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39th Annual American Music Awards
Nokia Theater, Los Angeles, CA
November 20, 2011
Airing from the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, California, the host-free 39th Annual American Music Awards gave honor to the most popular artists and albums from the year 2011. For the fifth year, winners were chosen by online voting.
- Artist of The Year - Taylor Swift
- Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist - Bruno Mars
- Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist - Adele
- Favorite Pop/Rock Group - Maroon 5
- Favorite Pop Rock Album - "21" Adele
- Favorite Country Male Artist - Blake Shelton
- Favorite Country Female Artist - Taylor Swift
- Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group - Lady Antebellum
- Favorite Country Album - "Speak Now" Taylor Swift
- Favorite Rap Hip Hop Artist - Nicki Minaj
- Favorite Rap Hip Hop Album - "Pink Friday" Nicki Minaj
- Favorite Soul/R&B Male - Usher
- Favorite Soul/R&B Female - Beyonce
- Favorite Soul/R&B Album - "Loud" Rihanna
- Favorite Alternative Rock Artist - Foo Fighters
- Favorite Latin Artist - Jennifer Lopez
- Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist - Casting Crowns
- Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist - Adele
- Sprint New Artist of the Year - Hot Chelle Rae
Sunday night's event featured live performances by the biggest names in the music industry: Chris Brown, Daughtry, David Guetta with Nicki Minaj, Drake, Enrique Iglesias with Ludacris, Gym Class Heroes with Adam Levine, Jennifer Lopez, Jennifer Lopez with will.i.am, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson, LMFAO, Maroon 5 ft. Aguilera, Mary J. Blige, One Republic, Pitbull with Lil Jon and Marc Anthony, Taylor Swift and The Band Perry.
