American Music Awards 2016 Nominations: See the Full List
Did your fave grab a nod?
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The American Music Awards are coming to your TV on November 20, and while you might think that's a ways away, trust us — it's sooner than it looks. And it's a good thing that the time will fly by, too, as all of your faves are up for some pretty major awards. Between Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Drake, and Selena Gomez, there's a lot to celebrate this year. After all, 2016 gave us Zayn the solo star and the world-stopping magic that is Lemonade. Like we said, there's a lot to celebrate, and a lot of awards to give out. But who will take home the prize this year? See all the nominees right now!
1/28Artist of the Year
- Adele
- Beyoncé
- Justin Bieber
- Drake
- Selena Gomez
- Ariana Grande
- Rihanna
- Twenty One Pilots
- Carrie Underwood
- The Weeknd
2/28New Artist of the Year
- Alessia Cara
- The Chainsmokers
- DNCE
- Shawn Mendes
- Zayn
3/28Collaboration of the Year
- "Don't Let Me Down" by the Chainsmokers feat. Daya
- "One Dance" by Drake feat. Wizkid and Kyla
- "Work from Home" by Fifth Harmony feat Ty Dolla $ign
- "Work" by Rihanna feat Drake
- "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" by Meghan Trainor feat John Legend
4/28Tour of the Year
- Beyoncé
- Madonna
- Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
5/28Video of the Year
- "Sorry" by Justin Bieber
- "Panda" by Desiigner
- "Work" by Rihanna feat Drake
6/28Favorite Male Artist — Pop/Rock
- Justin Bieber
- Drake
- The Weeknd
7/28Favorite Female Artist — Pop/Rock
- Adele
- Selena Gomez
- Rihanna
8/28Favorite Duo/Group — Pop/Rock
- The Chainsmokers
- DNCE
- Twenty One Pilots
9/28Favorite Album — Pop/Rock
- 25 by Adele
- Purpose by Justin Bieber
- Views by Drake
10/28Favorite Song — Pop/Rock
- "Hello" by Adele
- "Love Yourself" by Justin Bieber
- "One Dance" by Drake feat Wizkid and Kyla
11/28Favorite Male Artist — Country
- Luke Bryan
- Thomas Rhett
- Blake Shelton
12/28Favorite Female Artist — Country
- Kelsea Ballerini
- Cam
- Carrie Underwood
13/28Favorite Album — Country
- Kill the Lights by Luke Bryan
- Traveler by Chris Stapleton
- Storyteller by Carrie Underwood
14/28Favorite Duo/Group — Country
- Florida Georgia Line
- Old Dominion
- Zac Brown Band
15/28Favorite Song — Country
- "H.O.L.Y" by Florida Georgia Line
- "Humble and Kind" by Tim McGraw
- "Die a Happy Man" by Thomas Rhett
16/28Favorite Artist — Hip Hop/Rap
- Drake
- Fetty Wap
- Future
17/28Favorite Album — Hip Hop/Rap
- Views by Drake
- What a Time to Be Alive by Drake and Future
- Fetty Wap by Fetty Wap
18/28Favorite Song — Hip Hop/Rap
- "Panda" by Desiigner
- "Hotline Bling" by Drake
- "679" by Fetty Wap
19/28Favorite Male Artist — Soul/R&B
- Chris Brown
- Bryson Tiller
- The Weeknd
20/28Favorite Female Artist — Soul/R&B
- Beyoncé
- Janet Jackson
- Rihanna
21/28Favorite Album — Soul/R&B
- Lemonade by Beyoncé
- Anti by Rihanna
- TRAPSOUL by Bryson Tiller
22/28Favorite Song — Soul/R&B
- "One Dance" by Drake feat Wizkid and Kyla
- "Work" by Rihanna feat Drake
- "Don't" by Bryson Tiller
23/28Favorite Artist — Adult Contemporary
- Adele
- Rachel Platten
- Meghan Trainor
24/28Favorite Artist — Alternative Rock
- Coldplay
- Twenty One Pilots
- X Ambassadors
25/28Favorite Artist — EDM
- The Chainsmokers
- Calvin Harris
- Major Lazer
26/28Favorite Artist — Contemporary Inspirational
- Lauren Daigle
- Hillsong United
- Chris Tomlin
27/28Favorite Artist — Latin
- J Balvin
- Enrique Iglesias
- Nicky Jam
28/28Favorite Soundtrack
- Purple Rain
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens
- Suicide Squad
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