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AMAs 2020: Jonas Brothers win Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist, fans say it’s making them feel ‘old’

This year's nominations for Favorite Artist- Adult Contemporary included Lewis Capaldi and Maroon 5 along with the boy band

The much-anticipated music event of the year is finally here and the night couldn't have gotten exciting as some of the biggest talents of the music industry entertained their fans from across the world. Meanwhile, several artistes were recognized's under a range of categories. This year nominations for Favorite Artist-Adult Contemporary included Lewis Capaldi, Jonas Brother and Maroon 5.

Much to the surprise of fans, the Jonas Brothers raked the much-anticipated award, beating Maroon 5 and Lewis Capaldi. Even though fans of the boy band are thrilled about them winning the title, many joked as to how old they feel watching the Jonas Brothers win the Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist award.

One tweeted, "I’m so old the Jonas Brothers just won the AMA for ADULT CONTEMPORARY artist........ when did that happen", while another added, "When Jonas Brothers are “Adult”. Adding to that another wrote, "Adult contemporary? When did they jump from pop to adult? That's something my parents generation listen to. The contemporary stuff.  #AMAs #AMAs2020 #JonasBrothers." One fan tweeted, "I CANT BELIEVE THE JONAS BROTHERS ARE ADULTS because it means I'm adult too."

The event, held at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, was hosted by Taraji P Henson with presenters, including Anthony Anderson, Cara Delevigne, Ciara, Laverne Cox and Tayshia Adams among others. While The Weeknd and Roddy Rich led with eight nominations each, Meghan Thee Stallion was next with five. Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, DaBaby, Bad Bunny and Doja Cat were tied with four nominations each.

What supplemented the starry night with more excitement was some of the most spectacular performances by our favorite artistes from different parts of the world. While Bebe Rexha and Doja Cat performed 'Baby, I'm Jealous', and Billie Eilish 'Therefore I Am', BBTS performed 'Dynamite' and 'Life Goes On' from London.

However, due to the Covid-19 induced restrictions, the event had very few members in the audience and the crew members are required to socially distance from one another. The dancers were required to have facial masks on during the performances while the artistes had PPE on when not on the stage.