Justin Bieber was crowned Artist of the Year as well as the Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist at The 40th Anniversary American Music Awards held on November 18, 2012 in Los Angeles. Check out the complete list of the 2012 winners, including the first ever Electronic Dance Music category winner.
American Music Awards Winners:
Artist of the Year
Justin Bieber
Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist
Justin Bieber
Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist
Katy Perry
Favorite Pop/Rock Band, Duo or Group
Maroon 5
Favorite Pop/Rock Album
Justin Bieber – Believe
Favorite Country Music Male Artist
Luke Bryan
Favorite Country Music Female Artist
Taylor Swift
Favorite Country Music Band, Duo or Group
Lady Antebellum
Favorite Country Music Album
Carrie Underwood – Blown Away
Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist
Nicki Minaj
Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album
Nicki Minaj – Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded
Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist
Usher
Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist
Beyonce
Favorite Soul/R&B Album
Rihanna – Talk That Talk
Favorite Alternative Rock Artist
Linkin Park
Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist
Adele
Favorite Latin Music Artist
Shakira
Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist
tobyMac
Electronic Dance Music: Favorite Artist
David Guetta
New Artist of the Year
Carly Rae Jepsen
Watch the highlight reel:
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