Niall Horan won big at the American Music Awards last night.
The Mullingar native claimed the New Artist of the Year award at the event in Los Angeles.
He faced strong opposition for the award, after he beat the likes of James Arthur, Julia Michaels and Post Malone.
The AMA Winners in full:
New artist of the year: Niall Horan
Collaboration of the year: Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber, "Despacito."
Video of the year: Bruno Mars, "That's What I Like."
Tour of the year: Coldplay
Favorite pop/rock male artist: Bruno Mars
Favorite pop/rock female artist: Lady Gaga
Favorite pop/rock duo or group: Imagine Dragons
Favorite country male artist: Keith Urban
Favorite country female artist: Carrie Underwood
Favorite country duo or group: Little Big Town
Favorite rap/hip-hop artist: Drake
Favorite soul/R and B male artist: Bruno Mars
Favorite soul/R and B female artist: Beyonce
Favorite alternative rock artist: Linkin Park
Favorite adult contemporary artist: Shawn Mendes
Favorite Latin artist: Shakira
Favorite contemporary inspirational artist: Lauren Daigle
Favorite electronic dance music artist: The Chainsmokers
Top soundtrack: "Moana."
Lifetime Achievement Award: Diana Ross.
