LOS ANGELES - Less than two weeks after scoring the top prize at the Country Music Association Awards, Taylor Swift took home the night's biggest honor, artist of the year, at the American Music Awards.The show aired live on WAAY 31Sunday night.This is Swift's second time as the American Music Awards' artist of the year.Swift also won favorite country female artist and favorite country album for "Speak Now."She says she wrote "Speak Now" in hotel rooms and on tour buses at 4 in the morning, so it means a lot to be honored.Swift won artist of the year in 2009 as well.The award was Swift's third of the evening, but she appeared shocked when her name was called for the big prize."This is the craziest thing that has ever happened to me!" Taylor said over and over. "Fans, please never change. I can't believe this is happening to me!" Repeating "Oh my God" numerous times, Taylor thanked her fans profusely, as well as her ...

Taylor Swift Lester Cohen/Wireimage Talk about striking gold. Continuing her winning steak , Taylor Swift , dazzling in a gold gown, took home top honors at Sunday night's American Music Awards as the artist of the year. "This is one of the craziest things that has ever happened to me," the singer, who also earned the title in 2009, told the audience at Los Angeles's Nokia Theatre L.A. Live. "Thank you to the fans. Please, never change." PHOTOS: American Music Awards Style Stars Swift was also recognized as the favorite country female artist (her fourth consecutive win in that category), and her 2010 record Speak Now was dubbed the favorite country album of the year. Maroon 5 kicked off the night with a win for favorite pop band, duo or group their first AMA victory ever. Other stars picking up awards: Nicki Minaj, who opened the show with a bump-and-grind performance with David Guetta, was crowned favorite rap/hip-hop artist and was also recognized for h...

April Chieffo Taylor Swift arrives on the red carpet at the 45th Annual Country Music Association Awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on November 9, 2011. UPI/Terry Wyatt Taylor Swift isn't trying to prove she's more mature by dressing provocatively, drinking heavily or engaging in hard partying and drugs. Instead, the "Sparks Fly" singer is staying true to herself with a mature attitude. She reveals she doesn't really even have a wild side. In a new interview with 60 Minutes which airs Nov. 20, Swift says she has had alcohol before but she's "not a drinker." "I'm not like, 'Man, it's my favorite thing to do,' and I don't drink to get drunk because that's just not cute," she said . The 21-year-old has a similar attitude when it comes to experimenting with any type of drug or cigarettes. "I just don't feel like it," Swift says. "And I don't want to smoke anything because I s...

. On Thursday Taylor Swift's 60 Minutes Profile Preview was a top story. Here is the recap: Country music star Taylor Swift will be the focus of a segment on CBS's 60 Minutes this coming Sunday. Here are the details: The fact that millions of young fans look up to her is something music sensation Taylor Swift takes very seriously. In fact, the 21-yr.-old singer-songwriter tells Lesley Stahl it's a responsibility she has an obligation to handle responsibly. Stahl's profile of the young superstar will be broadcast on 60 MINUTES, Sunday, Nov. 20 (7:00-8:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Swift says she is reminded of her status as role model every day. "I definitely think about a million people when I am getting dressed in the morning," she tells Stahl. "That's just part of my life now. I think it's my responsibility to know it and to be conscious of it." She eschews the notion that stars aren't responsible for other people's ...

Taylor Swift recently sat down with CBS 60 Minutes for an episode set to air tonight and judging from quotes provided by CBS, it sounds as if shes serious about remaining a role model for her young fans. I definitely think about a million people when I am getting dressed in the morning, Swift tells interviewer Lesley Stahl. Thats just part of my life now. I think its my responsibility to know it and to be conscious of it. It would be really easy to say Im 21 now. I do what I want. You raise your kids. But thats not the truth of it. The truth of it is that every singer out there with songs on the radio is raising the next generation. So make your words count. Speaking of words, Swift also talks to Stahl about dealing with criticism, which she says still hurts. I dont have thick skin. I hate reading criticisms. You never really, like, get past things hurting you. Swifts profile airs on 60 Minutes at 6 tonight on CBS. Dave Paulson, The Tennessean Brad Paisley's book is a New Yo...

Nov 19 By Sarah Wyland | Leave a Comment Taylor Swift on the set of 60 Minutes. Image courtesy of CBS. Taylor Swift will be profiled on Sundays episode of 60 Minutes on CBS. The segment will include concert and backstage footage from Taylors Speak Now World Tour, an in-depth interview and a first-ever glimpse inside Taylors Nashville condominium. The special airs November 20 at 7/6 CT. In a preview clip released by 60 Minutes, Taylor talks with reporter Lesley Stahl about being a role model. I definitely think about a million people when Im getting dressed in the morning, thats just part of my life now, Taylor said. I think its my responsibility to know it, to be cautious of it. Watch the preview: Its been a big week for Taylor. She was named Entertainer of the Year at the CMA Awards on November 9 and this week alone, she has sold more than 545,000 digital tracks. She released three new tracks to iTunes which were previously only available on the Target Deluxe Edition of her Speak...

Richie Buxo / Splash News Taylor Swift believes that with fame comes responsibility. And the singer, who is known for her good-girl image, is expressing just that on this Sunday's 60 Minutes . For instance, when the subject of her fans comes up, Swift says she understands that, for many of them, she is indeed a role model... MORE: Who Does Taylor Swift Want to Hook Up With? Hello, you either have JavaScript turned off or an old version of Adobe's Flash Player. Get the latest Flash player . "I definitely think about a million people when I'm getting dressed in the morning, and that's just part of my life now," Swift tells the newsmagazine when it comes to deciding what to wear each day. "I think it's my responsibility to know it and to be conscious of it." What's more, the Grammy winner insists she's not going to allow herself to use her age as an excuse to live on the wild side. "It would be really easy to say 'I'm 21 now, I...