The 40th American Music Awards (AMAs) 2012 happened Sunday night, November 18 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, Hollywood California recognizing this year's most popular music artists and albums.
Justin Bieber is the big winner of AMAs 2012 clinching 3 awards including the Artist of the Year. Meanwhile, fellow Canadian Carly Rae Jepsen bagged the New Artist of the Year award.
Here is the complete list of winners of the American Music Awards (AMAs) 2012:
- Artist of the Year: Justin Bieber
- Old Navy New Artist of the Year: Carly Rae Jepsen
- Pop/Rock Male Artist: Justin Bieber
- Pop/Rock Female Artist: Katy Perry
- Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group: Maroon 5
- Pop/Rock Album: Believe - Justin Bieber
- Country Male Artist: Luke Bryan
- Country Female Artist: Taylor Swift
- Country Band/Duo/Group: Lady Antebellum
- Country Album: Carrie Underwood
- Rap/Hip-Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj
- Rap/Hip-Hop Album: Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded - Nicki Minaj
- Soul/R&B Male Artist: Usher
- Soul/R&B Female Artist: Beyoncé
- Soul/R&B Album: Talk That Talk - Rihanna
- Alternative Artist: Linkin Park
- Adult Contemporary Artist: Adele
- Latin Artist: Shakira
- Contemporary Inspirational Artist: tobyMac
- Electronic Dance Music: David Guetta
