Nov 20, 2011
The 2011 American Music Awards were held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on November 20.
Taylor Swift was the big winner taking three awards including Artist of the Year.
Adele led in nominations with four and won two awards.
The multitude of performers included Nicki Minaj, Maroon 5, Pitbull, Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry and LMFAO.
39th American Music Award Winners
| Artist of the Year | |
| Taylor Swift | |
| Other Nominees: Adele; Lady Gaga; Katy Perry; Lil Wayne | |
| Favorite Pop/Rock Album | |
| Adele (21) | |
| Other Nominees: Lady Gaga (Born This Way); Rihanna (Loud) | |
| Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist | |
| Adele | |
| Other Nominees: Lady Gaga; Katy Perry | |
| Favorite Pop/Rock Group | |
| Maroon 5 | |
| Other Nominees: OneRepublic; LMFAO | |
| Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist | |
| Bruno Mars | |
| Other Nominees: Justin Bieber; Pitbull | |
| Favorite Country Album | |
| Taylor Swift (Speak Now) | |
| Other Nominees: Jason Aldean (My Kinda Party); The Band Perry (The Band Perry) | |
| Favorite Country Female Artist | |
| Taylor Swift | |
| Other Nominees: Sara Evans; Miranda Lambert | |
| Favorite Country Group | |
| Lady Antebellum | |
| Other Nominees: The Band Perry; Zac Brown Band | |
| Favorite Country Male Artist | |
| Blake Shelton | |
| Other Nominees: Jason Aldean; Brad Paisley | |
| Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album | |
| Nicki Minaj (Pink Friday) | |
| Other Nominees: Jay-Z and Kanye West (Watch The Throne); Lil Wayne (Tha Carter IV) | |
| Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist | |
| Nicki Minaj | |
| Other Nominees: Lil Wayne; Kanye West | |
| Favorite R&B Album | |
| Rihanna (Loud) | |
| Other Nominees: Beyonce (4); Chris Brown (FAME) | |
| Favorite R&B Female Artist | |
| Beyonce | |
| Other Nominees: Rihanna; Kelly Rowland | |
| Favorite R&B Male Artist | |
| Usher | |
| Other Nominees: Chris Brown; Trey Songz | |
| Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist | |
| Adele | |
| Other Nominees: Katy Perry; Bruno Mars | |
| Favorite Alternative Artist | |
| Foo Fighters | |
| Other Nominees: The Black Keys; Mumford & Sons | |
| Favorite Inspirational Artist | |
| Casting Crowns | |
| Other Nominees: Third Day; Tobymac | |
| Favorite Latin Artist | |
| Jennifer Lopez | |
| Other Nominees: Enrique Iglesias; Pitbull | |
| Favorite New Artist | |
| Hot Chelle Rae | |
| Other Nominees: The Band Perry; Miguel; Wiz Khalifa | |
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