Recording artists Paula Abdul, Adam Lambert and Snoop Dogg revealed the American Music Awards (AMAs) nominees this morning from the Beverly Hills Hotel (see full list of nominees that follows). Alicia Keys, Black Eyed Peas, Jennifer Lopez and Adam Lambert were also announced as performers for the 37th annual AMAs. The AMAs will represent Adam Lambert's debut performance of music from his forthcoming CD release. Additional acts and presenters will be announced in the coming weeks.

For the third year, winners will be determined by online voting starting today. Artists will be honored in the categories of Pop/Rock, Country, Rap/Hip-Hop, Soul/R&B, Alternative, Adult Contemporary, Latin and Contemporary Inspirational. Fans can go to the official homepage of the2009 American Music Awards," ama.abc.com, to find performer and presenter announcements, artist information, and more.



Taylor Swift leads the nominations race this year with six (6) total nominations, Michael Jackson follows with five (5) nominations, Eminem follows with four (4) nominations and Beyonce, Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga, Kings of Leon and T.I. collected three (3) nominations. Lady Gaga, Eminem, Kings of Leon, Michael Jackson and Taylor Swift make up the highly talented roster of 2009 Artist of the Year nominees.

Orly Adelson, executive producer of the show and Larry Klein, AMA producer jointly stated: "With the support of the artists and labels, we are looking forward to an amazing lineup of performances during this year's show highlighting the diversity and breadth of this year's eclectic music scene."

In addition, music fans will again be able to vote for the T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist Award. For the first time in the show's history, fans can also vote to determine the final four nominees for the award. Voting to determine the final T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist Award nominees begins today, and voting for the final award winner will begin October 26 and conclude during the American Music Awards on November 22.

About the Voting

Nominees were selected from data supplied by The Nielsen Company's Broadcast Data Systems, which monitors radio airplay performance, and Soundscan, which tracks retail music sales.


POP/ROCK MUSIC

Favorite Male Artist
Eminem
Michael Jackson
T.I.

Favorite Female Artist
Beyonce
Lady Gaga
Taylor Swift

Favorite Band, Duo or Group
Black Eyed Peas
Kings of Leon
Nickelback

Favorite Album
Lady Gaga - "Fame"
Michael Jackson - "Number Ones"
Taylor Swift - "Fearless"


COUNTRY MUSIC

Favorite Male Artist
Jason Aldean
Darius Rucker
Keith Urban

Favorite Female Artist
Reba McEntire
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood

Favorite Band, Duo or Group
Rascal Flatts
Sugarland
Zac Brown Band

Favorite Album
Rascal Flatts - "Unstoppable"
Taylor Swift - "Fearless"
Zac Brown Band - "Foundation"


RAP/HIP-HOP MUSIC

Favorite Male Artist
Eminem
Jay-Z
T.I.

Favorite Album
Eminem - "Relapse"
Jay-Z - "Blueprint 3"
T.I. - "Paper Trail"


SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES MUSIC

Favorite Male Artist
Jamie Foxx
Michael Jackson
Maxwell

Favorite Female Artist
Beyonce
Keyshia Cole
Keri Hilson

Favorite Band, Duo or Group
Black Eyed Peas
Day26
Mary Mary

Favorite Album
Beyonce - "I Am Sasha Fierce"
Black Eyed Peas - "The E.N.D."
Michael Jackson - "Number Ones"


SOUNDTRACKS

Favorite Album
"Hannah Montana: The Movie"
"Hannah Montana 3"
"Twilight" Soundtrack


ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC

Favorite Artist
Green Day
Kings of Leon
Shinedown


ADULT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

Favorite Artist
Daughtry
Jason Mraz
Taylor Swift


LATIN MUSIC

Favorite Artist
Aventura
Luis Fonsi
Wisin Y Yandel


CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL

Favorite Artist
Jeremy Camp
Brandon Heath
Mary Mary


ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Alternative - Kings of Leon
Country - Taylor Swift
Pop/Rock - Lady Gaga
Rap/Hip-Hop - Eminem
Soul/R&B - Michael Jackson


T-MOBILE BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST NOMINATIONS

Pop/Rock Breakthrough Artist
Kings of Leon
Lady Gaga

Country Breakthrough Artist
Gloriana
Zac Brown Band

Soul/R&B Breakthrough Artist
Keri Hilson
Jermiah

Rap/Hip-Hop Breakthrough Artist
Drake
Kid Cudi