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JUSTIN BIEBER AND EMINEM LEAD THE WINS FOR THE 2011 BILLBOARD AWARDS
UMG Artists take home a total of 29 awards
Justin Bieber and Eminem were the top winners at this year’s Billboard Music Awards, each taking home a total of six awards. This was Bieber’s first ever Billboard awards show, and he was also this year's youngest nominee, taking home trophies for Top New Artist, Top Social Artist, Top Streaming Artist, Top Digital Media Artist, Top Pop Album and Top Streaming Song (video).
Eminem was another huge winner, taking the night’s biggest award for Top Artist as well as trophies for Top Male Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album, Top Rap Artist, Top Rap Song and Top Rap Album.
For second place there was a tie between UMG heavy hitters Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, and Taio Cruz who each won three awards.
U2 was awarded the special honor of Top Tour for their hugely successful, worldwide 360 degree tour.
Rihanna (and Britney Spears) kicked off the high-energy show with a remixed version of “S&M.” The Black Eyed Peas showcased their futuristic sound with a medley of “Just Can’t Get Enough” and “I Gotta Feeling.” Other performances included Nicki Minaj (with Britney Spears), Taio Cruz, Far*East Movement, OneRepublic and Mary J. Blige with Lil Wayne.
2011 Billboard Award Winners
UMG artists in bold
Top Artist:
Eminem
Top New Artist:
Justin Bieber
Top Male Artist:
Eminem
Top Female Artist:
Rihanna
Top Duo/Group:
The Black Eyed Peas
Top Billboard 200 Artist:
Taylor Swift
Top Hot 100 Artist:
Katy Perry
Top Digital Songs Artist:
Katy Perry
Top Radio Songs Artist:
Rihanna
Top Touring Artist:
U2
Top Social Artist:
Justin Bieber
Top Streaming Artist:
Justin Bieber
Top Digital Media Artist:
Justin Bieber
Top Pop Artist:
Lady Gaga
Top R&B Artist:
Usher
Top Rap Artist:
Eminem
Top Country Artist:
Taylor Swift
Top Rock Artist:
Train
Top Alternative Artist:
Mumford & Sons
Top Latin Artist:
Shakira
Top Dance/Electronic Artist:
Lady Gaga
Top Christian Artist:
Chris Tomlin
Millennium Award:
Beyonce
Touring Award:
U2
Icon Award:
Neil Diamond
Top Billboard 200 Album:
Eminem -- "Recovery"
Top Pop Album:
Justin Bieber -- "My World 2.0"
Top R&B Album:
Usher -- "Raymond v. Raymond"
Top Rap Album:
Eminem -- "Recovery"
Top Country Album:
Taylor Swift -- "Speak Now"
Top Rock Album:
Mumford & Sons -- "Sigh No More"
Top Alternative Album:
Mumford & Sons -- "Sigh No More"
Top Latin Album:
Enrique Iglesias -- "Euphoria"
Top Dance/Electronic Album:
Lady Gaga -- "The Fame"
Top Christian Album:
Skillet -- "Awake"
Top Hot 100 Song:
Taio Cruz -- "Dynamite"
Top Digital Song:
Taio Cruz -- "Dynamite"
Top Radio Song:
Bruno Mars -- "Just The Way You Are"
Top Streaming Song (Audio):
Nelly -- "Just A Dream"
Top Streaming Song (Video):
Justin Bieber Feat. Ludacris -- "Baby"
Top Pop Song:
Taio Cruz -- "Dynamite"
Top R&B Song:
Usher Feat. will.i.am -- "OMG"
Top Rap Song:
Eminem Feat. Rihanna -- "Love The Way You Lie"
Top Country Song:
Lady Antebellum -- "Need You Now"
Top Rock Song:
Train -- "Hey, Soul Sister"
Top Alternative Song:
Neon Trees -- "Animal"
Top Latin Song:
Shakira Feat. Freshleyground -- "Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)"
Top Dance Song:
Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina -- "Stereo Love"
Top Christian Song:
Chris Tomlin -- "Our God"
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