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    Winners the 2012 American Music Awards

    Associated Press – Sun, Nov 18, 2012 11:09 PM EST

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — Winners of the 40th anniversary American Music Awards, presented Sunday at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles:

    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

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