American Music Awards 2017 Nominees Include Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran & More
The American Music Awards 2017 nominees have been announced! International music sensation Ciara announced six categories from the nominees live on ABC's Good Morning America this morning, and the nominees include Bruno Mars, who leads the pack with eight nominations including Artist of the Year, plus The Chainsmokers, Drake, Kendrick Lamar and Ed Sheeran who are all tied with five nominations each. But now that the nominations are out, it's not up to us who will win, it's up to you! Cast your votes for the 2017 American Music Awards by going to voteamas.com and you decide who will win big when the American Music Awards air LIVE SUNDAY NOV 19 8|7c on ABC! Until then, here's the complete list of nominees.
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Bruno Mars
The Chainsmokers
Drake
Kendrick Lamar
Ed Sheeran
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR Presented by T-Mobile
James Arthur
Niall Horan
Julia Michaels
Post Malone
Rae Sremmurd
COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR Presented by XFINITY
The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey - "Closer"
DJ Khaled featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne - "I'm the One"
Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber - "Despacito"
Maroon 5 featuring Kendrick Lamar - "Don't Wanna Know"
The Weeknd featuring Daft Punk - "Starboy"
TOUR OF THE YEAR
Garth Brooks
Coldplay
U2
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Bruno Mars - "That's What I Like"
Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee - "Despacito"
Ed Sheeran - "Shape of You"
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST - POP/ROCK
Bruno Mars
Drake
Ed Sheeran
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST - POP/ROCK
Alessia Cara
Lady Gaga
Rihanna
FAVORITE DUO OR GROUP - POP/ROCK
The Chainsmokers
Coldplay
Imagine Dragons
FAVORITE ALBUM - POP/ROCK
Bruno Mars - 24K Magic
Drake - More Life
The Weeknd - Starboy
FAVORITE SONG - POP/ROCK
The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey - "Closer"
Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber - "Despacito"
Ed Sheeran - "Shape of You"
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST - COUNTRY
Sam Hunt
Thomas Rhett
Keith Urban
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST - COUNTRY
Miranda Lambert
Maren Morris
Carrie Underwood
FAVORITE DUO OR GROUP - COUNTRY
Florida Georgia Line
Little Big Town
Old Dominion
FAVORITE ALBUM - COUNTRY
Jason Aldean - They Don't Know
Chris Stapleton - From A Room: Volume 1
Keith Urban - Ripcord
FAVORITE SONG - COUNTRY
Sam Hunt "Body Like A Back Road"
Jon Pardi "Dirt On My Boots"
Keith Urban "Blue Ain't Your Color"
FAVORITE ARTIST - RAP/HIP-HOP
Drake
Kendrick Lamar
Migos
FAVORITE ALBUM - RAP/HIP-HOP
Drake - More Life
Kendrick Lamar - DAMN.
Migos - Culture
FAVORITE SONG - RAP/HIP-HOP
DJ Khaled featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne - "I'm the One"
Kendrick Lamar - "HUMBLE."
Rae Sremmurd featuring Gucci Mane - "Black Beatles"
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST - SOUL/R&B
Bruno Mars
Childish Gambino
The Weeknd
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST - SOUL/R&B
Beyoncé
Kehlani
Rihanna
FAVORITE ALBUM - SOUL/R&B
Bruno Mars - 24K Magic
Childish Gambino - Awaken, My Love!
The Weeknd - Starboy
FAVORITE SONG - SOUL/R&B
Bruno Mars - "That's What I Like"
Khalid - "Location"
The Weeknd - "Starboy"
FAVORITE ARTIST - ALTERNATIVE ROCK
Imagine Dragons
Linkin Park
twenty one pilots
FAVORITE ARTIST - ADULT CONTEMPORARY
Bruno Mars
Shawn Mendes
Ed Sheeran
FAVORITE ARTIST - LATIN
Daddy Yankee
Luis Fonsi
Shakira
FAVORITE ARTIST - CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
Lauren Daigle
MercyMe
Chris Tomlin
FAVORITE ARTIST - ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC (EDM)
The Chainsmokers
DJ Snake
Calvin Harris
TOP SOUNDTRACK
Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2: Awesome Mix Vol. 2
Moana
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