2008 American Music Awards Nominees
Here are the nominations for the upcoming 36th annual American Music Awards to be held on November 23, 2008 at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles.
POP/ ROCK MUSIC
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST: Chris Brown, Kid Rock, Usher
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST: Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, Rihanna
FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP: Coldplay, Eagles, Daughtry
FAVORITE ALBUM: Coldplay - Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends; Eagles - Long Road Out of Eden; Alicia Keys - As I Am
COUNTRY MUSIC
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST: Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST: Reba McEntire, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood
FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP: Brooks & Dunn; Rascal Flatts; Sugarland
FAVORITE ALBUM: Garth Brooks - The Ultimate Hits; Rascal Flatts - Still Feels Good;
Carrie Underwood - Carnival Ride
RAP/HIP-HOP MUSIC
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST: Flo Rida; Lil Wayne; Kanye West
FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP: G Unit; Three 6 Mafia; Wu-Tang Clan
FAVORITE ALBUM: Jay-Z - American Gangster; Lil Wayne - Tha Carter III; Kayne West - Graduation
SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES MUSIC
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST: Chris Brown; J. Holiday; Usher
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST: Mary J. Blige; Alicia Keys; Rihanna
FAVORITE ALBUM: Mary J. Blige - Growing Pains; Mariah Carey - E=MC2; Alicia Keys - As I Am
SOUNDTRACKS
FAVORITE ALBUM: Alvin And The Chipmunks; Juno; Mamma Mia!
ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC
FAVORITE ARTIST: Coldplay; Foo Fighters; Linkin Park
ADULT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
FAVORITE ARTIST: Daughtry; Eagles; Jordin Sparks
LATIN MUSIC
FAVORITE ARTIST: Enrique Iglesias; Juanes; Wisin Y Yandel
CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
FAVORITE ARTIST: Casting Crowns: MercyMe; Third Day
T-MOBILE BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST: Colbie Caillat; Flo Rida; Jonas Brothers; Paramore; The-Dream
ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Lil Wayne; Chris Brown; Alicia Keys; Eagles; Coldplay