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Tyka Nelson The 2016 American Music Awards are just full of surprises when it comes to The Purple One.
First, Prince’s fans everywhere got a pleasant shock when the show’s nominations were announced—he received a nod in the Top Soundtrack category for the 1984 Purple Rain album. This was monumental because, well, the album came out over twenty years ago. And, it already won an AMA (for Best Pop/Rock Album) the year it was released.
But besides the fact that the late singer deserves all kinds of recognition to this day, Prince was eligible for the nomination because it hit number two on the Billboard 200 in the wake of his tragic death earlier this year.
The 2016 American Music Awards are just full of surprises when it comes to The Purple One.
First, Prince’s fans everywhere got a pleasant shock when the show’s nominations were announced—he received a nod in the Top Soundtrack category for the 1984 Purple Rain album. This was monumental because, well, the album came out over twenty years ago. And, it already won an AMA (for Best Pop/Rock Album) the year it was released.
But besides the fact that the late singer deserves all kinds of recognition to this day, Prince was eligible for the nomination because it hit number two on the Billboard 200 in the wake of his tragic death earlier this year.
Tyka also put on a united front with her family when she gave them an emotional shout out on live TV.
“On behalf of Prince, our wonderful friend, teacher, and brother, I humbly accept this award,” she shared while tearing up. “And me? My brother Omar, my brother Alfred, my sister Sharon, my sister Noreen, and my brother John will keep this for you at Paisley Park. Until we see you again, this is for you.”
Prince’s sister Tyka Nelson gave an emotional acceptance speech after the late icon won a posthumous American Music Award at L.A.’s Microsoft Theater on Sunday, November 20.The iconic star has actually won an AMA for the Best Pop/Rock Album in the year which is was released, but it was double honoured over 20 years later.Prince’s sister Tyka Nelson picked up the award on behalf of her late brother and put on a united front with her family, despite reports of a rift because of his estate.She is accepts the award for Favorite Soundtrack, for Purple Rain, on behalf of Prince
