American Music Awards 2009 Winners, Red Carpet Photos

Taylor Swift and Michael Jackson were the big winners at tonight's American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

The King of Pop was recognized in four categories, including Favorite Male Artist in the pop/rock and soul/R&B categories.

Performances by Lady Gaga and Adam Lambert were among the musical highlights. Check out Adam Lambert's provocative performance and Lady Gaga's heartfelt version of Speechless.

Complete list of winners at the 2009 American Music Awards and photos from the red carpet below:

Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift

Pop-Rock:

Male artist: Michael Jackson

Female artist: Taylor Swift

Band, duo or group: Black Eyed Peas

Album: Michael Jackson, "Number Ones"

Soul-R&B:

Male artist: Michael Jackson

Female artist: Beyonce

Band, duo or group: Black Eyed Peas

Album: Michael Jackson, "Number Ones"

Rap-Hip-Hop:

Artist: Jay-Z

Album: Jay-Z, "Blueprint 3?

Country:

Male artist: Keith Urban

Female artist: Taylor Swift

Band, duo or group: Rascal Flatts

Album: Taylor Swift, "Fearless"

Adult Contemporary: Taylor Swift

Alternative Rock: Green Day

Latin: Aventura

Contemporary Inspirational: Mary Mary

Soundtrack Album: "Twilight Soundtrack"

T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist Award: Gloriana

International Award of Excellence: Whitney Houston

Celebrities were all glammed up as they walked the red carpet, posing for the photographers and waving to fans before heading in for the night's ceremony. Check out the pictures from the red carpet at this year's American Music Awards (AMA 2009).

Photo: WENN