The 2012 American Music Awards held on Nov. 18 awarded artists in mainstream musical genres such as country, pop rock, alternative rock, hip-hop/rap and emerging genres such as EDM, or electronic dance music. If you missed any of the three-hour awards show (and we don't blame you!), we've got you covered.
Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist - Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber was among the 2012 AMA winners in Los Angeles Nov. 18, snagging a total of three, earning him the most American Music Awards of any artist this year.
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Favorite Country Female Artist - Taylor Swift
Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album - Nicki Minaj
Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist - Usher
Favorite Alternative Artist - Linkin Park
Favorite Country Male Artist - Luke Bryan
Old Navy New Artist of the Year - Carly Rae Jepsen
Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group - Lady Antebellum
2012 AMA Winners Continued: Bieber, Minaj Big Winners
Favorite EDM Artist - David Guetta
Favorite Soul/R&B Album - Usher "Looking 4 Myself"
Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist - tobyMac
Favorite Pop/Rock Album - Justin Bieber
Favorite Country Album - Carrie Underwood "Blown Away"
Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist - Adele
Favorite Latin Artist - Pitbull
Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group - Maroon 5
Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist - Nicki Minaj
Favorite Soul/R&B Mart Artist - Usher
Artist of the Year - Justin Bieber
New Artist of the Year - Carly Rae Jepsen
AMA winners Justin Bieber and his female protege, Carly Rae Jepsen, did quite well Sunday night, as did female rapper Nicki Minaj. All three AMA winners gave performances at the awards show in L.A. on Nov. 18, along with acts like No Doubt, Linkin Park, Taylor Swift, Usher, The Wanted, Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, Pink and others.
