Brown Snags 3 American Music Awards; West Wins 2

Other winners included Brad Paisley for favorite country artist, Taylor Swift for favorite female country act, and Rascal Flatts for favorite country favorite band, duo or group.

Singer Chris Brown poses with the awards for Favorite Male Artist for Soul/Rhythm and Blues and Pop/Rock Music in the press room during the 2008 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on November 23, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.

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"I didn't really think that I had a chance at winning," Swift confessed backstage. "I thought, yes, it's good to be nominated, but I honestly didn't think I was going to win this award. I can't believe that I did. I can't believe that the fans did that for me. Everybody on MySpace, they're the reason I am holding this award right now."

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Fans chose the night's winners through online votes.

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AP Entertainment Writer Derrik J. Lang contributed to this report.

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