The 2012 American Music Awards was opened with Usher singing a medley of some of his current hits including “Climax” “Dive In” and more. Check out his and all the performances of your favorite artists.
Swizz Beatz, Chris Brown and Ludacris joined together for “Everyday Birthday”.
Nicki Minaj performed new single “Freedom”. The raptress even brought out a choir.
Psy “Gangnam Style” with MC Hammer as his special guest.
Pink gave an amazing performance of new single “Try”
Taylor Swift “I Knew You Were Trouble”
Kelly Clarkson did a medley of some of top hits over the span of ten years. She’s gearing to release a greatest hits album.
Pitball “Don’t Stop The Party/Feel The Moment”
Carly Rae Jepsen “This Kiss/Call Me Maybe”
The Wanted “I Found You”
Don’t you just loveLinkin Park! Here they are with “Burn It Down”.
No Doubt “Looking Hot”
Justin Bieber medley sings and raps single “As Long As You Love Me” & was even joined by Nicki Minaj.
Bieber, who was the biggest winner of the night, also made sure to thank his “haters” on his first win for ‘Best Pop/Rock Male Artist’ at last night’s AMAs
List of Winners
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
List source: NY Daily News.
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