Some of the biggest names in music today – Austin Mahone and Justin Bieber to name just a few – were discovered on YouTube, so it’s only natural that the internet’s most addictive website should spawn an awards show, celebrating its legion of musical stars.
The first-ever YouTube Music Awards were held Nov. 3 in New York City.
A complete list of winners follows.
Artist of the Year
Eminem
Video of the Year
“I Got A Boy,” Girls’ Generation
Response of the Year
Lindsey Stirling & Pentatonix, “Radioactive”
YouTube Phenomenon
“I Knew You Were Trouble” – Taylor Swift
YouTube Breakthrough
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Innovation of the Year
DeStorm, “See Me Standing”
What do you think of the first-ever YouTube Music Awards?