Adele won for Adult Contemporary Artist, Pop/Rock Female Artist, and Pop/Rock Album for "21." Swift and Nicky Minaj the second-most awards, winning two each. Minaj won for Rap/Hip-Hop Artist and Rap/Hip-Hop Album for "Pink Friday"

-Adult Contemporary Artist: Adele
-Alternative Rock Artist: Foo Fighters
-Contemporary Inspirational Artist: Casting Crowns
-Country Female Artist: Taylor Swift
-Country Male Artist: Blake Shelton
-Country Band, Duo or Group: Lady Antebellum
-Country Album: Taylor Swift, "Speak Now"
-Latin Music Artist: Jennifer Lopez
-Pop/Rock Female Artist: Adele
-Pop/Rock Male Artist: Bruno Mars
-Pop/Rock Band, Duo or Group: Maroon 5
-Pop/Rock Album: Adele, "21"
-Rap/Hip-Hop Artist: Nicki Minaj

-Soul/R&B Female Artist: Beyonce
-Soul/R&B Male Artist: Usher
-Soul/R&B Album: Rihanna, "Loud"
-Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift
-New Artist of the Year: Hot Chelle Rae
-Special Achievement: Katy Perry.