Carly Rae Jepsen was proclaimed New Artist of the  Year.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Justin  Bieber took home three prizes Sunday night at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles, including Artist of the Year.

Bieber, just 18, also won Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist and Favorite Pop/Rock  Album for "Believe."

Carly Rae Jepsen was proclaimed New Artist of the Year.

Taylor Swift won for Favorite Country Female Artist and Minaj earned Favorite  Rap/Hip-Hop Artist and Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album ("Pink Friday: Roman  Reloaded").

Luke Bryan won Favorite Country Male Artist, while Lady Antebellum was named  Favorite Country Band, Duo or Group.

Carrie Underwood took home the award for Favorite Country Album ("Blown  Away").

Usher won Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist, while the Favorite Alternative  Rock award went to Linkin Park.

David Guetta took the Favorite Electronic Dance Music Artist honor.