According to Showbizz.net, for the 35th Annual American Music Awards, the list of nominees is overpowered by Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé and Daughtry. Each of the three artists has three nominations.
The gala will be held at Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on November 18, and broadcasted by NBC.
Timberlake and Daughtry are in the Pop/Rock category, while Timberlake is competing against Beyoncé in the Soul/R&B category.
Artists that are following closely behind include: Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, T.I. and Young Jeezy. All of these artists have two nominations.
For the first time ever, the public will be choosing the winners. Fans can vote at ama.abc.com.
Jimmy Kimmel will be hosting for the fourth consecutive year. There will be performances by Fergie, Rihanna and Daughtry.
Here is a list of all of the nominations:
POP OR ROCK
Favorite Male Artist:
Akon
Timbaland
Justin Timberlake
Favorite Female Artist:
Beyoncé
Fergie
Avril Lavigne
Favorite Band, Duo or Group:
Linkin Park
Maroon 5
Nickelback
Favorite Album:
Daughtry/Daughtry
Linkin Park/Minutes To Midnight
Justin Timberlake/FutureSex/Love Sounds
COUNTRY
Favorite Male Artist:
Toby Keith
Tim McGraw
Brad Paisley
Favorite Female Artist:
Martina McBride
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood
Favorite Band, Duo or Group:
Big & Rich
Brooks & Dunn
Rascal Flatts
Favorite Album:
Tim McGraw/Let It Go
Rascal Flatts/Me And My Gang
Carrie Underwood/Some Hearts
SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES
Favorite Male Artist:
Akon
Ne-Yo
T-Pain
Favorite Female Artist:
Beyoncé
Fantasia
Rihanna
Favorite Album:
Beyoncé /B’Day
R. Kelly/Double Up
Justin Timberlake/FutureSex/LoveSounds
RAP/HIP-HOP
Favorite Band, Duo or Group:
Bone Thugs-N-Hamony
Pretty Ricky
Shop Boyz
Favorite Male Artist:
Fabolous
T.I.
Young Jeezy
Favorite Album:
Bones Thugs-N-Harmony/Strength & Loyalty
T.I./T.I. vs. T.I.P.
Young Jeezy/The Inspiration
ADULT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
Favorite Artist:
Daughtry
Norah Jones
John Mayer
LATIN MUSIC
Favorite Artist:
Daddy Yankee
Juan Luis Guerra y 440
Jennifer Lopez
ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC
Favorite Artist:
Linkin Park
My Chemical Romance
The White Stripes
CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
Favorite Artist:
Casting Crowns
Jeremy Camp
tobyMac
SOUNDTRACKS
Favorite Album:
Dreamgirls
Hairspray
High School Musical 2
FAVORITE BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST
Daughtry
Plain White T’s
Robin Thicke