Billie Eilish has taken home the big prize of Artist of the Year at the 51st Annual American Music Awards.

The singer saw off stiff competition in the category from Kendrick Lamar - the pre-show front-runner with 10 nominations - and others including Morgan Wallen, Ariana Grande, Chappell Roan, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter, SZA, Taylor Swift and Zach Bryan.

She also swept the board with Album of the Year for Hit Me Hard and Soft; Song of the Year for Birds of a Feather; Favourite Touring Artist; Favourite Female Pop Artist; Favourite Pop Album; and Favourite Pop Song.

"Oh my God, artist of the year, this is so crazy," Eilish gushed via video link. "I feel speechless, thank you all so much. I love you so much. I wish I could be there tonight, I'm on tour, getting to see you all over the world. Thank you to the AMAs, thank you to the fans, I know you voted for this. This means the world to me. I am so lucky to get to do what I do, and to do it with you! I love you all so much, thank you guys."

The glittering event, held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, also saw Bruno Mars rewarded as Favourite Male Pop Artist.

Gracie Abrams was honoured with the New Artist gong.

Jennifer Lopez, in a nude, sparkling jumpsuit, hosted the show for the second time in 10 years, following her previous star turn at the ceremony in 2015.

The audience was treated to performances on the night from Rod Stewart, who accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award, Benson Boone, Gloria Estefan, Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton.

Here follows a full list of winners.

Artist of the Year: Billie Eilish

New Artist of the Year: Gracie Abrams

Album of the Year: Billie Eilish, Hit Me Hard and Soft

Song of the Year: Billie Eilish, Birds of a Feather

Collaboration of the Year: Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, Die With a Smile

Social Song of the Year: Doechii, Anxiety

Favourite Touring Artist: Billie Eilish

Favourite Music Video: Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, Die With A Smile

Favourite Male Pop Artist: Bruno Mars

Favourite Female Pop Artist: Billie Eilish

Favourite Pop Album: Billie Eilish, Hit Me Hard and Soft

Favourite Pop Song: Billie Eilish, Birds of a Feather

Favourite Male Country Artist: Post Malone

Favourite Female Country Artist: Beyoncé

Favourite Country Duo or Group: Dan + Shay

Favourite Country Album: Beyoncé, Cowboy Carter

Favourite Country Song: Post Malone featuring Morgan Wallen, I Had Some Help

Favourite Male Hip-Hop Artist: Eminem

Favourite Female Hip-Hop Artist: Megan Thee Stallion

Favourite Hip-Hop Album: Eminem, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)

Favourite Hip-Hop Song: Kendrick Lamar, Not Like Us

Favourite Male R&B Artist: The Weeknd

Favourite Female R&B Artist: SZA

Favourite R&B Album: The Weeknd, Hurry Up Tomorrow

Favourite R&B Song: SZA, Saturn

Favourite Male Latin Artist: Bad Bunny

Favourite Female Latin Artist: Becky G

Favourite Latin Duo or Group: Julión Álvarez y su Norteño Banda

Favourite Latin Album: Bad Bunny, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS

Favourite Latin Song: Shakira, Soltera

Favourite Rock Artist: Twenty One Pilots

Favourite Rock Album: Twenty One Pilots, Clancy

Favourite Rock Song: Linkin Park, The Emptiness Machine

Favourite Dance/Electronic Artist: Lady Gaga

Favourite Soundtrack: Arcane League of Legends: Season 2

Favourite Afrobeats Artist: Tyla

Favourite K-Pop Artist: RM

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