Nominees
Voting is now closed! Find out who YOU picked as the winners when the 2012 MTV EMA airs on 11.11.2012!
Winner
Carly Rae Jepsen ‘Call Me Maybe’
This Canadian singer-songwriter's breakthrough hit 'Call Me Maybe' enchanted everyone--even Justin Bieber!
fun. 'We Are Young' feat. Janelle Monáe
The alt-pop band fun. released their first album in 2009, but this year’s worldwide smash single ‘We Are Young’ catapulted them onto the A list.
Gotye feat. Kimbra 'Somebody That I Used To Know'
Belgian-born, Australia-raised Gotye’s international breakout single ‘Somebody That I Used to Know’ hit number one on iTunes charts in an astonishing 46 countries.
Pitbull feat. Chris Brown 'International Love'
Miami-based rapper Pitbull, a.k.a. “Mr. Worldwide,” has lived up to his nickname with millions of albums sold internationally.
Rihanna 'We Found Love' feat. Calvin Harris
The Barbados-born R&B singer is an international megastar who has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide.
Green Day
Repeat EMA winners and performers Green Day have sold over 65 million albums worldwide.
Jay-Z & Kanye West
Two titans of hip-hop, Jay-Z and Kanye West, joined forces for the ‘Watch the Throne’ album.
Lady Gaga
The always surprising pop diva won big at the last two EMAs and has sold over 23 million albums worldwide.
Muse
Formed in 1994, the British alt-rock band has won five EMAs among multiple other accolades.
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Taylor Swift
At just 22, country star Taylor Swift is a phenomenally successful and accomplished singer-songwriter.
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Justin Bieber
At 18, he's a global superstar and seasoned performer. Now Justin Bieber is breaking out of the teen pop mold and tackling edgier, more grown-up material.
Katy Perry
A repeat EMA host, performer and winner, Katy Perry has become one of the all-time most successful pop artists in just a few years.
No Doubt
They’re back! Beloved ska-pop band No Doubt thrilled fans by announcing the release of their first new album in years, ‘Push and Shove.’
Rihanna
The Barbados-born R&B singer is an international megastar who has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide.
Taylor Swift
At just 22, country star Taylor Swift is a phenomenally successful and accomplished singer-songwriter.
Carly Rae Jepsen
This Canadian singer-songwriter's breakthrough hit 'Call Me Maybe' enchanted everyone--even Justin Bieber!
fun.
The alt-pop band fun. released their first album in 2009, but this year’s worldwide smash single ‘We Are Young’ catapulted them onto the A list.
Lana Del Rey
Singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey got her big breakthrough after uploading tracks to YouTube.
Winner
One Direction
This year, U.K. boy band One Direction became one of the biggest bands in the world.
Rita Ora
British singer-songwriter Rita Ora broke out this year with hit single ‘R.I.P.’, which debuted at the top of the U.K. charts.
Katy Perry
A repeat EMA host, performer and winner, Katy Perry has become one of the all-time most successful pop artists in just a few years.
Nicki Minaj
There’s no mistaking rapper Nicki Minaj’s distinctive style when it comes to her sound or her look.
P!nk
Outspoken pop rocker Pink has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide. After a baby hiatus, she’s back to tell us ‘The Truth About Love.’
Rihanna
The Barbados-born R&B singer is an international megastar who has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide.
Winner
Taylor Swift
At just 22, country star Taylor Swift is a phenomenally successful and accomplished singer-songwriter.
Flo Rida
Known for his global club anthems and as one of most downloaded rappers in history, Flo Rida broke into the mainstream with the most downloaded song of the 2000s, ‘Low’.
Jay-Z
The hip-hop megastar and entrepreneur has sold 50 million albums worldwide and won 14 Grammy Awards.
Winner
Justin Bieber
At 18, he's a global superstar and seasoned performer. Now Justin Bieber is breaking out of the teen pop mold and tackling edgier, more grown-up material.
Kanye West
Rapper, producer, designer, director, and controversy magnet, Kanye West has 18 Grammy Awards.
Pitbull
Miami-based rapper Pitbull, a.k.a. “Mr. Worldwide,” has lived up to his nickname with millions of albums sold internationally.
Jay-Z & Kanye West
Two titans of hip-hop, Jay-Z and Kanye West, joined forces for the ‘Watch the Throne’ album.
Winner
Nicki Minaj
There’s no mistaking rapper Nicki Minaj’s distinctive style when it comes to her sound or her look.
Coldplay
British alt-rock band Coldplay have sold more than 55 million records worldwide and won four EMAs plus many other awards.
Green Day
Repeat EMA winners and performers Green Day have sold over 65 million albums worldwide.
The Killers
The Killers have sold 15 million albums worldwide, including 4.5 million in the U.K. and 5 million in the U.S.
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Linkin Park
California hard rock band Linkin Park have sold more than 50 million albums worldwide and won seven EMAs.
Muse
Formed in 1994, the British alt-rock band has won five EMAs among multiple other accolades.
Arctic Monkeys
The indie band’s first album, Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not, is the fastest-selling debut by any band in British history.
The Black Keys
The Black Keys (duo Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney) were 2010’s VMA winners for Best New Artist.
Florence + the Machine
Florence + the Machine are a genre-defying British band fronted by singer-songwriter Florence Welch.
Jack White
After playing with The White Stripes, The Raconteurs, and The Dead Weather, Jack White released his first-ever solo album, ‘Blunderbuss’, this year.
Winner
Lana Del Rey
Singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey got her big breakthrough after uploading tracks to YouTube.
Arcade Fire
The Canadian indie rockers with the wide collection of instruments have netted an equally wide collection of awards, plus heaps of critical praise.
Arctic Monkeys
The indie band’s first album, Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not, is the fastest-selling debut by any band in British history.
B.o.B
Hip-hop artist B.o.B. is changing the way the world thinks of rap, creating innovative thoughtful music with an array of featured guest artists, including Chris Brown and Taylor Swift.
Evanescence
U.S. rock band Evanescence saw their 2003 debut album ‘Fallen’ sell more than 15 million copies and earn them honours including three EMA nominations.
Flo Rida
Known for his global club anthems and as one of most downloaded rappers in history, Flo Rida broke into the mainstream with the most downloaded song of the 2000s, ‘Low’.
Jason Derulo
Jason Derulo's 2010 self-titled debut sold 850,000 copies worldwide and spawned three Top Ten hits.
Joe Jonas
Branching out from sibling boy band the Jonas Brothers, Joe Jonas released his solo debut ‘Fastlife’ in 2011.
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Justin Bieber
At 18, he's a global superstar and seasoned performer. Now Justin Bieber is breaking out of the teen pop mold and tackling edgier, more grown-up material.
Kasabian
Kasabian’s psychedelic masterpiece ‘West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum’ sold almost a million copies worldwide and confirmed Kasabian’s place at British rock’s highest table.
Ke$ha
After making music for other artists, singer-songwriter Ke$ha gained fame when her debut single ‘Tik Tok’ reached number 1 in 11 countries—and helped her snag the 2010 Best New Act EMA.
Maroon 5
Maroon 5 have scored their biggest single ever with ‘Moves Like Jagger’, which has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide.
Nelly Furtado
Portuguese-Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado has won a Juno Award, a Grammy Award, and a Latin Grammy.
Red Hot Chili Peppers
The California funk-punk-rockers have sold more than 80 million albums around the world and won multiple EMAs.
Sean Paul
Jamaican reggae-dancehall artist Sean Paul has been internationally famous for a decade. ‘Got 2 Luv U’ is the first single off his latest album, ‘Tomahawk Technique’.
Snoop Dogg
Since bursting into our collective consciousness in 1992, Snoop has remained a constant force in hip-hop and a household name around the world.
Snow Patrol
Irish/Scottish five-piece Snow Patrol have sold over 12 million albums. The hometown heroes performed live from Belfast's City Hall at the 2011 MTV EMA pre-show.
Taylor Swift
At just 22, country star Taylor Swift is a phenomenally successful and accomplished singer-songwriter.
A$AP Rocky
A$AP Rocky recently featured in Rihanna’s VMA opening performance, building buzz about the October release of his debut album to a fever pitch.
Jack White
After playing with The White Stripes, The Raconteurs, and The Dead Weather, Jack White released his first-ever solo album, ‘Blunderbuss’, this year.
Nicki Minaj
There’s no mistaking rapper Nicki Minaj’s distinctive style when it comes to her sound or her look.
Rihanna
The Barbados-born R&B singer is an international megastar who has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide.
Winner
Taylor Swift
At just 22, country star Taylor Swift is a phenomenally successful and accomplished singer-songwriter.
Avicii
Beginning his career at 18, the self-taught, fresh-faced Swede that is Avicii has had greater success at 22 than most could ever hope for in a lifetime.
Calvin Harris
Scottish DJ and producer Calvin Harris found international fame collaborating on Rihanna’s smash ‘We Found Love’.
Winner
David Guetta
After finding mega-success as a producer, French DJ David Guetta has established himself as an artist in his own right—with a who’s-who of superstar guest artists supplying vocals.
Skrillex
Los Angeles-based DJ Skrillex was named MTV’s Electronic Dance Music Artist of the Year in 2011.
Swedish House Mafia
Swedish House Mafia is a Swedish house music group that won the MTV EMA for Best Swedish Act in 2010 and 2011.
Winner
Carly Rae Jepsen
This Canadian singer-songwriter's breakthrough hit 'Call Me Maybe' enchanted everyone--even Justin Bieber!
Conor Maynard
Britain’s answer to Justin Bieber has inspired legions of ‘Mayniacs’ who go crazy for his hip-hop-influenced pop.
Foster The People
Indie pop-rock band Foster the People broke out with their debut single ‘Pumped Up Kicks’.
fun.
The alt-pop band fun. released their first album in 2009, but this year’s worldwide smash single ‘We Are Young’ catapulted them onto the A list.
Gotye
Belgian-born, Australia-raised Gotye’s international breakout single ‘Somebody That I Used to Know’ hit number one on iTunes charts in an astonishing 46 countries.
Lana Del Rey
Singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey got her big breakthrough after uploading tracks to YouTube.
Mac Miller
Multitalented rapper-musician Mac Miller taught himself to play piano, drums, guitar, and bass by the age of 6.
Michael Kiwanuka
British singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka may have old-school soul and folk influences, but his music speaks to modern audiences.
Of Monsters And Men
Alt-folk troupe Of Monsters and Men have been called Iceland's answer to Arcade Fire.
Rebecca Ferguson
The runner-up on the 2010 season of ‘The X Factor,’ U.K. singer-songwriter Rebecca Ferguson won raves for her debut album ‘Heaven’.
Rita Ora
British singer-songwriter Rita Ora broke out this year with hit single ‘R.I.P.’, which debuted at the top of the U.K. charts.
Justin Bieber
At 18, he's a global superstar and seasoned performer. Now Justin Bieber is breaking out of the teen pop mold and tackling edgier, more grown-up material.
Katy Perry
A repeat EMA host, performer and winner, Katy Perry has become one of the all-time most successful pop artists in just a few years.
Lady Gaga
The always surprising pop diva won big at the last two EMAs and has sold over 23 million albums worldwide.
Winner
One Direction
This year, U.K. boy band One Direction became one of the biggest bands in the world.
Rihanna
The Barbados-born R&B singer is an international megastar who has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide.
Katy Perry 'Wide Awake'
A repeat EMA host, performer and winner, Katy Perry has become one of the all-time most successful pop artists in just a few years.
Lady Gaga 'Marry The Night'
The always surprising pop diva won big at the last two EMAs and has sold over 23 million albums worldwide.
M.I.A. 'Bad Girls'
With roots in London and Sri Lanka, M.I.A. is the only artist in history to be nominated for an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, a Brit Award and the Mercury Prize.
Winner
PSY 'Gangnam Style'
Psy has been a star in his native South Korea for over a decade, but thanks to the viral ‘Gangnam Style’ video and a VMA appearance, he’s now an international sensation.
Rihanna 'We Found Love' feat. Calvin Harris
The Barbados-born R&B singer is an international megastar who has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide.
Winner
Han Geng
Known as “the most influential male celebrity in China”, Chinese Mando-pop singer and actor, Han Geng is undoubtedly dominating Southeast Asia.
Ahmed Soultan
With the success of his first single "Ya Salam," Ahmed Soultan reveals himself as the precursor of a new style he likes to call Afrobian Soul, for Afro-Arabian.
Rihanna
The Barbados-born R&B singer is an international megastar who has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide.