The nominees for the2018 American Music Awardswere announced on Wednesday, and it was a very good day forDrakeandCardi B.
The two rappers tied for the most nominations of the year, both with eight. They compete against each other in the show’s top category, artist of the year, againstImagine Dragons,Post Malone,Ed SheeranandTaylor Swift.
Kane Brown, Ella Mai, Normani andBebe Rexhahad the honor of breaking the news live from YouTube Space Los Angeles. Mai, Brown and Rexha all picked up nominations of their own throughout the ceremony — the final two even going up against one another in favorite song, country.
XXXTentationreceived two nominations posthumously, including favorite new artist of the year. The 20-year-old rapper, né Jahseh Onfroy, wasshot and killed on June 18while leaving a motorsports dealership outside Fort Lauderdale in his home state of Florida.
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BeyoncéandJAY-Zscored a joint nomination for favorite tour of the year, alongsideBruno Mars,Ed Sheeran,Taylor Swiftand U2.
The AMAs are the largest fan-voted award show. Fans can vote for their favorites through the show’s official website and via Twitter.
Here’s the full list:
Artist of the YearDrakeImagine DragonsPost MaloneEd SheeranTaylor Swift
Favorite New Artist of the YearCamila CabelloCardi BKhalidDua LipaXXXTentacion
Favorite Collaboration of the Year“Havanna,”Camila Cabelloft. Young Thug“Finesse,” Bruno Mars &Cardi B“Rockstar,”Post Maloneft. 21 Savage“Meant to Be,” Beba Rhexha andFlorida Georgia Line“The Middle,” Zedd,Maren Morrisand Grey
Favorite Female Artist, Pop/RockCamilla CabelloCardi BTaylor Swift
Favorite Male Artist, Pop/RockDrakePost MaloneEd Sheeran
Favorite Duo or Group, Pop/RockImagine DragonsMaroon 5Migos
Favorite Album, Pop/RockScorpion, Drake÷, Ed SheeranReputation,Taylor Swift
Favorite Male Artist, CountryKane BrownLuke BryanThomas Rhett
Favorite Album, CountryKane Brown,Kane BrownThis Ones’s for You, Luke CombsLife Changes, Thomas Rhett
Favorite Song, Country“Heaven,”Kane Brown“Tequila,” Dan + Shay“Meant to Be,” Beba Rhexha andFlorida Georgia Line
Favorite Female Artist, CountryKelsea BalleriniMaren MorrisCarrie Underwood
Favorite Duo/Group, CountryDan + ShayFlorida Georgia LineLanco
Favorite Artist, Rap/Hip-HopCardi BDrakePost Malone
Favorite Male Artist, Soul/R&BKhalidBruno MarsThe Weeknd
Favorite Female Artist, Soul/R&BElla MaiRihannaSZA
Favorite Song, Soul/R&B“Young, Dumb, and Broke,” Khalid“Boo’d Up,” Ella Mai“Finesse,” Bruno Mars &Cardi B
Favorite Album, Rap/Hip-HopScorpion, DrakeLuv Is Rage 2, Lil Uzi VertBeerbongs & Bentleys,Post Malone
Favorite Song, Rap/Hip-Hop“Bodak Yellow,”Cardi B“God’s Plan,” Drake“Rockstar,”Post Maloneft. 21 Savage
Favorite Album, Soul/R&BAmerican Teen, KhalidCTRL, SZA,17, XXXTentacion
Favorite Artist, Adult ContemporaryShawn MendesPinkEd Sheeran
Favorite Artist, Alternative RockImagine DragonsPanic at the DiscoPortugal. the Man
Favorite SoundtrackBlack PantherThe Greatest ShowmanThe Fate of the Furious
Favorite Artist, LatinJ BalvinDaddy YankeeOzuna
Favorite Artist, Contemporary InspirationalLauren DaigleMercymeZach Williams
Favorite Artist, Electronic Dance MusicThe ChainsmokersMarshmelloZedd
Favorite Social ArtistBTSCardi BAriana GrandeDemi LovatoShawn Mendes
Favorite Tour of the YearBeyoncé and JAY-ZBruno MarsEd SheeranTaylor SwiftU2
Earlier this month, Dick Clark Productions announced thatblack-ishstarTracee Ellis Rosswill host the AMAs for the second consecutive year. She’ll also executive produce the program.
“SO NICE, I’M DOING IT TWICE,” Ross, 45,revealed in a poston herInstagram, highlighting hermany fabulous outfit changesfrom last year’s show.
The 2017 AMAs were a Ross family affair, with the actress’ mother, Motown legendDiana Ross, taking to thestage for double duty. Not only did she perform, but the “Endless Love” singer also received the Lifetime Achievement Award with her entire family in tow — as well as longtime friendsSmokey Robinsonand Motown founder Berry Gordy.
source: people.com
