Taylor Swift,Adele, Nicki Minaj win American Music Awards- Winners List

Taylor swift receives award

       Country sensation Taylor Swift came up the big winner at the American Music Awards Last night presented at the Nokia Theatre ,claiming three trophies including the top honor, artist of the year.

   She tied for most wins with British singer Adele, who also earned three trophies for female pop artist, best album with smash hit "21" and top adult contemporary performer.Adele, who is recovering from vocal cord surgery, was not on hand to accept her awards.
      Rapper Nicki Minaj was the night's other big winner with two AMAs in the rap or hip-hop category: favorite artist and best album for her "Pink Friday."

    Minaj opened the show singing her smash hit single "Super Bass" in a metallic outfit that had two large speakers on her bottom, and after winning best hip-hop album for "Pink Friday" was overcome with emotion.

   Complete list of winners 

Adult Contemporary Artist: Adele

Alternative rock Artiste: 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."

Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift

New Artist of the Year: Hot Chelle Rae

                                                           Red carpet Photos

Estelle

Jennifer hudson

John legend

selena Gomez and justin bieber

katty perry

Lionel Richie

Mary J.blige

Sean Kingston  and  girlfriend Maliah michel

soulja boy

will.i.am