Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj Win Big at AMAs
Justin Bieber was the big winner at the 40th anniversary American Music Awards on Sunday. Not only did the teen idol share the stage with Nicki Minaj, he also went home with three awards including Artist of the Year. He brought up his mother and thanked Usher during his acceptance speech.
His “Beauty and a Beat” collaborator Nicki scored two trophies including Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist and Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album for Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded.
She dedicated the awards to her Barbz. “I love you so much, you are so passionate and so inspiring,” said a grateful 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 included Beyoncé (Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist), Rihanna (Favorite Soul/R&B Album), and Usher (Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist). 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