Sting on Sunday night became the first musician to receive the American Music Award of Merit since 2008, when the title was given to Annie Lennox. The award is given exclusively to artists "who have made truly exceptional contributions to the music industry." He joins a list of iconic honorees including Garth Brooks, Johnny Cash, Gloria Estefan, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, Bon Jovi, Paul McCartney, Willie Nelson, Prince and Frank Sinatra...