American Music Awards Nominees Announced

Paula Abdul, Adam Lambert and Snoop Dogg announced the American Music Awards nominees from the Beverly Hills Hotel Oct. 13. The awards show is expected to take place Nov. 22 at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live.

Alicia Keys, Black Eyed Peas, Jennifer Lopez and Adam Lambert were also announced as performers for the 37th annual AMAs.

POP or ROCK MUSIC

Favorite Male Artist

Eminem
Michael Jackson
T.I.

Favorite Female Artist

Beyonce
Lady Gaga
Taylor Swift

Favorite Band, Duo or Group

Black Eyed Peas
Kings of Leon
Nickelback

Favorite Album

Lady Gaga / Fame
Michael Jackson / Number Ones
Taylor Swift / Fearless

COUNTRY MUSIC

Favorite Male Artist

Jason Aldean
Darius Rucker
Keith Urban

Favorite Female Artist

Reba McEntire
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood

Favorite Band, Duo or Group

Rascal Flatts
Sugarland
Zac Brown Band

Favorite Album

Rascal Flatts/ Unstoppable
Taylor Swift / Fearless
Zac Brown Band / Foundation

RAP/HIP-HOP MUSIC

Favorite Male Artist

Eminem
Jay-Z
T. I.

Favorite Album

Eminem / Relapse
Jay-Z / Blueprint 3
T.I. / Paper Trail

SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES MUSIC

Favorite Male Artist
Jamie Foxx
Michael Jackson
Maxwell

Favorite Female Artist

Beyonce
Keyshia Cole
Keri Hilson

Favorite Band, Duo or Group

Black Eyed Peas
Day26
Mary Mary

Favorite Album

Beyonce / I Am…Sasha Fierce
Black Eyed Peas / The E.N.D.
Michael Jackson / Number Ones

SOUNDTRACKS

Favorite Album

Hannah Montana: The Movie
Hannah Montana 3
Twilight Soundtrack

ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC

Favorite Artist

Green Day
Kings of Leon
Shinedown

ADULT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

Favorite Artist

Daughtry
Jason Mraz
Taylor Swift

LATIN MUSIC

Favorite Artist

Aventura
Luis Fonsi
Wisin Y Yandel

CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL

Favorite Artist

Jeremy Camp
Brandon Heath
Mary Mary

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Alternative – KINGS OF LEON
Country – TAYLOR SWIFT
Pop/Rock – LADY GAGA
Rap/Hip-Hop – EMINEM
Soul/R&B – MICHAEL JACKSON

T-MOBILE BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST NOMINATIONS

X Pop/Rock Breakthrough Artist – Kings of Leon, Lady Gaga
X Country Breakthrough Artist – Gloriana, Zac Brown Band
X Soul/R&B Breakthrough Artist – Keri Hilson, Jermiah
X Rap/Hip-Hop Breakthrough Artist – Drake, Kid Cudi