Taylor Swift and Adele dominated the American Music Awards last night (20th November) winning three gongs each.

The Someone Like You songstress, who has unable to attend the event after having throat surgery, won the pop/rock prizes for best female and best album for 21, as well as being named as this year's adult contemporary artist.

Swift, who beat Adele to the coveted artist of the year accolade, also bagged trophies for favourite female country artist and best country album for her Speak Now LP.

Speaking of her wins, Swift said: "This is one of the craziest things that has ever happened to me. I have no idea what I'm supposed to say. I did not think this was going to happen. You have no idea what this means to me."

Not everyone was lucky enough to take home an award, as Lady GaGa and Lil Wayne were left empty-handed.

As well as Adele and Taylor's big wins, Nicki Minaj picked up two rap/hip hop prizes for best artist and best album, while Katy Perry won a special award for becoming the first woman to achieve five US No.1 singles from one album, Teenage Dream.

Usher, Beyoncé and Rihanna were also among the winners, as the likes of Justin Bieber, Kelly Clarkson and Chris Brown performed at the event.

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