(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Adele leads the way with the most nominations for the upcoming American Music Awards.
The 23-year-old British singer is up for four trophies, namely Artist of the Year, Favourite Female Artist, Favourite Adult Contemporary Artist and Favourite Album for her chart-topper, 21.
The nominees were announced in Los Angeles today for the 39th annual show and for the fifth year the winners will be chosen by public vote.
Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lil Wayne, Rihanna, Taylor Swift and The Band Perry follow Adele's lead with three nominations each.
Beyonc Knowles, Bruno Mars, Chis Brown, Jason Aldean, Kanye West, LMFAO, Nicki Minaj and Pitbull all had two nods respectively.
The big prize of Artist of the Year will be fought out between Adele, Lady Gaga, Lil Wayne, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift
Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars and Pitbull go up against each other for Favourite Male Pop Artist while
Adele, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry will vie for Favourite Female Artist.
Fans are going to be able to vote for the Sprint New Artist of the Year Award and the first round of voting to whittle down the names in the various categories begins today through October 21.
The winners will be announced at the ceremony on November 20 where Pitbull and Katy Perry are scheduled to perform.
2011 American Music Awards (AMAs) nominations:
POP or ROCK MUSIC
Favourite Male Artist
Justin Bieber
Bruno Mars
Pitbull
Favourite Female Artist
Adele
Lady Gaga
Katy Perry
Favourite Band, Duo, or Group
LMFAO
Maroon 5
OneRepublic
Favourite Album
Adele/21
Lady Gaga/Born This Way
Rihanna/Loud
COUNTRY MUSIC
Favourite Male Artist
Jason Aldean
Brad Paisley
Blake Shelton
Favourite Female Artist
Sara Evans
Miranda Lambert
Taylor Swift
Favourite Band, Duo or Group
The Band Perry
Zac Brown Band
Lady Antebellum
Favourite Album
Jason Aldean/My Kinda Party
The Band Perry/The Band Perry
Taylor Swift/Speak Now
RAP/HIP-HOP MUSIC
Favourite Artist
Lil Wayne
Nicki Minaj
Kanye West
Favourite Album
Jay-Z & Kanye West/Watch The Throne
Lil Wayne/Tha Carter IV
Nicki Minaj/Pink Friday
SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES MUSIC
Favourite Male Artist
Chris Brown
Trey Songz
Usher
Favourite Female Artist
Beyonc
Rihanna
Kelly Rowland
Favourite Album
Beyonc/4
Chris Brown/F.A.M.E.
Rihanna/Loud
ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC
Favourite Artist
The Black Keys
Foo Fighters
Mumford & Sons
ADULT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
Favourite Artist
Adele
Bruno Mars
Katy Perry
LATIN MUSIC
Favourite Artist
Enrique Iglesias
Jennifer Lopez
Pitbull
CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
Favourite Artist
Casting Crowns
Tobymac
Third Day
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Adele
Lady Gaga
Lil Wayne
Katy Perry
Taylor Swift
SPRINT NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
POP/ROCK
Foster The People
Hot Chelle Rae
COUNTRY
The Band Perry
Thompson Square
SOUL/R&B
Marsha Ambrosius
Miguel
RAP/HIP-HOP
LMFAO
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