American Music Awards 2009: And The Winners Are...

Although Jennifer Lopez experienced a minor slip and fall on stage (see clip below) during her performance of 'Louboutins,' this year's annual American Music Awards was packed with star studded performances from the industry's most elite.

The 37th annual event marked the return of many stars returning to the stage including Whitney Houston, Eminem, and Janet Jackson who performed an eight minute opening medley featuring some of her timeless classics. Michael Jackson was honored with four awards including Favorite Male Artist (Pop/Rock), while Jay-Z swept the Rap/Hip Hop category with two awards.

Below is a complete list of this year's winners.

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Favorite Male Artist (Pop/Rock)
Michael Jackson

Favorite Female Artist (Pop/Rock)
Taylor Swift

Favorite Band, Duo or Group (Pop/Rock)
Black Eyed Peas

Favorite Album (Pop/Rock)
Michael Jackson / Number Ones

Favorite Male Artist (Country Music)
Keith Urban

Favorite Female Artist (Country Music)
Taylor Swift

Favorite Band, Duo or Group (Country Music)
Rascal Flatts

Favorite Album (Country Music)
Taylor Swift / Fearless

Favorite Male Artist (Rap/Hip Hop)
Jay-Z

Favorite Album (Rap/Hip Hop)
Jay-Z / Blueprint 3

Favorite Male Artist (Soul/R&B)
Michael Jackson

Favorite Female Artist (Soul/R&B)
Beyonce

Favorite Band, Duo or Group (Soul/R&B)
Black Eyed Peas

Favorite Album(Soul/R&B)
Michael Jackson / Number Ones

Favorite Soundtrack
Twilight Soundtrack

Favorite Artist (Alternative Rock)
Green Day

Favorite Artist (Adult Contemporary)
Taylor Swift

Favorite Artist (Latin)
Aventura

Favorite Artist (Contemporary Inspirational)
Mary Mary

Artist of the Year
Taylor Swift

T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist
Country Breakthrough Artist – Gloriana

International Artist of the Year
Whitney Houston

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2009 American Music Awards

Singer Rihanna onstage at the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. 2009 American Music Awards - Show Nokia Theatre L.A. Live Los Angeles, California United States November 22, 2009 Photo by Lester Cohen/WireImage.com To license this image (17054837), contact WireImage.com

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** RETRANSMISSION TO ROTATE IMAGE TO VERTICAL ** Fergie arrives at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

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Singer Adam Lambert poses for a portrait following his rehearsal for the 2009 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

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Singer Adam Lambert poses for a portrait following his rehearsal for the 2009 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

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Jennifer Lopez performs at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

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Jermaine Jackson, right, and wife Halima Rashid backstage at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

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Billie Joe Armstrong, from Green Day, performs at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

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Jermaine Jackson, center, wife Halima Rashid and sons arrive at the 37th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 22, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Musician Lady GaGa attends the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. 2009 American Music Awards - Backstage & Audience Nokia Theatre L.A. Live Los Angeles, CA United States November 22, 2009 Photo by Jeff Kravitz/AMA2009/FilmMagic.com To license this image (58988376), contact FilmMagic.com

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Musician Keith Urban and actress Nicole Kidman attend the 2009 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on November 22, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. 2009 American Music Awards - Backstage & Audience Nokia Theatre L.A. Live Los Angeles, CA United States November 22, 2009 Photo by Jeff Kravitz/AMA2009/FilmMagic.com To license this image (58991556), contact FilmMagic.com

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