Taylor Swift sweeps AMA

Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift won all six trophies she was contending for on Sunday at the American Music Awards (AMA), including the night’s top prize: Artist of the Year. These wins lifted Swift’s lifetime total to 40, breaking her own record for most wins at the event.

The Anti-Hero singer, wearing a sparkling gold jumpsuit, said fan support in recent years had encouraged her to write more music, which made her happier. “I have the fans to thank essentially for my happiness,” Swift said to a cheering crowd at the ceremony in Los Angeles (USA). She added, “I cannot express how unbelievable it is to me that I still do this and that you still care.”

The 32-year-old released four original albums and two re-recordings in the past three years, more than her entire output of the previous decade. Songs from her most recent album, Midnights, took all top 10 spots on the Billboard singles chart after its October debut.

For the Artist of the Year title, Swift triumphed over formidable names including musicians Beyoncé, Harry Styles, The Weeknd, Drake, Adele and Bad Bunny.

Pop singer Pink opened the AMAs show dancing and singing on roller skates to her upbeat song Never Gonna Not Dance Again.

PHOTO: VALERIE MACON / AFP Taylor Swift won six AMA titles his year