Eminem Leads 2010 American Music Awards Nominations
Eminem’s year keeps getting better and better. The rapper, along with country band Lady Antebellum, leads the nominations for the 2010 American Music Awards with five nods, it was announced today.
Pop sensation Justin Bieber, who grabs four nominations, will vie for Artist of the Year with Eminem, Ke$ha, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry. B.o.B, Perry, Ke$ha, and Usher earn three apiece and Drake scores two nominations for his debut Thank Me Later.
Taio Cruz and Demi Lovato were on hand to announce the nominees this morning from the JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE. Usher, P!nk, and Bon Jovi were also announced as performers for the 38th annual AMAs. Additional acts and presenters will be revealed in the coming weeks.
The live broadcast will take place at the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on Sunday, November 21 (8:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on ABC.
POP or ROCK MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist
Justin Bieber
Eminem
Usher
Favorite Female Artist
Ke$ha
Lady Gaga
Katy Perry
Favorite Band, Duo, or Group
The Black Eyed Peas
Lady Antebellum
Train
Favorite Album
Justin Bieber – My World 2.0
Eminem – Recovery
Katy Perry – Teenage Dream
RAP/HIP-HOP MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist
B.o.B
Drake
Eminem
Favorite Album
B.o.B – B.o.B. Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray
Drake – Thank Me Later
Eminem – Recovery
SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist
Chris Brown
Trey Songz
Usher
Favorite Female Artist
Alicia Keys
Rihanna
Sade
Favorite Album
Alicia Keys – The Element of Freedom
Sade – Soldier of Love
Usher – Raymond v. Raymond
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Justin Bieber
Eminem
Ke$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
Click here for a full list of nominees.