Nicki Minaj and Rihanna lead the nominations for the 2012 American Music Awards (AMAs).

Taylor Swift and Kelly Clarkson were among the nominees unveiled for this year's Country Music Association (CMA) Awards.

Whitney Houston's daughter broke down in tears as she accepted an award for her late mother.

There was little surprise when Taylor Swift won entertainer of the year at the Academy of Country Awards — except maybe in how little surprise the 22-year-old sensation showed when her name was called.

Taylor Swift won her second consecutive entertainer of the year award at the Academy of Country Music Awards last night, just 24 hours after she was saluted by first lady Michelle Obama for her charity work on The Kids’ Choice Awards.

Country star Taylor Swift racked up the biggest US earnings last year, followed by U2 — while British sensation Adele made it into the top 10 despite her health woes.

Taylor Swift was the world's highest earning music star in 2011, making $35.7 million.

Foo Fighters and Bruno Mars both have six Grammy nominations, including album of the year, and now both acts will perform at the award show.

Adele has been crowned America's pop queen for 2011.

Adele has been given the perfect get well gift after being nominated for six Grammys at next year's awards.

Adele leads the American Music Awards (AMAs) with four nominations.

Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Rascal Flatts all scooped trophies at the CMT Music Awards last night.

The young women of country ruled the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas last night, with Taylor Swift winning the prestigious entertainer of the year award and the night’s top nominee, Miranda Lambert, taking home four trophies.

Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood lead the nominations at his year’s Country Music Television (CMT) Awards.