American Music Awards of 2012#Flo Rida

{{Infobox award

| name = 40th Annual American Music Awards

| image = AMAs2012logo.jpg

| image_size = 280px

| caption = American Music Awards of 2012 logo

| ratings = 9.47 million

| runtime = 128 minutes

| producer = Dick Clark Productions

| country = United States

| location = Nokia Theatre L.A. Live, Los Angeles, California

| network = ABC
Global TV

| date = November 18, 2012

| website = [http://abc.go.com/shows/american-music-awards/ ABC-American Music Award]

| previous = 2011

| most_awards = Justin Bieber (3)

| most_nominations = Rihanna and Nicki Minaj (4 each)

| main = {{nowrap|American Music Awards}}

| next = 2013

}}

The 40th Annual American Music Awards was held on November 18, 2012 at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles. The awards recognized the most popular artists and albums from the year 2012. It was broadcast live on ABC.{{cite web|url=http://nokiatheatrelalive.com/events/event-detail/3681/american-music-awards |title=American Music Awards |publisher=Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE |access-date=July 24, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120726001314/http://nokiatheatrelalive.com/events/event-detail/3681/american-music-awards |archive-date=July 26, 2012 }} The nominees were announced on October 9, 2012 by Christina Aguilera. This year included a brand new category, Electronic Dance Music.{{cite web|url=http://www.amas365.com/2012/10/christina-aguilera-to-announce-amas-nominations/ |title=Christina Aguilera To Announce AMAS Nominations |publisher=amas365.com |date=October 6, 2012 |access-date=October 7, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011214946/http://www.amas365.com/2012/10/christina-aguilera-to-announce-amas-nominations/ |archive-date=October 11, 2012 }} Justin Bieber won all three of his nominations, and of each of their four nominations, Nicki Minaj won two, and Rihanna one. Katy Perry won one of her 2 nominations, whereas Adele and Taylor Swift each won the award for which they were nominated.{{cite web|url=http://beta.abc.go.com/shows/american-music-awards/blogs/show-news/winners-announced-for-the-40th-anniversary-amas |title=The Winners of The 40th Anniversary American Music Awards |publisher=beta.abc.go.com |last=Dove |first=Steve |date=November 18, 2012 |access-date=November 19, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121121113032/http://beta.abc.go.com/shows/american-music-awards/blogs/show-news/winners-announced-for-the-40th-anniversary-amas |archive-date=November 21, 2012 }}{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2012/nov/19/justin-bieber-american-music-awards|title= Justin Bieber wins artist of the year at American Music Awards|date= 19 November 2012|work=Guardian UK|access-date=14 January 2013 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1697612/2012-amas-winners-list.jhtml|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121127172950/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1697612/2012-amas-winners-list.jhtml|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 27, 2012|title= American Music Awards 2012: Complete Winners List|date= 19 November 2012|work=MTV|access-date=14 January 2013 }}

Performers

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! Artist(s)

! Song(s)

! Ref

Usher

| "Numb"
"Climax"
"Can't Stop Won't Stop"

| rowspan="17" align="center"| {{cite web|url=http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/94999/2012-American-Music-Awards-Performances-Taylor-Swift-Pink-Justin-Bieber-More |title=American Music Awards 2012 Performances |date=19 November 2012 |work=Entertainmentwise |access-date=14 January 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130527185851/http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/94999/2012-American-Music-Awards-Performances-Taylor-Swift-Pink-Justin-Bieber-More |archive-date=27 May 2013 }}

Carly Rae Jepsen

| "This Kiss"
"Call Me Maybe"

The Wanted

| "I Found You"

Kelly Clarkson

| "Miss Independent"
"Since U Been Gone"
"Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)"
"Catch My Breath"

Kesha

| "Die Young"

No Doubt

| "Looking Hot"

Taylor Swift

| "I Knew You Were Trouble"

Linkin Park

| "Burn It Down"

Nicki Minaj

| "Freedom"

P!nk

| "Try"

Justin Bieber
Nicki Minaj

| "As Long As You Love Me"
"Beauty and a Beat"

Christina Aguilera

| "Lotus Intro"
"Army of Me"
"Let There Be Love"

Pitbull
Christina Aguilera

| "Don't Stop the Party"
"Feel This Moment"

Carrie Underwood

| "Two Black Cadillacs"

Swizz Beatz
Chris Brown
Ludacris

| "Everyday Birthday"

Stevie Wonder

| Tribute to Dick Clark:
"Master Blaster (Jammin')"
"My Cherie Amour"
"Sir Duke"

Psy
MC Hammer

| "Gangnam Style"
"2 Legit 2 Quit"

Presenters

Ryan Seacrest - presented Favorite Pop Rock Male Artist, paid tribute to Dick Clark & introduced Stevie Wonder
Eric Stonestreet - presented Favorite Country Female Artist
Lucy Hale & Phillip Phillips - introduced Carly Rae Jepsen
Randy Jackson - introduced Kelly Clarkson
Stacy Keibler & Ne-Yo - presented Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album
Cyndi Lauper - introduced Kesha
Karmin - introduced No Doubt
Kerry Washington & Apolo Ohno - Favorite Alternative Artist
Florida Georgia Line - introduced Taylor Swift
Jennifer Morrison & Ginnifer Goodwin - presented Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist
Lady Antebellum - presented Favorite Country Male Artist
Heidi Klum - introduced P!nk
Backstreet Boys - presented Old Navy New Artist of the Year
Colbie Caillat & Gavin DeGraw - presented Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group
Carly Rae Jepsen - introduced Justin Bieber & Nicki Minaj
Kelly Rowland & Elisha Cuthbert - presented Favorite Electronic/Dance Music Artist
Gloria Estefan - introduced Christina Aguilera
Luke Bryan & Jenny McCarthy - presented Favorite Pop/Rock Album & introduced Carrie Underwood
Brandy - paid tribute to Whitney Houston & introduced Swizz Beatz, Chris Brown & Ludacris
Hayden Panettiere & 50 Cent - presented Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist
Neon Trees - presented Favorite Country Album
will.i.am - presented Artist of the Year & introduced Psy & MC Hammer

Winners and nominees

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style="background:#EEDD82; width="50%"\| Artist of the Year ! style="background:#EEDD82; width="50%"\| Old Navy New Artist of the Year
valign="top" \| {{blue ribbon}} Justin Bieber Drake Maroon 5 Katy Perry Rihanna \| valign="top" \| {{blue ribbon}} Carly Rae Jepsen J. Cole fun. Gotye One Direction
style="background:#EEDD82; width="50%"\| Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist ! style="background:#EEDD82; width="50%"\| Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist
valign="top" \| {{blue ribbon}} Justin Bieber Flo Rida Pitbull Usher \| valign="top" \| {{blue ribbon}} Katy Perry Kelly Clarkson Nicki Minaj Rihanna
style="background:#EEDD82; width="50%"\| Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group ! style="background:#EEDD82; width="50%"\| Favorite Pop/Rock Album
valign="top" \| {{blue ribbon}} Maroon 5 fun. One Direction The Wanted \| valign="top" \| {{blue ribbon}} Believe – Justin Bieber Overexposed – Maroon 5 Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – Nicki Minaj Up All Night – One Direction
style="background:#EEDD82; width="50%"\| Favorite Country Male Artist ! style="background:#EEDD82; width="50%"\| Favorite Country Female Artist
valign="top" \| {{blue ribbon}} Luke Bryan Jason Aldean Eric Church \| valign="top" \| {{blue ribbon}} Taylor Swift Miranda Lambert Carrie Underwood
style="background:#EEDD82; width="50%"\| Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group ! style="background:#EEDD82; width="50%"\| Favorite Country Album
valign="top" \| {{blue ribbon}} Lady Antebellum Rascal Flatts Zac Brown Band \| valign="top" \| {{blue ribbon}} Blown Away – Carrie Underwood Tailgates & Tanlines – Luke Bryan Tuskegee – Lionel Richie
style="background:#EEDD82; width="50%"\| Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist ! style="background:#EEDD82; width="50%"\| Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album
valign="top" \| {{blue ribbon}} Nicki Minaj Drake Tyga \| valign="top" \| {{blue ribbon}} Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – Nicki Minaj Cole World: The Sideline Story – J. Cole Take Care – Drake
style="background:#EEDD82; width="50%"\| Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist ! style="background:#EEDD82; width="50%"\| Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist
valign="top" \| {{blue ribbon}} Usher Chris Brown Trey Songz \| valign="top" \| {{blue ribbon}} Beyoncé Mary J. Blige Rihanna
style="background:#EEDD82; width="50%"\| Favorite Soul/R&B Album ! style="background:#EEDD82; width="50%"\| Favorite Alternative Artist
valign="top" \| {{blue ribbon}} *Talk That Talk* – Rihanna Fortune – Chris Brown Looking 4 Myself – Usher \| valign="top" \| {{blue ribbon}} Linkin Park The Black Keys Gotye
style="background:#EEDD82; width="50%"\| Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist ! style="background:#EEDD82; width="50%"\| Favorite Latin Artist
valign="top" \| {{blue ribbon}} Adele Kelly Clarkson Train \| valign="top" \| {{blue ribbon}} Shakira Don Omar Pitbull
style="background:#EEDD82; width="50%"\| Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist ! style="background:#EEDD82; width="50%"\| Favorite Electronic Dance Music Artist
valign="top" \| {{blue ribbon}} tobyMac Jeremy Camp Newsboys \| valign="top" \| {{blue ribbon}} David Guetta Calvin Harris Skrillex

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style="background:#EEDD82; width="50%"| Artist of the Year

! style="background:#EEDD82; width="50%"| Old Navy New Artist of the Year

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| valign="top" |

style="background:#EEDD82; width="50%"| Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist

! style="background:#EEDD82; width="50%"| Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist

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