The night's two big winners were Taylor Swift and Adele. Taylor Swift picked up all three awards for which she was nominated: Artist of the Year, Favorite Country Female Artist, and Favorite Country Album for Speak Now. It was her fourth time in a row winning Favorite Country Female Artist.
Adele had come into the night with a leading four nominations and also won three prizes: Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist, Favorite Pop/Rock Album for 21, and Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist. She missed out on Artist of the Year, however, losing to Taylor Swift.
Nick Minaj picked up prizes for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist and Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album for Pink Friday.
Katy Perry picked up an AMA for Special Achievement for being the first female artist to have five #1 hit songs from a single album.
The nominations for the AMAs were determined by airplay, sales, video views and social media activity. The award winners were selected by online voting.
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Complete list of winners for the 39th annual American Music Awards
Artist of the Year
Taylor Swift
New Artist of the Year
Hot Chelle Rae
Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist
Bruno Mars
Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist
Adele
Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group
Maroon 5
Favorite Pop/Rock Album
21 – Adele
Favorite Country Male Artist
Blake Shelton
Favorite Country Female Artist
Taylor Swift
Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group
Lady Antebellum
Favorite Country Album
Speak Now – Taylor Swift
Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist
Nicki Minaj
Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album
Pink Friday – Nicki Minaj
Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist
Usher
Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist
Beyoncé
Favorite Soul/R&B Album
Loud – Rihanna
Favorite Alternative Artist
Foo Fighters
Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist
Adele
Favorite Latin Artist
Jennifer Lopez
Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist
Casting Crowns
AMA for Special Achievement
Katy Perry
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