SZA
Featured Music Videos
MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name) – Lil Nas X
Male Pop Artist of Choice
Ed Sheeran
Female Pop Artist of Choice
Taylor Swift
Duo/Group Pop Options
BTS
Selected Pop Albums
Evermore – Taylor Swift
Selected Pop Songs
Butter – BTS
Male Country Artist of Choice
Luke Bryan
Women’s Country Artist of Choice
Carrie Underwood
-Gempak
