Washington, Nov 24 : Hip-hop star Chris Brown bagged the top award of ''Artist of the Year'' at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles.

The 19-year-old singer won three awards including Pop/Rock, Soul/R&B along with the Artist of the Year.

"I would''ve gave it to Coldplay. I''m at a loss for words," E! Online quoted him as saying.

Brown''s alleged girlfriend and Barbadian beauty Rihanna also walked way with the gong of Favourite Female Soul/R&B Artist and Favourite Pop/Rock Female.

Kayne West won the award in the rap/hip-hop category.