Taylor Swift Beats Michael Jackson For AMAs Artist of The Year

Access Hollywood - November 23, 2009 4:41 AM PST
Story photo: Taylor Swift Beats Michael Jackson For AMAs Artist of The YearTaylor Swift attends the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009 in New York City Getty ImagesAccess Hollywood

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Taylor Swift isn't just "Fearless" - at the 2009 American Music Awards, she was almost unstoppable.

The country star won five of the six awards she was nominated for, even beating out Michael Jackson for Artist of the Year in the fan-voted awards show.

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"To even be mentioned in a category with Michael Jackson is an honor," Taylor said, accepting the award from London via satellite and thanking the Jackson family for reaching out to her. "To the fans, you have given me so much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving."

The late King of Pop did pick up two AMA trophies -- Favorite Pop/Rock Male and Soul/R&B Artist. Both were accepted by brother Jermaine on his behalf.

VIEW THE PHOTOS: 2009 American Music Awards: Behind The Scenes!

Among the show's other winners were Green Day, Jay-Z, Whitney Houston, Beyonce and Gloriana, who took home the Breakthrough Artist award over the heavily favored Lady Gaga.

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  • Callisto Curley
    Does anyone else think Taylor Swift looks like a Barbie doll?
    report abuseposted November 26, 2009 1:17 AM PST
  • Paula M
    This girl is raking in the awards thanks Kanye another batch for this %@!*#
    report abuseposted November 25, 2009 8:40 PM PST
  • A63
    ...but isnt the Pedophile still DEAD!
    report abuseposted November 24, 2009 7:00 PM PST
  • A63
    ...but isnt the Pedophile still DEAD!
    report abuseposted November 24, 2009 7:00 PM PST
  • Melissa
    enough with the name calling, no one deserves that and pedophile really? Shut up!! I LOVE Michael Jackson; but they should of nominated him when he was "alive" he doesn't nedd PITY awards.. And Taylor Swift she Good but not that good. I heard better..
    report abuseposted November 24, 2009 5:46 PM PST
  • cool person
    yes keep on giving her the pity award dumb assssssssssss!!!!
    report abuseposted November 24, 2009 4:49 AM PST
  • cool person
    yes keep on giving her the pity award dumb assssssssssss!!!!
    report abuseposted November 24, 2009 4:49 AM PST
  • cool person
    yes keep on giving her the pity award dumb assssssssssss!!!!
    report abuseposted November 24, 2009 4:49 AM PST
  • Gina
    I'm glad Taylor won. I think she is talented and classy, which is much more than I can say for many of today's entertainers!! Michael was a great performer but I think unfortunately his death is what caused his come back. I mean no disrespect b/c I have always been a M.J. fan but come on how long did people write him off and now b/c he is gone..........
    report abuseposted November 24, 2009 3:50 AM PST
  • Jasmine
    i am gald that taylor swift won a great award last night and i hope she recieves many more.
    report abuseposted November 23, 2009 10:42 PM PST
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