Justin Bieber was named favorite artist of the year Sunday, November 19 beating out Rihanna, Katy Perry, Maroon 5 and Drake for the top prize at the American Music Awards. It was his third award of the night, CBS News said.

Rapper Nicki Minaj also was a multiple winner, taking awards for favorite rap/hip hop album (for "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded") and favorite rap/hip hop artist. She and Rihanna went into the ceremony with the most nominations - four each. Rihanna, who was on tour and did not attend, won an award for favorite soul/R&B album (for "Talk That Talk").

Taylor Swift won her fifth consecutive award for favorite country female artist. Canadian pop singer Carly Rae Jepsen, 26, picked up the coveted new artist-of-the-year award over One Direction, Australian artist Gotye, indie-pop band fun. and rapper J. Cole. The British boy band One Direction,which had three nominations, came away empty handed. Other awards went to Linkin Park for best alt rock artist, Luke Bryan for best male country artist and Usher for best male soul/R&B artist. American Music Awards nominees were selected based on sales and airplay, and fans chose the winners by voting online.