Justin Bieber: NRJ Awards Artist of the Year!

Justin Bieber wears a bright blue MCM jacket as he arrives at the 2012 NRJ Awards held at Palais des Festivals on Saturday night (January 28) in Cannes, France.

The 17-year-old musician picked up the Artist of the Year award!

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“i never thought i would ever get out of stratford and now im celebrating in france. never gets old. ALWAYS grateful! #Ilovemyfans” Justin tweeted in thanks.

Earlier in the week, Justin was spotted hitting up the studio with Cody Simpson.

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