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Singer Taylor Swift poses backstage with her three awards at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles November 20, 2011. Swift won awards for Favorite Country Female Artist, Favorite Country Album for "Speak Now" and Artist of the Year. (REUTERS)

Singer Bruno Mars poses backstage with his award for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. (REUTERS)

Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum, winner of the Favorite Country Music Band, Duo or Group award, poses backstage at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. (REUTERS)

Singer Nicki Minaj poses backstage with her awards for Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Artist and Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Album at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. (REUTERS)

Singer Jennifer Lopez accepts the Favorite Latin Music Artist award at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. (REUTERS)

Singer Katy Perry holds up her special achievement award, which she received for being the first female pop artist with five number one hits from one album, at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. (REUTERS)

Rock band Maroon 5 accept the award for Favorite Band, Duo or Group at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. (REUTERS)

Rock band Maroon 5 holds up their award for Favorite Pop Rock Band, Duo or Group backstage at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. (REUTERS)

Singer Justin Bieber (C) and pop group LMFAO perform at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. (REUTERS)

Singers Marc Anthony (L) and Pitbull perform at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. (REUTERS)

Singers Ludacris and Enrique Iglesias (R) perform a medley of songs at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. (REUTERS)

Singer Justin Bieber and his girlfriend, singer Selena Gomez arrive at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. (REUTERS)

Singer Kelly Clarkson performs at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. (REUTERS)

Singer Chris Brown performs at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. (REUTERS)

Pop group LMFAO performs during the finale of the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. (REUTERS)
 

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