The American Music Awards

Mary J. Blige and Sean Paul Win American Music Awards

ASCAP members Mary J. Blige and Sean Paul won top awards at the 2006 American Music Awards. The ceremony took place on November 21 in Los Angeles, CA, at the Shrine Auditorium and was telecast live on ABC. Blige was honored with Favorite Female Artist in the Soul/Rhythm & Blues category, and her album, The Breakthrough, also won for Favorite Album. Sean Paul also won for Favorite Male Artist in Pop/Rock.

Congratulations to the ASCAP winners:

Soul/Rhythm & Blues
Favorite Female Artist
Mary J. Blige

Favorite Album
The Breakthrough
Mary J. Blige

Pop/Rock
Favorite Male Artist
Sean Paul