A&E American Music Awards Published on Nov. 18, 2012 Share Tweet Share Email Comments Print Usher performs at the 40th Annual American Music Awards. ASSOCIATED PRESS Justin Bieber, right, and Nicki Minaj perform take the stage. ASSOCIATED PRESS Pink performs "Try." ASSOCIATED PRESS Taylor Swift performs "I Knew Your Were Trouble." ASSOCIATED PRESS Nathan Sykes of The Wanted performs. ASSOCIATED PRESS Carly Rae Jepsen and dancers perform. ASSOCIATED PRESS Justin Bieber performs at the 40th Anniversary American Music Awards. ASSOCIATED PRESS Chester Bennington of the band Linkin Park performs "Burn It Down." ASSOCIATED PRESS Apolo Anton Ohno, left, and Kerry Washington present the award for favorite artist in alternative rock. ASSOCIATED PRESS Nathan Sykes of The Wanted performs. ASSOCIATED PRESS From left, Nick Carter, Howie Dorough, Brian Littrell, Kevin Richardson, and A.J. McLean of the band Backstreet Boys present the New Artist of the Year award. ASSOCIATED PRESS Ke$ha performs "Die Young." ASSOCIATED PRESS Gwen Stefani of No Doubt performs "Looking Hot." ASSOCIATED PRESS The Wanted, from left, Siva Kaneswaran,Tom Parker, Nathan Sykes, Max George, and Jay McGuiness perform. ASSOCIATED PRESS From left, Dave Haywood, Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley of the band Lady Antebellum accept the award for favorite band, duo or group in country. ASSOCIATED PRESS Nicki Minaj performs "Freedom." ASSOCIATED PRESS Gwen Stefani and No Doubt perform "Looking Hot." ASSOCIATED PRESS Justin Bieber performs at the 40th Anniversary American Music Awards. ASSOCIATED PRESS Tom Dumont, left, Tony Kanal and No Doubt perform "Looking Hot." ASSOCIATED PRESS Kelly Clarkson performs a medley of her songs. ASSOCIATED PRESS Members of Linkin Park, from left, Joe Hahn, Rob Bourdon, Mike Shinoda, Chester Bennington, Dave Farrell, and Brad Delson accept the award for favorite artist in alternative rock. ASSOCIATED PRESS Carly Rae Jepsen performs "This Kiss" and "Call Me Maybe." ASSOCIATED PRESS Usher accepts the award for favorite male artist in soul/R&B. ASSOCIATED PRESS Taylor Swift performs "I Knew Your Were Trouble." ASSOCIATED PRESS Taylor Swift performs "I Knew Your Were Trouble." ASSOCIATED PRESS Colbie Caillat, right, and Gavin DeGraw present the award for favorite band, duo or group - country at the 40th Anniversary American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP) Matt Sayles/Invision/AP Ke$ha performs at the 40th Annual American Music Awards. ASSOCIATED PRESS Adrian Young, from left, Gwen Stefani and Tony Kanal from the band No Doubt perform at the 40th Anniversary American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP) Matt Sayles/Invision/AP Usher performs at the 40th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, in Los Angeles.(Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP) Matt Sayles/Invision/AP Justin Bieber accepts the award for favorite male artist in pop/rock. ASSOCIATED PRESS Usher performs at the 40th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP) Matt Sayles/Invision/AP Recommended for you Click to comment