2012 American Music Award, Full List Nominees and Winners

Artist of the Year
Justin Bieber - WINNER
Drake
Maroon 5
Katy Perry
Rihanna

New Artist of the Year
Carly Rae Jepsen - WINNER
J. Cole
fun.
Gotye
One Direction

Favorite Male Artist - Pop / Rock
Justin Bieber - WINNER
Flo Rida
Pitbull
Usher

Favorite Female Artist - Pop / Rock
Katy Perry - WINNER
Kelly Clarkson
Nicki Minaj
Rihanna

Favorite Band, Duo or Group - Pop / Rock
Maroon 5 - WINNER
fun.
One Direction
The Wanted

Favorite Album - Pop / Rock
Justin Bieber - "Believe" - WINNER
Maroon 5 - "Overexposed"
Nicki Minaj - "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded"
One Direction - "Up All Night"

Favorite Male Artist - Country
Luke Bryan - WINNER
Jason Aldean
Eric Church

Favorite Female Artist - Country
Taylor Swift - WINNER
Miranda Lambert
Carrie Underwood

Favorite Band, Duo or Group - Country
Lady Antebellum - WINNER
Zac Brown Band
Rascal Flatts

Favorite Album - Country
Carrie Underwood - "Blown Away" - WINNER
Luke Bryan - "Tailgates & Tanlines"
Lionel Richie - "Tuskegee"

Favorite Artist - Rap / Hip-hop
Nicki Minaj - WINNER
Drake
Tyga

Favorite Album - Rap - Hip-hop
Nicki Minaj - "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded" - WINNER
J. Cole - "Cole World: The Sideline Story"
Drake - "Take Care"