The 43rd Annual
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The night saw One Direction taking
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\nOne Direction were also presented with the award for Best Pop\/Rock Group.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Other Sony Music wins included
\nCarrie Underwood who was presented with the award for Favorite Country Music
\nArtist and Calvin Harris who was awarded Favorite Electronic Dance Music
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