The voices of America’s teens were heard loud and clear last night at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards held at the Gibson Amphitheater at Universal City, California.
From June 15 to August 1, a total of 83 million votes were cast for teen favorites in multiple categories ranging from movies and television to sports and music, along with some unique categories.
The evening’s big winners were: "Twilight" winning 11 awards (out of 12 nominations); Britney Spears who received the Ultimate Choice Award and David Archuleta, who picked up three surfboards in the music field.
Other teen favorites who walked away with honors were Miley Cyrus, for her Choice Music Single, “The Climb," and the Jonas Brothers for their album Lines, Vines and Trying Times as well as their Summer Song – "Before the Storm," which also featured Miley Cyrus.
The 2009 Teen Choice Awards will air this evening, Monday, August 10, 2009 on the Fox Television channel at 8:00 p.m. ET
Here are some photo highlights of teen favorites on the red carpet, during the awards ceremony and backstage - enjoy!
Actor, Zac Efron backstage at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards with his coveted "surfboard" (AP Photo/ Matt Sayles)
Actors Megan Fox and Robert Pattison accept their "Hottie Awards" at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Actor Robert Pattison accepts the "Twilight" award at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards, Sunday August 9, Universal City, California (AP Photo/ Chris Pizzello)
Miley Cyrus arrives for the 2009 Teen Choice Awards, Universal City, California Sunday, August 9, (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Joe Jonas performs at the Teen Choice Awards ceremony, Sunday, August 9, 2009 (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Selena Gomez arrives at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Selena Gomez accepts the Choice Summer TV Star Award at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Vanessa Hudgens arrives at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards, (AP Photo/ Matt Sayles)
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(L-R) Taboo and Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas perform at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards, Sunday, August 9, Universal City, California (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Comments
Congratulations to David Archuleta, he is one talented musician. Best live singer I've ever seen in concert. Class act all the way.
Congrats to David Archuleta, he deserves this recognition, he has worked relentlessly since AI, touring in the US and abroad, and the young mans got pipes!!!
"Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others, cannot help but bring it to themselves". David has been continually spreading sunshine with his awesome voice and loving, caring, spirit!!! I am so happy to finally see it coming back to him!!! He is the most hard working and deserving musical artist out there!!! He has a bright bright future ahead of him!! I feel blessed to be able to go on this journey with him!!!
Congratulations to Mr. David Archuleta. What an amzing talent and beautiful human being. I love Mr. David Archuleta. So proud of him.
Congratulations David!
Congrats to David Archuleta. He deserves this more than anyone. What a fantastic singer, and great human being. I ony regret that his company didn't see to it that he was in attendance to receive such a great honor. Keep it up David you are GREAT!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations to David Archuleta! It's about time he gets the recognition he deserves! He is one of a kind and I am so proud of him!!!
To all you wonderful "Archies" and "Arch Angels" thanks for leaving your comments! I totally agree with each of you! David Archuleta is an amazing young man - not only talented and hard working but a fine human being and role model! Thanks all for sharing your thoughts!
couldn't be more proud of David if he was my own son! OMG! He's an amazing talent and beautiful human being - proud to be one of his biggest fans.
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