Drake Leads 2016 American Music Awards Nominations

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 Pilots

Favorite Pop/Rock Album:
– Adele (25)
– Justin Bieber (Purpose)
– Drake (Views)

Favorite Female Artist Pop/Rock:
– Adele
– Rihanna
– Selena Gomez

Favorite Male Artist Pop/Rock:
– Justin Bieber
– Drake
– The Weeknd

Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist:
– Meghan Trainor
– Adele
– Rachel Platten

Favorite Duo/Group:
– DNCE
– Twenty One Pilots
– The Chainsmokers

Video of the Year:
– Desiigner (Panda)
– Justin Bieber (Sorry)
– Rihanna (Work)

Favorite New Artist of the Year:
– Zayn
– Alessia Cara
– Shawn Mendes
– DNCE
– The Chainsmokers

Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist:
– Fetty Wap
– Future
– Drake

Favorite 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
– Rihanna

Favorite Soundtrack Nominees:
– Suicide Squad
– Star Wars
– Purple Rain

Favorite Latin Artist:
– J Balvin
– Enrique Iglesias
– Nicky Jam

Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist:
– Lauren Daigle
– Hillsong United
– Chris Tomlin

Favorite Alternative Rock Artist:
– Coldplay
– Twenty One Pilots
– X Ambassadors

Favorite EDM Artist:
– The Chainsmokers
– Calvin Harris
– Major Lazer

Favorite Country Song Artist:
– Tim McGraw
– Florida Georgia Line
– Thomas Rhett

Favorite Country Album Artist:
– Carrie Underwood
– Chris Stapleton
– Luke Bryan

Favorite Female Country Artist:
– Kelsea Ballerini
– Cam
– Carrie Underwood

Favorite Country Group/Duo:
– Florida Georgia Line
– Zac Brown Band
– Old Dominion

Favorite Country Male Artist:
– Luke Bryan
– Thomas Rhett
– Blake Shelton

Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album:
– The Weeknd
– Drake
– Drake & Future

Favorite 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 Brown

Favorite 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)