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Nick Jonas won the international artist of the year award.
Updated : Jun 20, 2016, 05:48 PM IST
Singer Nick Jonas honoured Orlando shooting victims while accepting iHeartRadio Much Music Video Award.
While thanking fans for his trophy, Jonas, 23, payed tribute to those who lost their lives recently at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando.
Congrats to our 2009 #MMVAs co-host @NickJonas on picking up his first solo win at tonight’s party! pic.twitter.com/oByuu9qbf0
— MUCH (@Much) June 20, 2016
"It's been a tough couple of weeks, a lot of hate and violence in the world, but it's moments like this where we can all come together and celebrate the good times and be full of joy and happiness," he said after receiving the award.
Oh, hi @NickJonas. More GIFs at https://t.co/Cia8o5Ksup! #MMVAs pic.twitter.com/It3Evs7hOl
— MUCH (@Much) June 20, 2016
"It's a beautiful thing so thank you for this. I dedicate this to all the families and victims of the shootings recently. We love you and we have not forgotten," he added.
The singer received the international artist of the year award. The event was hosted by Gigi Hadid.