Ladies Run This...American Music Awards

Pink and Sarah McLachlan getting at the "glorious sadness" of "Angel." Annie Lennox's emotional "Why." Alicia Keys, Queen Latifah - rapping!!- and opera diva Kathleen Battle exuberantly giving it up for multitasking ladies everywhere on "Superwoman." Were there even dudes on the American Music Awards last night?

Of course there were, including top winner Chris Brown, a particularly smooth Ne-Yo, and capable host Jimmy Kimmel. But there was just something about the women- including Beyonce and Christina- that was sizzling on high last night. (There were exceptions of course, but we're accentuating the positive this morning).

Random observations:

-Anyone else uncomfortable when Scott Weiland introduced Pink's "Sober"?

-Something about the New Kids on the Block doing a superfast segue from their enjoyable contemporary hit song "Single" to the oldies seemed ill-conceived.

-Kudos to Kanye for being gracious in his acceptance speech.

Here's a complete list of winners:

POP/ROCK CATEGORY
Favorite Male Artist: Chris Brown
Favorite Female Artist: Rihanna
Favorite Band, Duo, or Group: Daughtry
Favorite Album: "As I Am," Alicia Keys

COUNTRY
Favorite Male Artist: Brad Paisley
Favorite Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Band, Duo, or Group: Rascal Flatts
Favorite Album: "Carnival Ride," Carrie Underwood

SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES
Favorite Male Artist: Chris Brown
Favorite Female Artist: Rihanna
Favorite Album: "As I Am," Alicia Keys

RAP/HIP-HOP Favorite Band, Duo, or Group: Three 6 Mafia
Favorite Male Artist: Kanye West
Favorite Album: "Graduation," Kanye West

ADULT CONTEMPORARY
Favorite Artist: Jordin Sparks

LATIN MUSIC
Favorite Artist: Enrique Iglesias

ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC
Favorite Artist: Linkin Park

CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
Favorite Artist: Third Day

SOUNDTRACKS Favorite Album: "Alvin and the Chipmunks"

T - Mobile FAVORITE BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST (ALL GENRES) Jonas Brothers