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What can we say about the 2012 American Music Awards show that hasn’t been said by Twitter?

VIDEO: American Music Awards 2012: Justin Bieber & Nicki Minaj Are Coupled Up While Performing “Beauty & A Beat” 

Not much, actually, other than that the show did not disappoint. A-list stars like Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift and Carly Rae Jepsen all took home big awards. 

But really, like any awards show, it’s the performances that really make these things happen.

VIDEO: American Music Awards 2012: Nicki Minaj Is In All-White-Everything Mode While Performing “Freedom”

We’ve already posted standout performances from the likes of Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift, but there were plenty more to be seen.

From Usher (who opened the show) to No Doubt, take a look at the rest of the best performances from the 2012 AMAs.  

Ke$ha – “Die Young”  

P!nk – “Try” 

Kelly Clarkson – “Medley”

Carly Rae Jepsen – “This Kiss” & “Call Me Maybe”

Christina Aguilera – “Lotus,” “Army Of Me” & Let There Be Love

Swizz Beatz, Chris Brown & Ludacris “Everyday Birthday”

No Doubt – “Looking Hot”

Usher – “Numb,” Climax” & “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop” 

PSY – Gangnam Style Featuring MC Hammer

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