Selena Gomez proudly shows off her award for Favorite Breakout Artist at the People’s Choice Awards 2011 on Wednesday (January 5) at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles.

The 18-year-old singer and actress picked up the accolade after performing “A Year Without Rain” with her band, Selena Gomez & The Scene.

On the carpet, Selena wore a Paule Ka dress with Giuseppe Zanotti pumps and a Kotur bag. She completed her look with Trésor earrings, a Vahan bracelet, and a Brumani ring.

During her performance, she wore a butterfly dress by Irina Shabayeva and Polki Allure Hoops by Isharya.

Backstage, Selena met up with fellow winner Taylor Swift and joked that the country star was taking over the world! Taylor then said the same thing about Selena!