American Music Award Winners 2011 Full List

by Becky Kirsch 0

Another American Music Awards is behind us, with familiar faces like Taylor Swift and Jennifer Lopez taking the stage to accept awards, while others like Rihanna had to thank their fans via satellite. Swift was one of the night's biggest victors, taking home three statues including artist of the year. Nicki Minaj also had a good night, as she collected two statues in the hip-hop category.

Be sure to vote on all of the performances, then scope out the full list of winners when you read more.

POP OR ROCK MUSIC

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST
Adele

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST
Bruno Mars

FAVORITE BAND, DUO, OR GROUP
Maroon 5

FAVORITE ALBUM
Adele, 21

COUNTRY MUSIC
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST
Taylor Swift

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST
Blake Shelton

FAVORITE BAND, DUO, OR GROUP
Lady Antebellum

FAVORITE ALBUM
Taylor Swift, Speak Now

RAP/HIP-HOP MUSIC
FAVORITE ARTIST
Nicki Minaj

FAVORITE ALBUM
Nicki Minaj, Pink Friday

SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES MUSIC

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST
Beyoncé Knowles

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST
Usher

FAVORITE ALBUM
Rihanna, Loud

LATIN MUSIC

FAVORITE ARTIST
Jennifer Lopez

ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC
FAVORITE ARTIST: FOO FIGHTERS

CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL

FAVORITE ARTIST
Casting Crowns

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Taylor Swift

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Hot Chelle Rae

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Katy Perry