LOS ANGELES, CA — Winners of the 38th Annual American Music Awards (AMAs) were announced this evening from the Nokia Theatre, L.A LIVE. The show aired live on ABC at 8:00pm ET/ 7:00pm CT. Produced by dick clark productions (dcp), the 2010 AMAs were produced by Larry Klein and executive produced by Orly Adelson, president of dcp.

AMA highlights included live performances by Justin Bieber, P!nk, Ke$ha, Usher and a powerful opening medley by Rihanna featuring "Love the Way You Lie (Part II)," "What's My Name," and "Only Girl In the World."  Other highlights included Katy Perry lighting up the stage with "Firework" and Christina Aguilera performing "Express" from her upcoming film "Burlesque." The night also marked television history as New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys closed the show together on one stage.



Winners of the 38th Annual American Music Awards included Justin Bieber taking home his first-ever AMAs winning 4 total, including Artist of the Year, Taylor Swift taking home Favorite Female Artist (Country), Rihanna presented with the Favorite Female Artist (Soul/R&B), Eminem winning 2 awards for Favorite Male Artist  and Album (Rap/Hip-Hop) and The Black Eyed Peas taking home the Favorite Band, Duo or Group (Pop/Rock).

AMA 2010 WINNERS

Artist of the Year
Justin Bieber

Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist
Justin Bieber

Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist
Lady Gaga

Favorite Pop/Rock Band, Duo or Group
The Black Eyed Peas

Favorite Pop/Rock Album
Justin Bieber - "My World 2.0"

Favorite Country Music Male Artist
Brad Paisley

Favorite Country Music Female Artist
Taylor Swift

Favorite Country Music Band, Duo or Group
Lady Antebellum

Favorite Country Music Album
Carrie Underwood - "Play On"

Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Male Artist
Eminem

Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album
Eminem – "Recovery"

Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist
Usher

Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist
Rihanna

Favorite Soul/R&B Album
Usher - "Raymond v. Raymond"

Favorite Soundtrack
"Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppers"

Favorite Alternative Rock Artist
Muse

Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist
MercyMe

Favorite Latin Music Artist
Shakira

Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist
Michael Buble