American Music Awards nominations announced
Taylor Swift performed during last year's American Music Awards (AP Photo by Matt Sayles)
The 2009 American Music Awards nominations were announced Tuesday, and Taylor Swift and Michael Jackson garnered the most nods.
Swift was nominations six times, and Michael Jackson received five nominations.
I was surprised to see the late M.J. on the nominations list because he didn’t release new music this year. But I’m not one to argue.
So far, the musicians scheduled to perform are Alicia Keys, Adam Lambert, Jennifer Lopez and Black Eyed Peas.
The show will air Nov. 22. The nominations are posted below.
Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Jackson during the American Music Awards in 1993 (AP photo by Mark Terrill)
Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist
Eminem
Michael Jackson
T.I.
Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist
Beyonce
Lady Gaga
Taylor Swift
Favorite Pop/Rock Band, Duo or Group
Black Eyed Peas
Kings of Leon
Nickelback
Favorite Pop/Rock Album
Lady Gaga / Fame
Michael Jackson / Number Ones
Taylor Swift / Fearless
Carrie Underwood accepted an award during the American Music Awards in 2006 (AP photo by Kevork Djansezian)
Favorite Country Male Artist
Jason Aldean
Darius Rucker
Keith Urban
Favorite Country Female Artist
Reba McEntire
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood
Favorite Country Band, Duo or Group
Rascal Flatts
Sugarland
Zac Brown Band
Favorite Country Album
Rascal Flatts/ Unstoppable
Taylor Swift / Fearless
Zac Brown Band / Foundation
Jay-Z on the red carpet at the American Music Awards in 2006 (AP photo by Danny Moloshok)
Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Male Artist
Eminem
Jay-Z
T. I.
Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Album
Eminem / Relapse
Jay-Z / Blueprint 3
T.I. / Paper Trail
R&B CATEGORIES
Favorite R&B/Soul Male Artist
Jamie Foxx
Michael Jackson
Maxwell
Favorite R&B/Soul Female Artist
Beyonce
Keyshia Cole
Keri Hilson
Favorite R&B/Soul Band, Duo or Group
Black Eyed Peas
Day26
Mary Mary
Favorite R&B/Soul Album
Beyonce / I Am…Sasha Fierce
Black Eyed Peas / The E.N.D.
Michael Jackson / Number Ones
Beyonce on the red carpet at the American Music Awards in 2007 (AP photo by AP Photo/Evan Agostini)
Favorite Soundtrack Album
Hannah Montana: The Movie
Hannah Montana 3
Twilight Soundtrack
Favorite Alternative Rock Artist
Green Day
Kings of Leon
Shinedown
Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist
Daughtry
Jason Mraz
Taylor Swift
Favorite Latin Artist
Aventura
Luis Fonsi
Wisin Y Yandel
Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist
Jeremy Camp
Brandon Heath
Mary Mary
Artist of the Year
Kings of Leon
Taylor Swift
Lady Gaga
Eminem
Michael Jackson
T-MOBILE BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST NOMINATIONS
Pop/Rock Breakthrough Artist – Kings of Leon, Lady Gaga
Country Breakthrough Artist – Gloriana, Zac Brown Band
Soul/R&B Breakthrough Artist – Keri Hilson, Jermiah
Rap/Hip-Hop Breakthrough Artist – Drake, Kid Cudi
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Haha!!! I love how Taylor has 100 nominations and Kayne has none, Classic!! Can’t wait for David Archuleta to be nominated next year! For his album that was released today! I woulda loved to read a blog about the David Archuleta album!!