American Music Ashamed

Call me critical, or as Keown would say "You just don't like anything", but...
Here is your list of American Music Award winners. What has happened to music in America?

Alvin and The Chipmunks
WINNER - Favorite Album, Soundtrack

Chris Brown
WINNER - Artist of the Year
WINNER - Favorite Male Artist, Pop or Rock Music
WINNER - Favorite Male Artist, Soul / Rhythm & Blues Music

Mariah Carey
WINNER - Honorary Award

Daughtry
WINNER - Favorite Band, Duo or Group, Pop or Rock Music

Enrique Iglesias
WINNER - Favorite Artist, Latin Music

Jonas Brothers
WINNER - T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist Award

Alicia Keys - "As I Am"
WINNER - Favorite Album, Pop or Rock Music
WINNER - Favorite Album, Soul / Rhythm & Blues Music

Linkin Park
WINNER - Favorite Artist, Alternative Rock Music

Brad Paisley
WINNER - Favorite Male Artist, Country Music

Rascal Flatts
WINNER - Favorite Band, Duo or Group, Country Music

Rihanna
WINNER - Favorite Female Artist, Pop or Rock Music
WINNER - Favorite Female Artist, Soul / Rhythm & Blues Music

Jordin Sparks
WINNER - Favorite Artist, Adult Contemporary Music

Taylor Swift
WINNER - Favorite Female Artist, Country Music

Third Day
WINNER - Favorite Artist, Contemporary Inspirational

Three 6 Mafia
WINNER - Favorite Band, Duo or Group, Rap / Hip-Hop Music

Carrie Underwood - "Carnival Ride"
WINNER - Favorite Album, Country Music

Kanye West
WINNER - Favorite Male Artist, Rap / Hip-Hop Music

Kanye West - "Graduation"
WINNER - Favorite Album, Rap / Hip-Hop Music

I could have swore Graduation came out 3 years ago, but whatever, I guess it is the only rap album worth giving an award in this past decade.