Billboard Awards 2011 in Las Vegas

In case you were too busy slogging at work or partying after work, and missed the Billboard music awards held in Las Vegas this month, here is a list of the winners. Justin Beiber seems to have taken over the industry by a storm.. quite commendable for a young chap to give competition to the likes of Eminem, Rihanna and Katy Perry (oh yes.. and Lady Gaga too). 

ARTIST AWARDS:

• Top Artist: Eminem
• Top New Artist: Justin Bieber
• Top Male Artist: Eminem
• Top Female Artist: Rihanna
• Top Duo/Group: The Black Eyed Peas
• Top Billboard 200 Artist: Taylor Swift
• Top Hot 100 Artist: Katy Perry
• Top Digital Songs Artist: Katy Perry
• Top Radio Songs Artist: Rihanna
• Top Touring Artist: U2
• Top Social Artist: Justin Bieber
• Top Streaming Artist: Justin Bieber
• Top Digital Media Artist: Justin Bieber
• Top Pop Artist: Lady Gaga
• Top R&B Artist: Usher
• Top Rap Artist: Eminem
• Top Country Artist: Taylor Swift
• Top Rock Artist: Train
• Top Alternative Artist: Mumford & Sons
• Top Latin Artist: Shakira
• Top Dance/Electronic Artist: Lady Gaga
• Top Christian Artist: Chris Tomlin
• Fan Favorite Award: Justin Bieber

ALBUMS AWARDS:

• Top Billboard 200 Album: Eminem — Recovery
• Top Pop Album: Justin Bieber — My World 2.0 and Katy Perry — Teenage Dream [TIE]
• Top R&B Album: Usher — Raymond v. Raymond
• Top Rap Album: Eminem — Revovery
• Top Country Album: Taylor Swift — Speak Now
• Top Rock Album: Mumford & Sons — Sigh No More
• Top Alternative Album: Mumford & Sons — Sigh No More
• Top Latin Album: Enrique Iglesias — Euphoria
• Top Dance/Electronic Album: Lady Gaga — The Fame
• Top Christian Album: Skillet — Awake