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Big Night for Taylor Swift, Adele at AMAs

Swift takes home top honors for second time

By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 21, 2011 5:54 AM CST

(Newser) – Is anyone surprised that America’s sweetheart, Taylor Swift, once again took home artist of the year at last night’s American Music Awards? Apparently Swift, who also won favorite country female artist and favorite country album, was: “This is so crazy” was her response. She beat the likes of Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Lil Wayne, and Adele, who herself also won three awards—favorite pop/rock female artist, adult contemporary artist, and pop/rock album. But Adele was a no-show as she’s recovering from throat surgery, the AP notes.

Maroon 5 won for favorite pop/rock band, Beyonce for favorite soul/R&B female artist, and Rihanna for favorite soul/R&B album. Performers included Nicki Minaj, Justin Bieber, Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, J.Lo, and … David Hasselhoff. See a picture of the Hoff in the gallery, or click for more on the night’s winners and performers.

Taylor Swift accepts the award for artist of the year at the 39th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber arrive at the 2011 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on November 20, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images)

Taylor Swift accepts the award for artist of the year at the 39th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

Katy Perry performs at the 39th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

Christina Aguilera performs at the 39th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

Jennifer Lopez performs at the 39th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

Bruno Mars accepts the award for pop/rock favorite male artist at the 39th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

Nicki Minaj poses backstage at the 39th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Jennifer Lopez accepts the award for latin music favorite artist at the 39th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

David Hasselhoff performs with LMFAO onstage at the 2011 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on November 20, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images)

Jennifer Hudson is seen onstage at the 39th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

Taylor Swift arrives at the 39th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Gene Simmons, left, and Shannon Tweed arrive at the 39th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Jennifer Hudson arrives at the 39th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Kelly Clarkson performs at the 39th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

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