It’s that time again. Yes, if the American Music Awards is your favorite among the list of music-related award shows, nominations have just been revealed for this year’s show. With plenty of the music industry’s biggest acts having a great year, musically, the honor of being 2016’s most nominated surely had a few contenders. Leading the pack is none other than Drake, who received an impressive 13 nominations and now takes over Michael Jackson’s 1984 record of receiving the most nominations in American Music Awards history. Also having an impressive year, Rihanna has landed 7 nominations, while Justin Bieber and Adele rack up 5 nominations a piece. The 2016 American Music Awards air on November 20 and fans can cast their votes for several categories, here. See just how your favorite artists did and view the list of nominees, below.
Artist of the Year:
– Adele
– Drake
– The Weeknd
– Rihanna
– Ariana Grande
– Selena Gomez
– Beyonce
– Justin Bieber
– Carrie Underwood
– Twenty One PilotsFavorite Pop/Rock Album:
– Adele (25)
– Justin Bieber (Purpose)
– Drake (Views)Favorite Female Artist Pop/Rock:
– Adele
– Rihanna
– Selena GomezFavorite Male Artist Pop/Rock:
– Justin Bieber
– Drake
– The WeekndFavorite Adult Contemporary Artist:
– Meghan Trainor
– Adele
– Rachel PlattenFavorite Duo/Group:
– DNCE
– Twenty One Pilots
– The ChainsmokersVideo of the Year:
– Desiigner (Panda)
– Justin Bieber (Sorry)
– Rihanna (Work)Favorite New Artist of the Year:
– Zayn
– Alessia Cara
– Shawn Mendes
– DNCE
– The ChainsmokersFavorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist:
– Fetty Wap
– Future
– DrakeFavorite Collaboration of the Year:
– Fifth Harmony ft. Ty Dolla Sign (Work From Home)
– Meghan Trainor ft. John Legend (Like Im Gonna Lose You)
– The Chainsmoker ft. Daya (Don’t Let Me Down)
– Drake ft. Wizkid and Kyla (One Dance)
– Rihanna ft. Drake (Work)Favorite Female Soul/R&B Artist:
– Beyonce
– Janet Jackson
– RihannaFavorite Soundtrack Nominees:
– Suicide Squad
– Star Wars
– Purple RainFavorite Latin Artist:
– J Balvin
– Enrique Iglesias
– Nicky JamFavorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist:
– Lauren Daigle
– Hillsong United
– Chris TomlinFavorite Alternative Rock Artist:
– Coldplay
– Twenty One Pilots
– X AmbassadorsFavorite EDM Artist:
– The Chainsmokers
– Calvin Harris
– Major LazerFavorite Country Song Artist:
– Tim McGraw
– Florida Georgia Line
– Thomas RhettFavorite Country Album Artist:
– Carrie Underwood
– Chris Stapleton
– Luke BryanFavorite Female Country Artist:
– Kelsea Ballerini
– Cam
– Carrie UnderwoodFavorite Country Group/Duo:
– Florida Georgia Line
– Zac Brown Band
– Old DominionFavorite Country Male Artist:
– Luke Bryan
– Thomas Rhett
– Blake SheltonFavorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album:
– The Weeknd
– Drake
– Drake & FutureFavorite Rap/Hip-Hop Song:
– Fetty Wap (679)
– Drake (Hotline Bling)
– Desiigner (Panda)Favorite Soul/R&B Album:
– Beyonce (Lemonade)
– Rihanna (ANTI)
– Bryson Tiller (T R A P S O U L)Favorite Soul/R&B Song:
– Drake ft. Wizkid and Kyla (One Dance)
– Bryson Tiller (Don’t)
– Rihanna ft. Drake (Work)Favorite Male Soul/R&B Artist:
– Bryson Tiller
– The Weeknd
– Chris BrownFavorite Song Pop/Rock:
– Adele (Hello)
– Drake ft. Wizkid and Kyla (One Dance)
– Justin Bieber (Love Yourself)Tour of the Year:
– Madonna (Rebel Heart Tour)
– Beyonce (Formation World Tour)
– Bruce Springsteen (The River Tour)