Taylor Swift has made history by breaking Michael Jackson‘s record for the most American Music Awards won by an artist. The singer won six awards at the 2019 ceremony, bringing her total to 29, surpassing Jackson’s 24.

Awards Won

Swift won Album of the Year for ‘Lover‘, Artist of the Year, Favorite Pop/Rock Album for ‘Lover‘, Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist, Favorite Music Video for ‘You Need to Calm Down‘, and Artist of the Decade.

Michael Jackson‘s Record

Michael Jackson held the record for the most American Music Awards won by an artist for over three decades. He won his first award in 1980 for Favorite Soul/R&B Album for ‘Off the Wall‘ and his last in 1996 for Favorite Pop/Rock Album for ‘HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I‘.

Swift’s Career

Taylor Swift has been a dominant force in the music industry since her debut album in 2006. She has released eight studio albums, sold over 50 million albums worldwide, and won numerous awards including ten Grammy Awards.

AMAs

The American Music Awards, created by Dick Clark in 1974, recognize outstanding achievements in the mainly English-language music industry. The winners are determined by a poll of the public and members of the music industry.

For more information on the American Music Awards, visit their official website at theamas.com.