Miss the AMA broadcast? Here is a recap plug the list of winners for the 38th Annual American Music Awards (AMAs) which were announced last night from the Nokia Theatre, L.A LIVE.AMA highlights included live performances by Justin Bieber, P!nk, Ke$ha, Usher and a powerful opening medley by Rihanna featuring "Love the Way You Lie (Part II)," "What's My Name," and "Only Girl In the World." Other highlights included Katy Perry lighting up the stage with "Firework" and Christina Aguilera performing "Express" from her upcoming film Burlesque. The night also marked television history as New Kids On The Block and Backstreet Boys closed the show together on one stage.
Winners of the 38th Annual American Music Awards included Justin Bieber taking home his first-ever AMAs winning 4 total, including Artist of the Year, Taylor Swift taking home Favorite Female Artist (Country), Rihanna presented with the Favorite Female Artist (Soul/R&B), Eminem winning 2 awards for Favorite Male Artist and Album (Rap/Hip-Hop) and The Black Eyed Peas taking home the Favorite Band, Duo or Group (Pop/Rock). A complete list of winners is attached.
Artist of the Year: Justin Bieber
Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist: Justin Bieber
Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist: Lady Gaga
Favorite Pop/Rock Band, Duo or Group: The Black Eyed Peas
Favorite Pop Album: Justin Bieber - My World 2.0
Favorite Country Music Male Artist: Brad Paisley
Favorite Country Music Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Country Music Band, Duo or Group: Lady Antebellum
Favorite Country Music Album: Carrie Underwood - Play On
Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Male Artist: Eminem
Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album: Eminem – Recovery
Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist: Usher
Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist: Rihanna
Favorite Soul/R&B Album: Usher - Raymond v. Raymond
Favorite Soundtrack: Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppers
Favorite Alternative Rock Artist: Muse
Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist: MercyMe
Favorite Latin Music Artist: Shakira
Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist: Michael Buble