2012 American Music Awards Nominations announced
MusicThe nominations for the 2012 American Music Awards are in! Rihanna and Nicki Minaj lead the nom count with 4 nominations each. Drake, Maroon 5, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry and Rihanna are up for Artist of the Year. Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood got two nods each.
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Artist of the year: Justin Bieber, Drake, Maroon 5, Katy Perry, Rihanna.
— New artist of the year: J. Cole, fun., Gotye, Carly Rae Jepsen, One Direction.
— Male artist, pop/rock: Justin Bieber, Flo Rida, Pitbull, Usher.
— Female artist, pop/rock: Kelly Clarkson, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, Rihanna.
— Band, duo or group, pop/rock: fun., Maroon 5, One Direction, The Wanted.
— Album, pop/rock: Justin Bieber, “Believe”; Maroon 5, “Overexposed”; Nicki Minaj, “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded”; One Direction, “Up All Night.”
— Male artist, country: Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Eric Church.
— Female artist, country: Miranda Lambert, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood.
— Band, duo or group, country: Zac Brown Band, Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts.
— Album, country: Luke Bryan, “Tailgates & Tanlines”; Lionel Richie, “Tuskegee”; Carrie Underwood, “Blown Away.”
— Artist, rap/hip-hop: Drake, Nicki Minaj, Tyga.
— Album, rap/hip-hop: J. Cole, “Cole World: The Sideline Story”; Drake, “Take Care”; Nicki Minaj, “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded.”
— Male artist, soul/R&B: Chris Brown, Trey Songz, Usher.
— Female artist, soul/R&B: Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Rihanna.
— Album, soul/R&B: Chris Brown, “Fortune”; Rihanna, “Talk That Talk”; Usher, “Looking 4 Myself.”
— Artist, alternative rock: The Black Keys, Gotye, Linkin Park.
— Artist, adult contemporary: Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Train.
— Artist, Latin: Don Omar, Pitbull, Shakira.
— Artist, contemporary inspirational: Jeremy Camp, Newsboys, tobyMac.
— Artist, electronic dance music: David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Skrillex.
Source: NewsTimes
