American Music Awards 2011 - Winners

AMA 2011

Here are the Winners of recently concluded 39th American Music Awards :

• Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift
• Adult Contemporary Artist: Adele
• Alternative Rock Artist: Foo Fighters
• Contemporary Inspirational Artist: Casting Crowns
• Country Female Artist: Taylor Swift
• Country Male Artist: Blake Shelton
• Country Band, Duo or Group: Lady Antebellum
• Country Album: Taylor Swift, “Speak Now”
• Latin Music Artist: Jennifer Lopez
• Pop/Rock Female Artist: Adele
• Pop/Rock Male Artist: Bruno Mars
• Pop/Rock Band, Duo or Group: Maroon 5
• Pop/Rock Album: Adele, “21”
• Rap/Hip-Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj
• Rap/Hip-Hop Album: Nicki Minaj, “Pink Friday”
• Soul/R&B Female Artist: Beyonce
• Soul/R&B Male Artist: Usher
• Soul/R&B Album: Rihanna, “Loud.”
• New Artist of the Year: Hot Chelle Rae

Katy Perry won a special award for becoming the first woman ever to have five number one singles from an album.

The awards night feature some performances from Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Drake, J.Lo, LMFAO, Maroon 5, Mary J. Blige, etc.