Kanye West received his first-ever American Music Awards and delivered a stellar performance of his new single, “Heartless.”

“I’d like to thank everyone who accepted me trying to break new boundaries in music,” West said after his first win. “It’s our responsibility as musicians to keep pushing each other. … We will be the new Beatles, the new (Jimi) Hendrix. I want to be Elvis.”

Those who performed include Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Natasha Bedingfield, Coldplay, The Fray, Jonas Brothers, Alicia Keys, Annie Lennox, Leona Lewis, Ne-Yo, New Kids on the Block, Pink, Pussycat Dolls, Taylor Swift, Kanye West and Rihanna.

Here’s the complete list of the winners:

POP/ ROCK MUSIC

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST
• WINNER: Chris Brown
• Kid Rock
• Usher

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST
• Mariah Carey
• Alicia Keys
• WINNER: Rihanna

FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP
• Coldplay
• Eagles
• WINNER: Daughtry

FAVORITE ALBUM

• Coldplay – Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends
• Eagles – Long Road Out of Eden
• WINNER: Alicia Keys – As I Am

COUNTRY MUSIC

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST
• Garth Brooks
• Kenny Chesney
• WINNER: Brad Paisley

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST
• Reba McEntire
• WINNER: Taylor Swift
• Carrie Underwood

FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP
• Brooks & Dunn
• Sugarland
• WINNER: Rascal Flatts

FAVORITE ALBUM
• Garth Brooks – The Ultimate Hits
• Rascal Flatts – Still Feels Good
• WINNER: Carrie Underwood – Carnival Ride

RAP/HIP-HOP MUSIC

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST
• Flo Rida
• Lil Wayne
• WINNER: Kanye West (Gives Award to Lil’ Wayne)

FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP
• G Unit
• WINNER: Three 6 Mafia
• Wu-Tang Clan

FAVORITE ALBUM
• Jay-Z – American Gangster
• Lil Wayne – Tha Carter III
• WINNER: Kayne West – Graduation

SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST
• WINNER: Chris Brown
• J. Holiday
• Usher

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST
• Mary J. Blige
• Alicia Keys
• WINNER: Rihanna

FAVORITE ALBUM
• Mary J. Blige – Growing Pains
• Mariah Carey – E=MC2
• WINNER: Alicia Keys – As I Am

SOUNDTRACKS

FAVORITE ALBUM
• WINNER: Alvin And The Chipmunks
• Juno
• Mamma Mia!

ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC

FAVORITE ARTIST
• Coldplay
• Foo Fighters
• WINNER: Linkin Park

ADULT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

FAVORITE ARTIST
• Daughtry
• Eagles
• WINNER: Jordin Sparks

LATIN MUSIC

FAVORITE ARTIST
• WINNER: Enrique Iglesias
• Juanes
• Wisin Y Yandel

CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL

FAVORITE ARTIST
• Casting Crowns
• MercyMe
• WINNER: Third Day

T-MOBILE BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST
• Colbie Caillat
• Flo Rida
• WINNER: Jonas Brothers
• Paramore
• The-Dream

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
• Lil’ Wayne
• WINNER: Chris Brown
• Alicia Keys
• Eagles
• Coldplay