Taylor Swift won in a big way at this year's American Music Awards -- the singer was named Artist of the Year for the second time! "This is the craziest thing that has ever happened to me!" she said. "Fans, please never change. I can't believe this is happening to me!" She also won Best Female Artist (County) and Best Country Album (Speak Now).
Nicki Minaj also took home multiple awards -- she won Best Rap/Hip Hop Artist and Best Rap/Hip Hop Album for Pink Friday. (Nicki even thanked Taylor in her speech for helping making "Super Bass" a hit!)
Katy Perry was recognized with a special achievement award for being the first female artist to have five number one singles from one album, Teenage Dream.
Although Justin Bieber didn't win Best Male Pop Artist, he had no hard feelings. He even took to Twitter to congrate all his friends. "Happy for my dude @brunomars - couldnt have gone to a better guy. well deserved. and @taylorswift13 and @NiCKiMiNaj CONGRATS Ladies!" he Tweeted.
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ARTIST OF THE YEAR:Taylor Swift
POP/ROCK
Male Artist: Bruno Mars
Female Artist: Adele
Band, Duo or Group: Maroon 5
Album: Adele, 21
SOUL/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
SPRINT NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
Hot Chelle Rae
Photo: Courtesy of Tim Ogier/ABC
