2009 American Music Awards (AMAs) Nominees

Yesterday, Paula Abdul, Adam Lambert and Snoop announced that nominees for the 2009 American Music Awards. Nominations are tabulated by “data supplied by the Nielsen Company’s Broadcast Data Systems, which monitors radio airplay performance, and SoundScan, which tracks retail music sales.” Leading the nomination pack is Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson and Eminem.

     
Pop/Rock Music:

     
Favorite Male Artist:

Eminem
Michael Jackson
T.I.

     
.Favorite Female Artist:

Beyonce Knowles
Lady GaGa
Taylor Swift

     
Favorite Band, Duo or Group:

Black Eyed Peas
Kings of Leon
Nickelback

     
Favorite Album:

Lady GaGa – “The 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 – “The Foundation”

     
Rap/Hip-Hop Music

Favorite Male Artist:

Eminem
Jay-Z
T.I.

     
Favorite Album:

Eminem – “Relapse”
Jay-Z – “The Blueprint 3″
T.I. – “Paper Trail”

     
Soul/Rhythm & Blues Music

Favorite Male Artist:

Jamie Foxx
Michael Jackson
Maxwell

     
Favorite Female Artist:

Beyonce Knowles
Keyshia Cole
Keri Hilson

     
Favorite Band, Duo or Group:

Black Eyed Peas
DAY26
Mary Mary

     
Favorite Album:

Beyonce Knowles – “I Am…Sasha Fierce”
Black Eyed Peas – “The E.N.D.”
Michael Jackson – “Number Ones”

     
Soundtrack

Favorite Album:

“Hannah Montana: The Movie”
“Hannah Montana” season 3
“Twilight”

     
Alternative Rock Music

Favorite Artist:

Green Day
Kings of Leon
Shinedown

     
Adult Contemporary Music

Favorite Artist:

DAUGHTRY
Jason Mraz
Taylor Swift

     
Artist of the Year:

Alternative Rock – Kings of Leon
Country – Taylor Swift
Pop/Rock – Lady GaGa
Rap/Hip-Hop – Eminem
Soul/R&B – Michael Jackson

     
T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist:

Pop/Rock – Kings of Leon, Lady GaGa
Country – Gloriana, Zac Brown Band
Soul/R&B – Keri Hilson, Jeremih
Rap/Hip-Hop – Drake, Kid Cudi

The awards ceremonies will take place on November 22nd and be televised AS A 3-hour special on the ABC. Alicia Keys, Black Eyed Peas, Jennifer Lopez and Adam Lambert will be performing at the event.