The American Idols Carrie Underwood and Chris Daughtry were naughty and nice as they each nabbed three awards as others sat idly by at the AMA show on Sunday. Daughter was polishing the crystal pyramids (not a euphemism) for best Pop / Rock Album, Contemporary Artist and Breakthrough Artist.

Underwood sans underwear (Okay, I’m wearing my X-ray doggie goggles now) grabbed the erect trophies for Favorite Country Album, Favorite Country Female Artist and the text-in vote for Favorite Artist. Underwood may have been an underdog in the Grammys this year only to pull off two with her very first try, but the American Music Awards signify the former Idol as a true country powerhouse.

Daughtry didn’t even win on American Idol as he is way too cool to have gone all the way and would have been hurt by winning the whole enchilada. But, he has made a name for himself with his first album going platinum in just a few weeks and now kicking aside contenders at the AMA’s.

The AMA’s may have been an Idol-fest with kisses blowing left and right to Simon Fuller, but there was still room for Beyonce, Fergie and a few others to shine as well. Expect to see more Idols tackling the trophies in the months to come.

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