American Music Awards 2012 Winners & Performances

 Last night, the 40th anniversary of the American Music Awards took place at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles and the evening was filled with dazzling performances.

We must say that on this ocassion, the AMA´s were far more entertaining that the VMAs or EMAs were, specially thanks to the list of performers who appeared on stage.

If you missed it, here are the highlight performances along with the list of winners of the night!

Artist of the Year: Justin Bieber
Sprint New Artist of the Year: Carly Rae Jepsen
Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist: Justin Bieber
Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist: Katy Perry
Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group: Maroon 5
Favorite Pop/Rock Album: “Believe” by Justin Bieber
Favorite Country Male Artist: Luke Bryan
Favorite Country Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group: Lady Antebellum
Favorite Country Album: “Blown Away” by Carrie Underwood
Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj
Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album: “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded” by Nicki Minaj
Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist: Usher
Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist: Beyoncé
Favorite Soul/R&B Album: “Talk That Talk” by Rihanna

 Pink - Try

Christina Aguilera – Lotus / Army Of Me / Let There Be Love 

Kelly Clarkson - Medley

  

 Usher – Numb / Climax / Can’t Stop Won’t Stop

  

 Taylor Swift - I Knew You Were Trouble

 

 Justin Bieber – As Long As You Love Me / Beauty and a Beat (feat. Nicki Minaj)

 Ke$ha / Die Young

  

 Nicki Minaj – Freedom

  

 Carly Rae Jepsen – This Kiss / Call Me Maybe

 

 No Doubt – Looking Hot