Atlanta 11/20/2012 12:39:57 AM
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2012 American Music Awards Winners List: Justin Bieber Wins Big

Music superstars hit the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles Sunday night for the 40th American Music Awards. With three AMA wins, including the night’s top honor of Artist of the Year, Justin Bieber dominated the winner’s lineup. Nicki Minaj was the night’s second biggest winner with two awards in the rap/hip hop genre. See a complete list of the winners below.

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"

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"

Country female artist: Taylor Swift

Country male artist: Luke Bryan

Country band, duo or group: Lady Antebellum

Country album: Carrie Underwood, "Blown Away"

Alternative rock artist: Linkin Park

Adult contemporary artist: Adele

Latin artist: Shakira

Contemporary inspirational artist: tobyMac

Electronic dance music artist: David Guetta

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