Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj win big at AMAS
Justin Bieber was the big winner at the 40th anniversary American Music Awards. He received his second award for Favorite Pop/Rock Album for his latest album "Believe," and other two awards including Artist of the Year and Favorite Male Artist – Pop/Rock.
Nicki Minaj followed Justin received two trophies from Hayden Panettiere and 50 Cent including Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist and Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album for Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded.
She dedicated the awards to her loyal devotees. "I love you so much, you are so passionate and so inspiring," said Nicki. "Thank you so much for voting your little tiny fingers off. I could just eat you and kiss you and love you and hug you."
Other winners at the AMAS are David Guetta, Beyonce, Maroon 5, Rihanna. See the full list of winners below.
American Music Awards 2012 Winners
Artist of the Year Justin Bieber
New Artist of the Year Carly Rae Jepsen
Favorite Male Artist – Pop/Rock Justin Bieber
Favorite Female Artist – Pop/Rock Katy Perry
Favorite Band, Duo, or Group – Pop/Rock Maroon 5
Favorite Album – Pop/Rock Justin Bieber – Believe
Favorite Male Artist – Country Luke Bryan
Favorite Female Artist – Country Taylor Swift
Favorite Band, Duo, or Group – Country Lady Antebellum
Favorite Album – Country Carrie Underwood – Blown Away
Favorite Artist – Rap/Hip-Hop Nicki Minaj
Favorite Album – Rap/Hip-Hop Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded
Favorite Male Artist – Soul/R&B Usher
Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B Beyoncé
Favorite Album – Soul/R&B Rihanna – Talk That Talk
Favorite Album – Alternative Rock Linkin Park
Favorite Artist – Adult Contemporary Adele
Favorite Artist – Latin Shakira
Favorite Artist – Contemporary Inspirational tobyMac
Favorite Artist – Electronic Dance Music (EDM) David Guetta