Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry Win Big at 2011 American Music Awards!
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It was ladies' night at the 2011 American Music Awards on Sunday night.
Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swiftwalked away with multiple awards, while Adele, Beyonc and Jennifer Lopez dominated their respective categories and Katy Perry went home with a special achievement award.
So yes, girls rule. But the big question is: Who won Artist of the Year?
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Swift!
The "Back to December" singer, who also won Favorite Female Country Artist and Favorite Country Album, thanked her family, friends and fans...and Selena Gomez, who she called, "my little sister I never had!" Cutest. BFFs. Ever.
Minaj opened the show with a performance of her hit song "SuperBass," and after winning Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist Minaj actually gave a shout-out to Swift for her support. Swift rocked out withGomezduring Minaj's performance, they even memorized the rap! Girl power, indeed!
Perry received an achievement award for being the first female artist to have five No. ! 1 single s from a single album (Teenage Dream). The singer, who rocked pink hair, performed her new hit single, "The One That Got Away."
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"It's been up and down and just exciting and overwhelming and so many things," said Lopezwho performed twice during the showafter winning the award for favorite Latin Music Artist.
It wasn't a trophy-laden night for last year's Artist of the Year winner Justin Bieber, who lost Pop/Rock Male Artist toBruno Marsand Artist of the Year. Stll, Bieber walked the red carpet with girlfriend Gomez, performed his holiday single "Under the Mistletoe" and donned skintight animal-print pants to join LMFAO onstage when they closed the show with "Party Rock Anthem." Also joining the band on stage? David Hasslehoff.
What a way to end the night!
The night was filled with performances byChris Brown,Daughtry,Maroon 5andChristina Aguilera,PitbullandMarc Anthony,The Band Perry, Kelly Clarksonand many more.
Take a look at the complete list of winners at the 2011 AMAs:
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Taylor Swift
POP/ROCK
Male Artist: Bruno Mars
Female Artist: Adele
Band, Duo or Group: Maroon 5
Album: Adele, 21
SO! UL/R& ;B
Male Artist: Usher
Female Artist: Beyonce
Album: Rihanna, Loud
RAP/HIP-HOP
Artist: Nicki Minaj
Album: Nicki Minaj, Pink Friday
COUNTRY
Male Artist: Blake Shelton
Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Band, Duo or Group: Lady Antebellum
Album: Taylor Swift, Speak Now
ADULT CONTEMPORARY
Artist: Adele
ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Artist: Foo Fighters
LATIN
Artist: Jennifer Lopez
CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
Artist: Casting Crowns
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