The 2008 American Music Awards were held last night in Los Angeles. The big winner was Chris Brown with 3 awards. Other notable winners were Kanye West, Alicia Keys, and Rihanna. Performers included Miley Cyrus, Ne-Yo, Beyonce, New Kids on the Block, and Christina Aguilera.

Check out the full list of winners after the jump.
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Less than three months after dropping Mixtape Messiah 4, Houston rapper Chamillionaire released Mixtape Messiah 5 yesterday. If you live in Texas, make sure you pick up a copy. There is no word yet on if there will be a national release in retail stores.

Check out the official track list after the jump.
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The following is a press release from Red about their new album, Innocence & Instinct.

GRAMMY-nominated modern rock band Red is preparing to release its second CD, INNOCENCE & INSTINCT, on February 10, 2009, via Essential Records. The disc features 10 songs, including its first single “Fight Inside.” The band will simultaneously release a Deluxe Edition of INNOCENCE & INSTINCT featuring four bonus tracks, the “Death of Me” music video, a making of documentary and more.

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The following is an official press release from Rocco DeLuca about his new album, Mercy.

L.A. based acclaimed performer and songwriter Rocco DeLuca has completed work on his latest recording MERCY, produced by Daniel Lanois and slated for release March 10, 2009 on Ironworks Music. Already noted for his highly praised debut — “this man is a star” raved Billboard — on the new album Rocco delivers eleven emotionally charged, soulful songs built upon the foundation of his utterly inventive dobro playing and visceral, emotional songwriting.

Read the rest of the press release and check out the track listing for Mercy after the jump!
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Island Def Jam Music Group executive vice president Shakir Stewart was found dead in his Marietta, GA home on Saturday.

Stewart was an influential part of the music industry, having signed Beyonce to Hitco Music Publishing and Young Jeezy and Rick Ross to Def Jam. He had only been in his EVP position at Def Jam since June, when he replaced Jay-Z.

Stewart died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 34.