There were many starts that shined on the stage Sunday night at the American Music Awards, but no one seemed to escape the shadow of Chris Brown. The wildly popular hip-hop singer proudly garnered three trophies for the categories of “Best Male Soul/R&B Artist,” “Best Male Pop/Rock Artist” and the biggest deal of the whole night: “The Artist of the Year.” Brown was joined by fellow musicians who were also awarded throughout the night, including Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Daughtry and Jordin Sparks. For more information be sure to check out http://www.stubhub.com/chris-brown-tickets.



Chris Brown is one of the youngest performers in the rap/hip-hop industry. He made his official debut in 2005 with his self-titled album, which was released when he was just 16 years old. His success was largely propelled due to the massive success of his hit “Run It!” which topped the Billboard Hot 100. Fans loved his originality and the fact that he was just a young teenager, seeking to make it big in an industry that is often hard to compete in. Brown released his second studio album in November 2007, called Exclusive. The record featured two top hits, “Kiss Kiss,” which featured rapper T-Pain, as well as “With You.” The former song reached number one and the latter reached the number two spot on the Billboard Hot 100. Brown has a tendency to always outdo himself and he soon after released a deluxe version of his album called The Forever Edition. He found another hit with “Forever” and expanded his fan base worldwide. These days a pair of Chris Brown tickets are certainly hot items in the music industry.

Chris Brown was born in the very small town of Tappahannock, Virginia. Before he reached the age of five, the young Brown was dancing around his home to the tunes of Michael Jackson, Sam Cooke, Anita Baker and Aretha Franklin. When Brown turned 13, he and his mother, who has always been a strong encourager of her son's abilities, sought out an opportunity for a record deal. By the time he was 15 years old he was sent to perform for L.A. Reid and was then signed in 2004 to Jive Records. During this initial time he worked with other celebrities in the music industry like The Underdogs, Bow Wow and Jermaine Dupri.

Along with his successes in the recording studio, Brown has also pursued an acting career, having made appearances on UPN's One on One, and he even landed a small role in the fourth season of Fox's The O.C. Soon afterwards, he made his film debut in Stomp the Yard, followed by This Christmas. Chris Brown has also been interested in charity work, giving $50,000 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Chris Brown may be a young man still in his teens, but his powerful voice proves that he has the ability to compete with the biggest names in the hip-hop industry. This was solidified with his impressive win the other night at the American Music Awards. Brown will no doubt be around for some time to come, and his impact on hi- hop music is sure to inspire others to follow in his footsteps.