Five nominations for Alicia
2008-10-15 12:00
Los Angeles - Alicia Keys had a leading five nominations for the 2008 American Music Awards, including artist of the year and favourite female artist in both the pop/rock and soul/RnB categories.
Coldplay and the Eagles had four nominations each, while Chris Brown and Lil Wayne each received three. They were also contenders for artist of the year, American Music Awards host Jimmy Kimmel announced on Tuesday.
Jesse McCartney and Julianne Hough joined Kimmel to announce the nominees and performers during a press conference at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Rihanna, Ne-Yo, Taylor Swift and the Pussycat Dolls are among those scheduled to perform during the American Music Awards ceremony, to be held at the Nokia Theatre on November 23 and broadcast live on ABC.
Winners will be determined by online voting. Votes will be accepted until November 7.
The nominees are:
Pop/Rock:
Male artist:
Chris Brown
Kid Rock
Usher
Female artist:
Mariah Carey
Alicia Keys
Rihanna
Band, duo or group:
Coldplay
Eagles
Daughtry
Album:
Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends (Coldplay)
Long Road out of Eden (Eagles)
As I Am (Alicia Keys)
Country:
Male artist:
Garth Brooks
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
Female artist:
Reba McEntire
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood
Band, duo or group:
Brooks & Dunn
Rascal Flatts
Sugarland
Album:
The Ultimate Hits (Garth Brooks)
Still Feels Good (Rascal Flatts)
Carnival Ride (Carrie Underwood)
Rap/Hip-Hop:
Male artist:
Flo Rida
Lil Wayne
Kanye West
Band, duo or group:
G Unit
Three 6 Mafia
Wu-Tang Clan
Album:
American Gangster (Jay-Z)
Tha Carter III (Lil Wayne)
Graduation (Kanye West)
Soul/Rhythm & Blues:
Male artist:
Chris Brown
J Holiday
Usher
Female artist:
Mary J Blige
Alicia Keys
Rihanna
Album:
Growing Pains (Mary J Blige)
E=MC2 (Mariah Carey)
As I Am (Alicia Keys)
Soundtracks Album:
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Juno
Mamma Mia!
Alternative Rock Artist:
Coldplay
Foo Fighters
Linkin Park
Adult Contemporary Artist:
Daughtry
Eagles
Jordin Sparks
Latin Artist:
Enrique Iglesias
Juanes
Wisin Y Yandel
Contemporary Inspirational Artist:
Casting Crowns
MercyMe
Third Day
Breakthrough Artist:
Colbie Caillat
Flo Rida
Jonas Brothers
Paramore
The-Dream
Artist of the year:
Lil Wayne
Chris Brown
Alicia Keys
Eagles
Coldplay
- AP