In Pictures: 2011 American Music Awards highlights
In Pictures: Academy of Country Music Awards
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Jennifer Lopez performs a medley of songs at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Nov. 20. Mario Anzuoni/Reuters
Katy Perry dressed in all pink performs during the awards ceremony. Perry received a special AMA Award of Achievement for being the first woman in the history of pop music to have five number one singles from one album.
Singer Justin Bieber, seen performing here, was nominated for favorite male artist. Matt Sayles/AP
Singer Kelly Clarkson performs her song 'Mr. Know It All.' Mario Anzuoni/Reuters
Pop group LMFAO, seen performing here, was nominated for Favorite Band, Duo or Group in the Pop/Rock Music category. Matt Sayles/AP
Singer Nicki Minaj performs. She went on to win favorite rap/hip-hop artist and favorite rap/hip-hop album for 'Pink Friday.' Matt Sayles/AP
Singer Chris Daughtry, of the band Daughtry, performs. Matt Sayles/AP
Frontman Ryan Tedder performs with the pop rock band OneRepublic. OneRepublic was nominated for Favorite Band, Duo or Group. Matt Sayles/AP
The Nashville-based quartet Hot Chelle Rae, seen performing here, is the winner for Sprint New Artist Of The Year. Matt Sayles/AP
Gym Class Heroes and Adam Levine of the pop rock music group Maroon 5 perform. Maroon 5 won the award for Favorite Band, Duo or Group. Matt Sayles/AP
Singer Drake performs his hit single 'Headlines,' as the final hip-hop act of the night. Mario Anzuoni/Reuters
Singer Christina Aguilera performs. Matt Sayles/AP
The Band Perry was nominated for Favorite Band, Duo or Group, in the Country Music category. Mario Anzuoni/Reuters
Ludacris (l.) and Enrique Iglesias perform. Iglesias was nominated for favorite latin music artist. Matt Sayles/AP
Singers Marc Anthony (l.) and Pitbull perform. Pitbull was nominated in the Pop/Rock and Latin Music categories. Mario Anzuoni/Reuters
Singer Chris Brown performs a medley of songs. Brown was nominated in the Soul/Rhythm & Blues Music category.
Singer Will.I.Am performs with the performance group Fighting Gravity (unseen). Matt Sayles/AP
The performance group Fighting Gravity (bottom) performs in Will.I.Am's collaborative performance with singer Jennifer Lopez (unseen). Matt Sayles/AP
Singer Taylor Swift reacts as she accepts the Artist of the Year award from presenter Lionel Richie. Swift also accepted the Favorite Country Album award for 'Speak Now' during the evening. Mario Anzuoni/Reuters
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