It’s a special first for Selena Gomez…
The 24-year-old Mexican American singer picked up her first-ever awards at Sunday night’s American Music Awards.
Gomez, who had taken an extended break from the scene, returned to the spotlight just in time to beat out Adele and Rihanna in the Favorite Female Artist – Pop/Rock category.
But Gomez wasn’t the only Hispanic artist to leave the AMAs a winner…
Ally Brooke Hernandez, Lauren Jauregui and Camila Cabello and their fellow Fifth Harmony members also picked up their first AMA trophy on Sunday.
The all-girl group won the Collaboration of The Year prize for their single “Work From Home,” featuring Ty Dolla $ign.
Meanwhile, Enrique Iglesias picked up his third consecutive win in the Favorite Artist – Latin category.
With eight career wins, the 41-year-old Spanish singer-songwriter is the most awarded artist in the “Favorite Latin Artist” category.
Here’s a full list of winners:
Artist of the Year: Ariana Grande
New Artist of the Year: Zayn
Collaboration of The Year: Fifth Harmony featuring Ty Dolla $ign – “Work From Home”
Tour of the Year: Beyoncé
Video of the Year: Justin Bieber – “Sorry”
Favorite Male Artist – Pop/Rock: Justin Bieber
Favorite Female Artist – Pop/Rock: Selena Gomez
Favorite Duo Or Group – Pop/Rock: Twenty One Pilots
Favorite Album – Pop/Rock: Justin Bieber Purpose
Favorite Song – Pop/Rock: Justin Bieber – “Love Yourself”
Favorite Male Artist – Country: Blake Shelton
Favorite Female Artist – Country: Carrie Underwood
Favorite Duo Or Group – Country: Florida Georgia
Favorite Album – Country: Carrie Underwood Storyteller
Favorite Song – Country: Tim Mcgraw – “Humble And
Favorite Artist – Rap/Hip-Hop: Drake
Favorite Album – Rap/Hip-Hop: Drake, Views
Favorite Song – Rap/Hip-Hop: Drake – “Hotline Bling”
Favorite Male Artist – Soul/R&B: Chris Brown
Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B: Rihanna
Favorite Album – Soul/R&B: Rihanna Anti
Favorite Song – Soul/R&B: Rihanna Featuring Drake –
Favorite Artist – Alternative Rock: Twenty One Pilots
Favorite Artist – Adult Comtemporary: Adele
Favorite Artist – Latin: Enrique Iglesias
Favorite Artist – Contemporary Inspirational: Hillsong United
Favorite Artist – Electronic Dance Music (Edm): The Chainsmokers
Top Soundtrack: Purple Rain
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