Alicia Keys, Chris Brown and Lil Wayne lead this year's American Music Award nominations. Each artist received at least three nominations including Artist of The Year.
Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the 2008 American Music Awards are slated to air Sunday, Nov. 23 (8:00 - 11:00pm ET/PT) honoring this year's top recording stars.
Alicia Keys, who released "As I Am" last year, picked up five nominations including Artist of the Year, Favorite Female Artist Soul/R&B and Favorite Album Pop/Rock.
Not too far behind, R&B singer/actor Chris Brown earned three nominations including a nod for Favorite Male Artist where he goes head to head with Usher and Kid Rock.
J. Holiday, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Jordin Sparks, Rihanna and The Dream were also nominated (see nominees list below)
For the second year, winners will be determined by online voting at amavote.com, the official voting location (votes will be collected from October 14 to November 7).
You are also able to vote for the T-Mobile "BreakthroughArtist" Award. The nominees for this special award are Colbie Caillat, FloRida, Jonas Brothers, Paramore and The-Dream.
Here is a full list of R&B/Soul/Hip Hop Nominees:
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST 1. Chris Brown 2. Kid Rock 3. Usher
i hope my baby chris b. is the artist of the year!!yea baby. he has worked his tail so hard and now it pays off for the greatest and youngest artist evr!! (rihanna shouldn't be nominated!!)luv u chris brown
goodnewstitus
10/16/2008 6:06:40 PM
chris brown with you
Toniparrish
10/16/2008 10:43:09 AM
i love alicia and my brother does to
westside
10/15/2008 9:48:12 PM
you are the best ever
Helen
10/15/2008 10:06:29 AM
I've always admired Alicia's amazing voice. I read here (http://www.projectweightloss.com/index.php) about the trainer who helps her stay in shape and, wow, no wonder she looks so great.
Alicia Keys, Chris Brown and Lil Wayne lead this year's American Music Award nominations. Each artist received at least three nominations including Artist of The Year.
