Mariah Carey, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Black Eyed Peas and Nickelback have all received three nominations.
Diva Mariah Carey, who has already won nine AMAs in the past, is nominated for Best Female Artist in both the Pop/Rock and R&B categories. Additionally, her latest release, The Emancipation of Mimi, has been nominated for Disc of the Year in the Soul/R&B category.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Nickelback are competing for Best Pop/Rock Disc, Best Group or Duo, and Best Alternative Artist.
The Black Eyed Peas are the favourites in the Rap/Hip-Hop category. They could possible earn the titles of Best Album and Best Group or Duo. They are also in the competition for the Soul/R&B category.
The American Music Awards will take place on November 21 in Los Angeles. The winners will be chosen through a survey of 20,000 people.