Eminem, Lady Antbellum, Justin Bieber Lead American Music Award Nominations

Becky Bain | October 12, 2010 11:56 am

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