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Complete list of winners at Sunday's 39th annual American Music Awards, presented at the Nokia Theatre:

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— Adult Contemporary Artist: Adele

— Alternative Rock Artist: Foo Fighters

— Contemporary Inspirational Artist: Casting Crowns

— Country Female Artist: Taylor Swift

— Country Male Artist: Blake Shelton

— Country Band, Duo or Group: Lady Antebellum

— Country Album: Taylor Swift, "Speak Now"

— Latin Music Artist: Jennifer Lopez

— Pop/Rock Female Artist: Adele

Story: Taylor Swift wins artist of the year at AMAs

— Pop/Rock Male Artist: Bruno Mars

— Pop/Rock Band, Duo or Group: Maroon 5

— Pop/Rock Album: Adele, "21"

— Rap/Hip-Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj

— Rap/Hip-Hop Album: Nicki Minaj, "Pink Friday"

— Soul/R&B Female Artist: Beyonce

— Soul/R&B Male Artist: Usher

— Soul/R&B Album: Rihanna, "Loud."

— Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift

— New Artist of the Year: Hot Chelle Rae

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Photos: American Music Awards 2011

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  1. Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber

    Justin Bieber gives girlfriend Selena Gomez a kiss as they arrive at the 2011 American Music Awards held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles on Sunday, Nov. 20. (Danny Moloshok / Reuters) Back to slideshow navigation
  2. Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed

    KISS band member Gene Simmons and his wife, actress Shannon Tweed, show off their wedding rings as they arrive for the ceremony. The pair recently married after nearly 30 years together. (Danny Moloshok / Reuters) Back to slideshow navigation
  3. Adam Lambert

    Former "American Idol" contestant Adam Lambert arrives for the American Music Awards. (Chris Pizzello / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
  4. Nicki Minaj

    Singer Nicki Minaj opened the show with her performance. (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
  5. Justin Bieber

    Singer Justin Bieber performs "Under the Mistletoe." (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
  6. Jenny McCarthy

    Actress Jenny McCarthy speaks onstage at the 2011 American Music Awards. (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
  7. Daughtry

    Rocker Daughtry, who is a former "American Idol" contestant, performs. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
  8. Jennifer Lopez

    Jennifer Lopez performs "Papi" and her hit "On the Floor." (Matt Sayles / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
  9. Taylor Swift

    Singer Taylor Swift receives congratulations for winning the favorite country female artist award. (Christopher Polk / Getty Images ) Back to slideshow navigation
  10. Katy Perry

    Singer Katy Perry plays the guitar as she performs "The One That Got Away." (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
  11. Maroon 5

    From left, Michael Madden, James Valentine, Adam Levine, Jesse Carmichael and Matt Flynn of Maroon 5 pose for a portrait. The musicians won for favorite group. (Michael Caulfield/Ama2011 / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
  12. Will.i.am

    Singer will.i.am performs in a glow-in-the-dark costume for his new single, "Hard." (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
  13. Kelly Clarkson

    The first "American Idol" champ, Kelly Clarkson, performs her hit "Mr. Know It All." (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
  14. Christina Aguilera

    Singer Christina Aguilera performs at the 2011 American Music Awards ceremony. (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
  15. Chris Brown

    Singer Chris Brown performs "All Back" and "Say It Wi th Me." (Mario Anzuoni / Reuters) Back to slideshow navigation
  16. David Hasselhoff and LMFAO

    The final performance of the night came from, from left, David Hasselhoff, Internet star Keenan Cahil, and SkyBlu and DJ Redfoo of pop group LMFAO, with everyone stripping down to smiley-face underwear. (Mario Anzuoni / Reuters) Back to slideshow navigation
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