Source - HMG
Justin Bieber pocketed four prizes during Sunday night’s American Music Awards, capping the evening off with a win for Favorite Artist of the Year. The Canadian teen idol also won statuettes for favorite pop album, breakthrough artist and favorite male pop artist. Justin is the youngest artist to ever win artist of the year. Bieber beat out Eminem and Usher, his mentor and biggest champion, for the top prize. Usher, who signed the teen in 2008, received two awards, including favorite male R&B performance. Other big winners included Taylor Swift, and Rihanna. Unlike other music accolades such as the Grammys, the American Music Awards are determined by sales data and radio airplay.
Here’s the complete list of winners from last weekend’s AMA:
— Soul/R&B Album: Usher, “Raymond v. Raymond.”
— Soul/R&B Female Artist: Rihanna.
— Soul/R&B Male Artist: Usher.
— Pop/Rock Album: Justin Bieber, “My World 2.0.”
— Pop/Rock Band, Duo or Group: The Black Eyed Peas.
— Pop/Rock Female Artist: Lady Gaga.
— Pop/Rock Male Artist: Justin Bieber.
— Rap/Hip-Hop Album: Eminem, “Recovery.”
— Rap/Hip-Hop Male Artist: Eminem.
— Country Band, Duo or Group: Lady Antebellum.
— Country Album: Carrie Underwood, “Play On.”
— Country Female Artist: Taylor Swift.
— Country Male Artist: Brad Paisley.
— Contemporary Inspirational Artist: MercyMe.
— Soundtrack: “Glee: The Music, Volume 3 — Showstoppers.”
— Latin Music Artist: Shakira.
— Alternative Rock Artist: Muse.
— Adult Contemporary Artist: Michael Buble.
— Breakthrough Artist: Justin Bieber.
— Artist of the Year: Justin Bieber.
