The nominees for 2012 American Music Awards were announced with Rihanna and Nicki Minaj topping the list with four nods to lead the year’s musical stars.
Although Rihanna and Nicki Minaj landed atop the 2012 American Music Awards with four nominations each, Justin Bieber landed three nominations along with Drake, One Direction, and Usher, and Maroon 5.
This year’s AMA nominees were announced in Los Angeles by The Voice coach Christina Aguilera who will also hit the stage as a performer during the November 18 broadcast. Aguilera is currently riding high on the release of her new single, “Your Body”, from her upcoming album Lotus.
Kudos to Lionel Richie for landing a Favorite Country Album nomination for Tuskegee!
Christina Aguilera Gets Nude for Lotus Album Cover
Here’s a look at the nominees for the 2012 American Music Awards:
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
Favorite Male Artist – Pop/Rock
- Justin Bieber
- Flo Rida
- Pitbull
- Usher
Favorite Female Artist – Pop/Rock
- Kelly Clarkson
- Nicki Minaj
- Katy Perry
- Rihanna
Favorite Band, Duo or Group – Pop/Rock
- Fun.
- Maroon 5
- One Direction
- The Wanted
Favorite Album – Pop/Rock
- Justin Bieber, Believe
- Maroon 5, Overexposed
- Nicki Minaj, Pink Friday – Roman Reloaded
- One Direction, Up All Night
Favorite Artist – Rap/Hip-Hop
- Drake
- Nicki Minaj
- Tyga
Favorite Album – Rap/Hip-Hop
- J. Cole, Cole World – The Sideline Story
- Drake, Take Care
- Nicki Minaj, Pink Friday – Roman Reloaded
Favorite Male Artist – Soul/R&B
- Chris Brown
- Trey Songz
- Usher
Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B
- Beyoncé
- Mary J. Blige
- Rihanna
Favorite Album – Soul/R&B
- Chris Brown, Fortune
- Rihanna, Talk That Talk
- Usher, Looking 4 Myself
Favorite Artist – Alternative Rock
- The Black Keys
- Gotye
- Linkin Park
Favorite Artist – Adult Contemporary
- Adele
- Kelly Clarkson
- Train
Favorite Artist – Latin
- Don Omar
- Pitbull
- Shakira
Favorite Artist – Electronic Dance Music
- David Guetta
- Calvin Harris
- Skrillex
Favorite Male Artist – Country
- Jason Aldean
- Luke Bryan
- Eric Church
Favorite Female Artist – Country
- Miranda Lambert
- Taylor Swift
- Carrie Underwood
Favorite Band, Duo or Group – Country
- Zac Brown Band
- Lady Antebellum
- Rascal Flatts
Favorite Album – Country
- Luke Bryan, Tailgates & Tanlines
- Lionel Richie, Tuskegee
- Carrie Underwood, Blown Away