American Music Awards 2013: List of AMA winners in full

Taylor Swift took home four awards at last night's ceremony in LA

Taylor Swift with her four gongs at the American Music Awards (Getty Images)

Taylor Swift was the clear winner at the American Music Awards last night, taking home four awards including ‘artist of the year’.

The 23-year-old also won for country album of the year, best country female artist and best pop/rock female artist.

One Direction, Justin Timberlake and Macklemore were among the most-awarded stars at last night’s award ceremony in Los Angeles.

Rihanna won the ceremony’s first Icon Award at the age of just 25.

Her mother Monica Fenty presented the pop star with the award on stage, telling her daughter “I know the journey in your career has not always been an easy one”.

Macklemore, who won for best rap/hip-hop album, paid tribute to Trayvon Martin in his acceptance speech from the road.

“Due to the fact that we are in Florida tonight accepting this award I want to acknowledge Trayvon Martin and the hundreds and hundreds of kids each year that are dying due to racial profiling and the violence that follows it,” he said.

The American Music Awards list of winners in full

Artist of the year: Taylor Swift

New artist of the year: Ariana Grande

Single of the year: “Cruise,” Florida Georgia Line featuring Nelly

Pop/rock female artist: Taylor Swift

Pop/rock male artist: Justin Timberlake

Pop/rock band, duo or group: One Direction

Pop/rock album: “Take Me Home,” One Direction

Country female artist: Taylor Swift

Country male artist: Luke Bryan

Country band, duo or group: Lady Antebellum

Country album: “Red,” Taylor Swift

Rap/hip-hop artist: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Rap/hip-hop album: “The Heist,” Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Soul/R&B female artist: Rihanna

Soul/R&B male artist: Justin Timberlake

Soul/R&B album: “The 20/20 Experience,” Justin Timberlake

Alternative rock artist: Imagine Dragons

Latin artist: Marc Anthony

Adult Contemporary: Maroon 5

Electronic dance music artist: Avicii

Video: Taylor Swift backstage at the AMAs