Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, Gym Class Heroes with Adam Levine, and Nicki Minaj with David Guetta performed, Taylor Swift won Artist of the Year, and Katy Perry was recognized for being the first woman in pop music history to have five #1 singles from one album at the 2011 American Music Awards. Held on November 20, 2011 at the Nokia Theatre, L.A. LIVE, the AMAs also included performances by LMFAO, Chris Brown, Kelly Clarkson, Drake, Pitbull with Marc Anthony and Lil Jon, Enrique Iglesias with Ludacris, and Maroon 5 with Christina Aguilera.
2011 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS
POP or ROCK MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist
Bruno Mars
Favorite Female Artist
Adele
Favorite Band, Duo or Group
Maroon 5
Favorite Album
Adele/21
COUNTRY MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist
Blake Shelton
Favorite Female Artist
Taylor Swift
Favorite Band, Duo or Group
Lady Antebellum
Favorite Album
Taylor Swift/Speak Now
RAP/HIP-HOP MUSIC
Favorite Artist
Nicki Minaj
Favorite Album
Nicki Minaj/Pink Friday
SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist
Usher
Favorite Female Artist
Beyonce
Favorite Album
Rihanna/Loud
ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC
Favorite Artist
Foo Fighters
ADULT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
Favorite Artist
Adele
LATIN MUSIC
Favorite Artist
Jennifer Lopez
CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
Favorite Artist
Casting Crowns
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Taylor Swift
Sprint New Artist Of The Year
Hot Chelle Rae
