Eminem, Lady Antbellum, Justin Bieber Lead American Music Award Nominations
The 2010 American Music Awards have been announced, and this year it’s looking like it’s going to be the Eminem and Lady Antebellum show. Both the newsworthy, tracksuit-loving rapper and the top-selling country trio nabbed five nominations apiece. Just behind them is concert draw Justin Bieber, who was singled out in four categories (including Artist Of The Year and Favorite Male Artist). Smooth crooner Usher and dance-pop diva Ke$ha were recognized in three categories.
And as for Adam Lambert, who drew media fire and FCC complaints after his controversial AMAs performance last year—well, he didn’t snag a single nomination. See who’s up for awards this year after the jump. POP or ROCK MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist Justin Bieber Eminem Usher
Favorite Female Artist Ke$ha Katy Perry Lady Gaga
Favorite Band, Duo or Group The Black Eyed Peas Lady Antebellum Train
Favorite Album Justin Bieber/ My World 2.0 Eminem/ Recovery Katy Perry/ Teenage Dream
COUNTRY MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist Jason Aldean Luke Bryan Brad Paisley
Favorite Female Artist Miranda Lambert Taylor Swift Carrie Underwood
Favorite Band, Duo or Group Zac Brown Band Lady Antebellum Rascal Flatts
Favorite Album Jason Aldean/ Wide Open Lady Antebellum/ Need You Now Carrie Underwood/ Play On
RAP/HIP-HOP MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist B.o.B. Drake Eminem
Favorite Album B.o.B./ B.o.B. Presents The Adventures Of Bobby Ray Drake/ Thank Me Later Eminem/ Recovery
SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist Chris Brown Trey Songz Usher
Favorite Female Artist Alicia Keys Rihanna Sade
Favorite Album Alicia Keys/ The Element of Freedom Sade/ Soldier of Love Usher/ Raymond v. Raymond
SOUNDTRACKS
Favorite Album AC/DC — Iron Man 2 Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppers The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC
Favorite Artist Muse Phoenix Vampire Weekend
ADULT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
Favorite Artist Michael Buble Lady Antebellum Train
LATIN MUSIC
Favorite Artist Daddy Yankee Enrique Iglesias Shakira
CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL ARTIST
Favorite Artist Casting Crowns MercyMe TobyMac
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Justin Bieber Eminem Ke$ha Lady Gaga Katy Perry
T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist Nominations
B.o.B Justin Bieber Taio Cruz Jason Derulo Ke$ha Lady Antebellum Travie McCoy Mike Posner