# American Music Awards of 2012

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. The nominees were announced on October 9, 2012 by Christina Aguilera. This year included a brand new category, Electronic Dance Music. 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.

## Performers

| Artist(s) | Song(s) |
| Usher | "Numb" "Climax" "Can't Stop Won't Stop" |
| 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

* 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

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