Nicki Minaj & Taylor Swift, Big Winner at AMA American Music Awards 2011 (Photos & Winners Inside) ~ Flips Site

Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift were among the female stars scooping up the gongs leaving their male counterparts curiously empty handed.

Nicki who had put on a stellar performance with David Guetta to open the ceremony held at the Nokia Theatre scooped the Favorite Album Awards for Pink Friday as well as landing the coveted Favorite Artist Award.

Jennifer Lopez, who had put on an extremely provocative performance with rapper Pitbull, before he went on to sing with her estranged husband Marc Anthony, was awarded the gong for Favorite Latin Artist.

Katy Perry who had showed off her curves in a stunning Vivienne Westwood dress on the red carpet was given a special honor to signify five of her songs from her album hitting the number one spot.

The "California Girls" singer took to the stage in her pink performance ensemble and was handed the gong by Heidi Klum.

List of winners at Sunday’s 39th annual American Music Awards, presented at the Nokia Theatre:

— 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 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

— Rap/Hip-Hop Album: Nicki Minaj, “Pink Friday”

— Soul/R&B Female Artist: Beyonce

— Soul/R&B Male Artist: Usher

— Soul/R&B Album: Rihanna, “Loud.”

— Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift

— Sprint New Artist of the Year: Hot Chelle Rae

Singer Chris Brown performs onstage at the 2011 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on November 20, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.