The Weeknd, Roddy Ricch top 2020 American Music Awards nominations
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The 2020 American Music Awards nominations were announced this morning and both The Weeknd and Roddy Ricch topped the list with eight mentions including Artist of the Year. Megan Thee Stallion was next with five.
Dua Lipa helped announce the nominees on Good Morning America Monday and is a nominee herself in the Female Artist – Pop/Rock category, battling Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift. She’s also the sole female in the Favorite Song – Pop/Rock category for “Don’t Stop Now” where she’ll compete against Lewis Capaldi, Post Malone, Roddy Ricch and The Weeknd.
Speaking of Swift, if she wins Favorite Female Artist – Pop/Rock, she’ll become the first five-time winner in the show’s history. She is currently tied with Olivia Newton-John and Whitney Houston with four wins each. This is also potentially Swift’s third consecutive win in the category. She’d be the first woman to win three straight awards in that category since Houston, who won from 1987-89.
Justin Bieber is looking for his fourth win as Favorite Male Artist – Pop/Rock, which would set a record in this category. Bieber is currently tied for the lead with Barry Manilow, Michael Bolton, Eric Clapton and Michael Jackson, with three awards each.
The 2020 American Music Awards will air Sunday, November 22 at 8pm ET on ABC.
Artist of the Year
- Justin Bieber
- Post Malone
- Roddy Ricch
- Taylor Swift
- The Weeknd
New Artist of the Year
- Lewis Capaldi
- Doja Cat
- DaBaby
- Lil Baby
- Roddy Ricch
- Megan Thee Stallion
Collaboration of the Year
- Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion, “WAP”
- DaBaby ft. Roddy Ricch, “Rockstar”
- Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber, “10,000 Hours”
- Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande, “Rain On Me”
- Megan Thee Stallion ft. Beyoncé, “Savage Remix”
Favorite Social Artist
- BTS
- Billie Eilish
- EXO
- Ariana Grande
- NCT 127
Favorite Music Video
- Doja Cat, “Say So”
- Future ft. Drake, “Life Is Good”
- Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande, “Rain On Me”
- Taylor Swift, “cardigan”
- The Weeknd, “Blinding Lights”
Favorite Male Artist — Pop/Rock
- Justin Bieber
- Post Malone
- The Weeknd
Favorite Female Artist — Pop/Rock
- Dua Lipa
- Lady Gaga
- Taylor Swift
Favorite Duo or Group — Pop/Rock
- BTS
- Jonas Brothers
- Maroon 5
Favorite Album — Pop/Rock
- Harry Styles, “Fine Line”
- Taylor Swift, “folklore”
- The Weeknd, “After Hours”
Favorite Song — Rop/Rock
- Lewis Capaldi, “Someone You Loved”
- Dua Lipa, “Don’t Start Now”
- Post Malone, “Circles”
- Roddy Ricch, “The Box”
- The Weeknd, “Blinding Lights”
Favorite Male Artist — Country
- Kane Brown
- Luke Combs
- Morgan Wallen
Favorite Female Artist — Country
- Gabby Barrett
- Miranda Lambert
- Maren Morris
Favorite Duo or Group — Country
- Dan + Shay
- Florida Georgia Line
- Old Dominion
Favorite Album — Country
- Luke Combs, “What You See Is What You Get”
- Blake Shelton, “Fully Loaded: God’s Country”
- Morgan Wallen, “If I Know Me”
Favorite Song — Country
- Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber, “10,000 Hours”
- Maren Morris, “The Bones”
- Blake Shelton (Duet with Gwen Stefani), “Nobody But You”
Favorite Male Artist — Rap/Hip-hop
- DaBaby
- Juice WRLD
- Roddy Ricch
Favorite Female Artist — Rap/Hip-hop
- Cardi B
- Nicki Minaj
- Megan Thee Stallion
Favorite Album — Rap/Hip-hop
- Lil Baby, “My Turn”
- Lil Uzi Vert, “Eternal Atake”
- Roddy Ricch, “Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial”
Favorite Song — Rap/Hip-hop
- Cardi B ft. Megan Thee Stallion, “WAP”
- DaBaby ft. Roddy Ricch, “Rockstar”
- Roddy Ricch, “The Box”
Favorite Male Artist — Soul/R&B
- Chris Brown
- John Legend
- The Weeknd
Favorite Female Artist — Soul/R&B
- Jhene Aiko
- Doja Cat
- Summer Walker
Favorite Album — Soul/R&B
- Doja Cat, “Hot Pink”
- Summer Walker, “Over It”
- The Weeknd, “After Hours”
Favorite Song — Soul/R&B
- Chris Brown ft. Drake, “No Guidance”
- Summer Walker, “Playing Games”
- The Weeknd, “Heartless”
Favorite Male Artist — Latin
- Bad Bunny
- J Balvin
- Ozuna
Favorite Female Artist — Latin
- Becky G
- KAROL G
- Rosalía
Favorite Album — Latin
- Anuel AA, ”Emmanuel”
- Bad Bunny, “Las que no iban a salir”
- Bad Bunny, “YHLQMDLG”
Favorite Song — Latin
- Bad Bunny, “Vete”
- Black Eyed Peas X J Balvin, “RITMO (Bad Boys For Life)”
- KAROL G & Nicki Minaj “Tusa”
Favorite Artist — Alternative Rock
- Billie Eilish
- Tame Impala
- twenty one pilots
Favorite Artist — Adult Contemporary
- Lewis Capaldi
- Jonas Brothers
- Maroon 5
Favorite Artist — Contemporary Inspirational
- Lauren Daigle
- for KING & COUNTRY
- Kanye West
Favorite Artist — Electronic Dance Music (EDM)
- Kygo
- Lady Gaga
- Marshmello
Favorite Soundtrack
- “Birds of Prey: The Album”
- “Frozen II”
- “Trolls: World Tour”
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