Last night the American Music Awards took over LA to celebrate the movers & shakers in music this year and also celebrate the 40th anniversary of the show. It was a who’s who in music and the performances were definitely up to par..if you missed it take a peek below at some of the highlights as well as the full list of winners.
Usher Opening
Nicki Minaj Performs ‘Freedom’
Justin Bieber Performs with Nicki Minaj
Taylor Swift Performs ‘I Knew You Were Trouble’
Pink Performs ‘Try’
No Doubt Performs
Christina Aguilera Performs
Pitbull Performs
Stevie Wonder Tributes Dick Clark
Swizz Beatz, Chris Brown, & Ludacris Rock the House with ‘Everyday Birthday’
PSY Closes and shuts down show with Special Guest
Artist of the year: Justin Bieber
New artist of the year: Carly Rae Jepsen
Pop/rock female artist: Katy Perry
Pop/rock male artist: Justin Bieber
Pop/rock band, duo or group: Maroon 5
Pop/rock album: Justin Bieber, “Believe”
Country female artist: Taylor Swift
Country male artist: Luke Bryan
Country band, duo or group: Lady Antebellum
Country album: Carrie Underwood, “Blown Away”
Rap/hip-hop artist: Nicki Minaj
Rap/hip-hop album: Nicki Minaj, “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded”
Soul/R&B female artist: Beyonce
Soul/R&B male artist: Usher
Soul/R&B album: Rihanna, “Talk That Talk”
Alternative rock artist: Linkin Park
Adult contemporary artist: Adele
Latin artist: Shakira
Contemporary inspirational artist: tobyMac
Electronic dance music artist: David Guetta