The best of the music industry turned out for the 40th annual American Music Awards 2012, which highlighted the likes of Justin Bieber and Beyonce to Rihanna and Usher. Here a the nominees and winners in a few key categories.
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Justin Bieber (Winner)
Drake
Maroon 5
Katy Perry
Rihanna
SPRINT NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Carly Rae Jespen (Winner)
J.Cole
fun.
Gotye
One Direction
FAVORITE POP/ROCK MALE ARTIST
Justin Bieber (Winner)
Flo Rida
Pitbull
Usher
FAVORITE POP/ROCK FEMALE ARTIST
Katy Perry (Winner)
Kelly Clarkson
Nicki Minaj
Rihanna
FAVORITE POP/ROCK BAND/DUO/GROUP
Maroon 5 (Winner)
fun.
One Direction
The Wanted
FAVORITE POP/ROCK ALBUM
“Believe” (Justin Bieber) [Winner]
“Overexposed” (Maroon 5)
“Pink Friday:Roman Reloaded” (Nicki Minaj)
“Up All Night” (One Direction)
FAVORITE COUNTRY MALE ARTIST
Luke Bryan (Winner)
Jason Aldean
Eric Church
FAVORITE RAP/HIP-HOP ALBUM
“Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded” (Nicki Minaj) [Winner]
“Cole World: The Sideline Story” (J. Cole)
“Take Care” (Drake)
FAVORITE RAP/HIP-HOP ALBUM
Nicki Minaj [Winner]
Drake
Tyga
FAVORITE SOUL/R&B MALE ARTIST
Usher [Winner]
Chris Brown
Trey Songz
FAVORITE SOUL/R&B FEMALE ARTIST
Beyonce [Winner]
Mary J. Blige
Rihanna
FAVORITE SOUL/R&B ALBUM
“Talk That Talk” (Rihanna) [Winner]
“Fortune” (Chris Brown)
“Looking 4 Myself” (Usher)
FAVORITE LATIN ARTIST
Shakira [Winner]
Don Omar
Pitbull
