The 2012 ECHO Music Awards were handed out in Germany on Thursday. Katy Perry, Lana Del Rey, Marilyn Manson and other singers were on hand to honor the best in music, in categories like Best National Artists, Best International Artists and Singles of the Year.
Perry, 27, performed her newest single Part of Me, sporting an electrifying silver bodysuit, complete with her signature blue hair.
Meanwhile, Lana Del Rey belted out her hit Video Games wearing a gorgeous satin gown.
Now in its 21st year, the ECHO Music Awards handed out the Album of the Year to none other than Adele, who also took home the prize for Best Female International Artist. Adele beat fellow nominees Lady Gaga and the late Amy Winehouse. Other winners included Coldplay (Best International Group), Bruno Mars (Best International Male Artist) and David Guetta (Best Club Performer).
Click through for photos of the 2012 Echo Music Awards, held in Berlin on Thursday.
Singer Katy Perry performs during the Echo Music Awards ceremony in Berlin March 22, 2012. Established in 1992, the German Phonographic Academy honors national and international artists with the Echo German music prize.REUTERSSinger Katy Perry performs during the Echo Music Awards ceremony in Berlin March 22, 2012. Established in 1992, the German Phonographic Academy honors national and international artists with the Echo German music prize.REUTERSSinger Lana Del Rey performs at the Echo Music Awards ceremony Berlin March 22, 2012. Established in 1992, the German Phonographic Academy honours national and international artists with the Echo German music prize. REUTERSSinger Lana Del Rey performs at the Echo Music Awards ceremony Berlin March 22, 2012. Established in 1992, the German Phonographic Academy honours national and international artists with the Echo German music prize.REUTERSSinger Marilyn Manson performs during the Echo Music Awards ceremony in Berlin March 22, 2012. Established in 1992, the German Phonographic Academy honors national and international artists with the Echo German music prize.REUTERSSinger Marilyn Manson announces the Echo Music Award for the national rock alternative music which goes to the German band Ramstein during a ceremony in Berlin March 22, 2012. Established in 1992, the German Phonographic Academy honors national and international artists with the Echo German music prize.REUTERSHosts Ina Mueller and Barbara Schoeneberger (R) kiss at the Echo Music Awards ceremony Berlin March 22, 2012. Established in 1992, the German Phonographic Academy honours national and international artists with the Echo German music prize.REUTERSFrench house music producer and DJ David Guetta poses with his trophy at the Echo Music Awards ceremony Berlin March 22, 2012. REUTERSGerman singer Tim Bendzko poses with his trophy at the Echo Music Awards ceremony Berlin March 22, 2012. Established in 1992, the German Phonographic Academy honours national and international artists with the Echo German music prize.REUTERSHip hop singer Casper poses with his trophy at the Echo Music Awards ceremony Berlin March 22, 2012. Established in 1992, the German Phonographic Academy honours national and international artists with the Echo German music prize. REUTERSSinger Katy Perry arrives on the red carpet for the Echo Music Awards ceremony in Berlin March 22, 2012. Established in 1992, the German Phonographic Academy honours national and international artists with the Echo German music prize.REUTERSU.S. singer Barry Manilow arrives for the Echo Music Awards ceremony in Berlin March 22, 2012. Established in 1992, the German Phonographic Academy honors national and international artists with the Echo German music prize. REUTERSA general view of the hall during the Echo Music Awards ceremony Berlin March 22, 2012. Established in 1992, the German Phonographic Academy honours national and international artists with the Echo German music prize. REUTERS
