Last night was the 2012 BIllboard Music Awards held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV. I’m sure no one is shocked that Adele was the big winner of the night, taking home 12 awards including the coveted Top Artist award. The night was largely dominated by the Majors and their artists, but there were a couple of “Indie” wins last night including Jason Aldean, Lil Wayne, and Nikki Minaj. LMFAO kicked the party off right with a string of their hottest songs and Chris Brown performed his hit, Turn Up the Music, later on in the show, but the most “interesting” performance had to have been Usher. I didn’t get it, but thankfully, we don’t have to get it for his talent to translate in his performance.
The highlights of the night for me were the tributes to the late Whitney Houston and MCA from the Beastie Boys, as well as the tribute to the very much alive Stevie Wonder, who was awarded the Billboard Icon Award this year. John Legend and Jordin Sparks belted out amazing renditions of “The Greatest Love of All” and “I Will Always Love You” while Ceelo Green and Goodie Mob honored the late MCA with their rendition of “Fight For Your Right To Party.”
Overall, it was a good night for music. Congrats to all the winners! For the full list, click here:
ARTIST AWARDS
Top Artist: Adele
Top New Artist: Wiz Khalifa
Top Male Artist: Lil Wayne
Top Female Artist: Adele
Top Duo/Group: LMFAO
Top Billboard 200 Artist: Adele
Top Hot 100 Artist: Adele
Top Digital Songs Artist: Adele
Top Radio Songs Artist: Adele
Top Touring Artist U2
Top Social Artist: Justin Bieber
Top Streaming Artist: Rihanna
Top Digital Media Artist: Adele
Top Pop Artist: Adele
Top R&B Artist: Chris Brown
Top Rap Artist: Lil Wayne
Top Country Artist: Lady Antebellum
Top Rock Artist: Coldplay
Top Alternative Artist: Coldplay
Top Latin Artist: Shakira
Top Dance Artist: Lady Gaga
Top Christian Artist: Casting Crowns
ALBUMS AWARDS:
Top Billboard 200 Album: Adele “21″
Top Pop Album: Adele “21″
Top R&B Album: Beyonce “4″
Top Rap Album: Lil Wayne “Tha Carter IV”
Top Country Album: Jason Aldean “My Kinda Party”
Top Rock Album: Coldplay “Mylo Xyloto”
Top Alternative Album: Coldplay “Mylo Xyloto”
Top Latin Album: Romeo Santos “Formula: Vol. 1″
Top Dance Album: Lady Gaga “Born This Way”
Top Christian Album: Casting Crowns “Come To The Well”
SONG AWARDS:
Top Hot 100 Song: LMFAO Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock “Party Rock Anthem”
Top Digital Song : LMFAO Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock “Party Rock Anthem”
Top Radio Song: Pitbull Feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer “Give Me Everything”
Top Streaming Song (Audio): Adele “Rolling in the Deep”
Top Streaming Song (Video): Nicki Minaj “Super Bass”
Top Pop Song: LMFAO Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock “Party Rock Anthem”
Top R&B Song: Kelly Rowland Feat. Lil Wayne “Motivation”
Top Rap Song: LMFAO Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock “Party Rock Anthem”
Top Country Song: Jason Aldean “Dirt Road Anthem”
Top Rock Song: Foster The People “Pumped Up Kicks”
Top Alternative Song: Adele “Rolling In The Deep”
Top Latin Song: Don Omar & Lucenzo “Danza Kuduro”
Top Dance Song: LMFAO Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock “Party Rock Anthem”
Top Christian Song: Laura Story “Blessings”
