Gospel artist Kirk Franklin received the prize for Favorite Contemporary/Inspirational Artist at the American Music Awards, Nov. 21. Franklin was nominated along with Aly & AJ and Casting Crowns. Winners were announced from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles during a live broadcast on ABC.

American Idol winner Carrie Underwood received the Breakthrough award for Best New Artist. For a full list of nominees and winners, go to abc.go.com/specials/ama06.html.

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