Justin Bieber Crowned Artist of the Year at 2012 AMAs + Watch His Performance (Video)

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Justin Bieber was the big winner at the 2012 American Music Awards.

The 18-year-old took home the awards for Favorite Male Artist Pop/Rock and Favorite Album Pop/Rock. The Biebs also took home the top award – Artist of the Year!

Not only did Justin end up the big winner, but he also brought an electrifying performance to the stage. Justin performed a stripped down version of “As Long As You Love Me” and segued into his infectious hit “Beauty & A Beat” featuring Nicki Minaj.

Congrats Justin on the big win! Click inside to see the full list of 2012 AMA winners…

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ARTIST OF THE YEAR
JUSTIN BIEBER

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
CARLY RAE JEPSEN

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK
JUSTIN BIEBER

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK
KATY PERRY

FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP – POP/ROCK
MAROON 5

FAVORITE ALBUM – POP/ROCK
JUSTIN BIEBER, “Believe”

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – COUNTRY
LUKE BRYAN

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – COUNTRY
TAYLOR SWIFT

FAVORITE BAND, DUO or GROUP – COUNTRY
LADY ANTEBELLUM

FAVORITE ALBUM – COUNTRY
CARRIE UNDERWOOD, “BLOWN AWAY”

FAVORITE ARTIST – RAP/HIP-HOP

NICKI MINAJ

FAVORITE ALBUM – RAP/HIP-HOP
NICKI MINAJ, “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded”

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B
USHER

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B
BEYONCE

FAVORITE ALBUM – SOUL/R&B
RIHANNA, “TALK THAT TALK”

FAVORITE ARTIST – ALTERNATIVE ROCK
LINKIN PARK

FAVORITE ARTIST – ADULT CONTEMPORARY
ADELE

FAVORITE ARTIST – LATIN
SHAKIRA

FAVORITE ARTIST – CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
TOBYMAC

FAVORITE ARTIST – ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC (EDM)
DAVID GUETTA