October 13, 2009
American Music Award Nominees Announced!
Taylor Swift and Michael Jackson lead the pack of this year's American Music Award nominees.
Paula Abdul was teamed with "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert to announce the nominees for the 2009 American Music Awards -- check out which artists were honored, and who got snubbed!
AMA Nominees
Favorite Male Pop/Rock Artist
Favorite Female Pop/Rock Artist
Favorite Pop/Rock Band, Duo or Group
Favorite Pop/Rock Album
Favorite Male Country Artist
Favorite Female Country Artist
Favorite Male Rap/Hip-Hip Artist
Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album
Favorite Male Soul/R&B Artist
Favorite Female Soul/R&B Artist
Favorite Soul/R&B Band, Duo or Group
Favorite Soul/R&B Album
Favorite Soundtrack
Favorite Alternative Rock Artist
Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist
Favorite Latin Artist
Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist
Artist of the Year
Alicia Keys, the Black Eyed Peas, Jennifer Lopez and Lambert are scheduled to perform. The 2009 American Music Awards will be broadcast live on Sunday, November 22 on ABC.