American Idol 2006 finalist Chris Daughtry may not have won the TV talent bash, but his band, Daughtry, cleaned up at the American Music Awards on 18 November to share the spotlight with Carrie Underwood and Justin Timberlake.

American Idol 2006 finalist Chris Daughtry may not have won the TV talent bash, but his band, Daughtry, cleaned up at the American Music Awards on 18 November to share the spotlight with Carrie Underwood and Justin Timberlake.

For the first time in show history, winners were chosen by public votes cast online. Daughtry won in three categories with favourite pop-rock album for "Daughtry" as well as breakthrough artist and adult contemporary artist.

Underwood, who won Idol, matched her three wins at the Country Music Association Awards this month with three trophies with favourite female country artist, favourite country album for Some Hearts, and the T-Mobile text-in award.

JustinTimberlake was a double winner, earning male pop-rock artist honors and the soul/R&B album award for his FutureSex/LoveSounds. Timberlake accepted by video from Australia and Usher presented Beyonce with the international artist award.  

Rascal Flatts was named top country duo or group, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony was the favorite rap/hip-hop group and Akon won favorite male soul/rhythm & blues artist.