The King of Pop is still winning awards and setting records doing it. But while Michael Jackson won a record four posthumous awards at Sunday night's American Music Awards, he couldn't beat Taylor Swift for top honors. The 19-year-old country music star was named the year's favorite artist, giving Jackson his only loss of the night, and giving her five trophies in all. “Music has never been ultimately about competition,” she said as she accepted the top prize via satellite from London, where she is to perform Monday. “To even be mentioned in a category with Michael Jackson, who we will miss and love forever, is an unimaginable honor.” Swift was also named favorite female pop/rock and country artist and favorite adult-contemporary artist. Her album, “Fearless,” won favorite country album. Jackson was voted favorite male artist in the pop/rock and soul/R and B categories. His 2003 greatest-hits album, “Number Ones,” also won favorite album in both categories, bringing his career AMA total to 23, making him the most honored artist in AMA history. Jackson's victories were among the highlights of the evening, which also featured an eye-popping performance by Lady Gaga and a special award for Whitney Houston. Jackson's trophies were accepted by his brother Jermaine, who paid tribute to his late brother by wearing glittery white glove. He thanked “Allah for blessing my entire family.” The Black Eyed Peas, voted favorite pop/rock band. The AMAs honor the year's top-selling artists in eight popular genres, and fans voted for the winners online.
