American Music Awards of 2012

Music awards ceremony

40th Annual American Music Awards

American Music Awards of 2012 logo

Date| November 18, 2012
Location| Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California
Country| United States
Most awards| Justin Bieber (3)
Most nominations| Rihanna and Nicki Minaj (4 each)
Website| ABC-American Music Award
Television/radio coverage
Network| ABC
Global TV
Runtime| 128 minutes
Viewership| 9.47 million
Produced by| Dick Clark Productions
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The 40th Annual American Music Awards was held on November 18, 2012 at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles. The awards recognized the most popular artists and albums from the year 2012. It was broadcast live on ABC.[1] The nominees were announced on October 9, 2012 by Christina Aguilera. This year included a brand new category, Electronic Dance Music.[2] Justin Bieber won all three of his nominations, and of each of their four nominations, Nicki Minaj won two, and Rihanna one. Katy Perry won one of her 2 nominations, whereas Adele and Taylor Swift each won the award for which they were nominated.[3][4][5]

## Performers

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Artist(s)  | Song(s)  | Ref

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Usher | "Numb"
"Climax"
"Can't Stop Won't Stop"  | [6]
Carly Rae Jepsen | "This Kiss"
"Call Me Maybe"
The Wanted | "I Found You"
Kelly Clarkson | "Miss Independent"
"Since U Been Gone"
"Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)"
"Catch My Breath"
Kesha | "Die Young"
No Doubt | "Looking Hot"
Taylor Swift | "I Knew You Were Trouble"
Linkin Park | "Burn It Down"
Nicki Minaj | "Freedom"
P!nk | "Try"
Justin Bieber
Nicki Minaj | "As Long As You Love Me"
"Beauty and a Beat"
Christina Aguilera | "Lotus Intro"
"Army of Me"
"Let There Be Love"
Pitbull
Christina Aguilera | "Don't Stop the Party"
"Feel This Moment"
Carrie Underwood | "Two Black Cadillacs"
Swizz Beatz
Chris Brown
Ludacris | "Everyday Birthday"
Stevie Wonder | Tribute to Dick Clark:
"Master Blaster (Jammin')"
"My Cherie Amour"
"Sir Duke"
Psy
MC Hammer | "Gangnam Style"
"2 Legit 2 Quit"

## Presenters

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* Elisha Cuthbert
* Kelly Rowland
* Ryan Seacrest
* Eric Stonestreet
* Lucy Hale
* Phillip Phillips
* Randy Jackson
* Stacy Keibler
* Ne-Yo
* Cyndi Lauper
* Karmin
* Kerry Washington
* Apolo Ohno
* Florida Georgia Line
* Jennifer Morrison
* Ginnifer Goodwin
* Lady Antebellum
* Heidi Klum
* Backstreet Boys
* Colbie Caillat
* Gavin DeGraw
* Carly Rae Jepsen
* Gloria Estefan
* Luke Bryan
* Jenny McCarthy
* Brandy
* Hayden Panettiere
* ASAP Rocky as Rakim Mayers
* 50 Cent
* Neon Trees
* will.i.am

## Winners and nominees

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Artist of the Year | Old Navy New Artist of the Year

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* Justin Bieber
* Drake
* Maroon 5
* Katy Perry
* Rihanna

* Carly Rae Jepsen
* J. Cole
* fun.
* Gotye
* One Direction

Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist | Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist

* Justin Bieber
* Flo Rida
* Pitbull
* Usher

* Katy Perry
* Kelly Clarkson
* Nicki Minaj
* Rihanna

Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group | Favorite Pop/Rock Album

* Maroon 5
* fun.
* One Direction
* The Wanted

* Believe – Justin Bieber
* Overexposed – Maroon 5
* Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – Nicki Minaj
* Up All Night – One Direction

Favorite Country Male Artist | Favorite Country Female Artist

* Luke Bryan
* Jason Aldean
* Eric Church

* Taylor Swift
* Miranda Lambert
* Carrie Underwood

Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group | Favorite Country Album

* Lady Antebellum
* Rascal Flatts
* Zac Brown Band

* Blown Away – Carrie Underwood
* Tailgates & Tanlines – Luke Bryan
* Tuskegee – Lionel Richie

Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist | Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album

* Nicki Minaj
* Drake
* Tyga

* Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – Nicki Minaj
* Cole World: The Sideline Story – J. Cole
* Take Care – Drake

Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist | Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist

* Usher
* Chris Brown
* Trey Songz

* Beyoncé
* Mary J. Blige
* Rihanna

Favorite Soul/R&B Album | Favorite Alternative Artist

* Talk That Talk – Rihanna
* Fortune – Chris Brown
* Looking 4 Myself – Usher

* Linkin Park
* The Black Keys
* Gotye

Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist | Favorite Latin Artist

* Adele
* Kelly Clarkson
* Train

* Shakira
* Don Omar
* Pitbull

Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist | Favorite Electronic Dance Music Artist

* tobyMac
* Jeremy Camp
* Newsboys

* David Guetta
* Calvin Harris
* Skrillex

## References

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1. ^ "American Music Awards". Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE. Archived from the original on July 26, 2012. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
2. ^ "Christina Aguilera To Announce AMAS Nominations". amas365.com. October 6, 2012. Archived from the original on October 11, 2012. Retrieved October 7, 2012.
3. ^ Dove, Steve (November 18, 2012). "The Winners of The 40th Anniversary American Music Awards". beta.abc.go.com. Archived from the original on November 21, 2012. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
4. ^ "Justin Bieber wins artist of the year at American Music Awards". Guardian UK. 19 November 2012. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
5. ^ "American Music Awards 2012: Complete Winners List". MTV. 19 November 2012. Archived from the original on November 27, 2012. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
6. ^ "American Music Awards 2012 Performances". Entertainmentwise. 19 November 2012. Archived from the original on 27 May 2013. Retrieved 14 January 2013.

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