2011 American Music Award Winners

Pop Rock Band/Duo/Group

The first award of the night went to Adam Levine and the dudes of Maroon 5. Of note, Mr. Levine was not naked for the acceptance speech and he was without his hot girlfriend Anne V. In case anyone was wondering.

Country Female Artist, Country Album, Artist of the Year

A radiant Taylor Swift took home three huge prizes at the AMAs tonight. She looked stunning in a sparkly gold number and acted oh-so surprised each time she got called to the stage. She even hugged Selena Gomez on the first trip to the podium.

Rap/Hip-Hop Artist

Nicki Minaj beat out all the boys to win this prize. The songstress accepted her award in a big green skirt after changing out of her metallic robot outfit.

R&B/Soul Artist, Hip-Hop/Rap Album

RiRi was a winner Sunday night she couldn't make it to the show. Instead, she recorded a video message to thank all her fans and associates. Twice.

Country Band/Duo/Group

No surprise here: Lady Antebellum took home an AMA for their fab country music stylings.They thanked the fans and plugged their new tour.

Sprint's New Artist of the Year
The dudes that brought us "Tonight, Tonight" won their first ever AMA tonight....tonight.

Latin Artist

Jenny from the Block got her time at the podium Sunday evening. Worth noting: Her soon-to-be ex Marc Anthony was also at the event. This might help explain the nude bodysuit. She thanked her babies and the people she works with, and made some awkward comments about the ups and downs this year.

Soul/R&B Female
This expectant star is no stranger to the AMA stage, but this year she couldn't make it to the show. She recorded a video message expressing her excitement over the win. 

Pop Rock Male Artist

It wasn't Bieber or Pitbull: Bruno Mars snagged the pop prize. He was probably just as surpsied as the rest of us. This was his first AMA win. He said hi to his family in Hawaii and said he shares the award with his "homies" Pitbull and Bieber. Aww!

Pop/Rock Album
The lovely Adele won the top honor for the night. Unfortunately, she's recovering from throat surgery so couldn't attend to accept her award.Jenny McCarthy did so for her.

Achievement Award

Katy Perry performed her hit "The One That Got Away" then received a special award for being the first female artist to have five No. 1 singles from a single album, on Teenage Dream. She got a cool award, and a kiss from Heidi Klum!