Drake Sets New Record, Leads 2016 American Music Awards Noms
Joe Jonas and Rachel Platten announced the nominations for the upcoming 2016 American Music Awards during a broadcast on Good Morning America today (October 10). Not only did Drake earn an impressive 13 nominations, he effectively shattered a 32-year record previously held by Michael Jackson.
The Views rapper — who’s up for Artist of the Year, Favorite Male Artist, Favorite Rap Song and Favorite Album, among others — beat Jackson’s previous record of 11 nominations, which was set back in 1984, according to Billboard.
Rihanna, meanwhile, came in second with seven nominations -- including Artist of the Year, Favorite Female Artist (Soul/R&B) and Song of the Year (Soul/R&B) -- while Adele and Justin Bieber are both nominated for five awards each.
See the full list of nominees below, and tune in to the 2016 American Music Awards when they air on Sunday, November 20, on ABC.
Favorite Album Pop/Rock:
Adele, 25
Justin Bieber, Purpose
Drake, Views
Favorite Female Artist, Pop/Rock:
Adele
Selena Gomez
Rihanna
Favorite Male Artist, Pop/Rock:
Justin Bieber
Drake
The Weeknd
Favorite Artist, Adult Contemporary:
Adele
Rachel Platten
Meghan Trainor
Favorite Duo or Group, Pop/Rock:
The Chainsmokers
DNCE
Twenty One Pilots
Artist of the Year:
Adele
Beyoncé
Justin Bieber
Drake
Selena Gomez
Ariana Grande
Rihanna
Twenty One Pilots
Carrie Underwood
The Weeknd
Favorite Female Artist - Soul/R&B:
Beyoncé
Janet Jackson
Rihanna
Collab of the Year:
The Chainsmokers & Daya
Drake, Kyla & Wizkid
Fifth Harmony & Ty Dolla $ign
Rihanna & Drake
Meghan Trainor & John Legend
New Artist of the Year Un-leashed by T-Mobile:
Alessia Cara
The Chainsmokers
DNCE
Shawn Mendes
Zayn Malik
Video of the Year:
Justin Bieber, "Sorry"
Desiigner, "Panda"
Rihanna & Drake, "Work"
Favorite Artist - Rap/Hip-Hop:
Drake
Fetty Wap
Future
Favorite Female Artist - Country:
Kelsea Ballerini
Carrie Underwood
Cam
Favorite Album - Country:
Luke Bryan
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Favorite Song - Country
Florida Georgia Line
Tim McGraw
Thomas Rhett
Favorite Artist - EDM
The Chainsmokers
Calvin Harris
Major Lazer
Favorite Artist - Alternative Rock
Coldplay
Twenty One Pilots
X Ambassadors
Favorite Artist - Contemporary Inspirational:
Lauren Daigle
Hillsong United
Chris Tomlin
Favorite Artist - Latin
Enrique Iglesias
Nicky Jam
J Balvin
Top Soundtrack:
Prince, Purple Rain
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Suicide Squad
Favorite Duo or Group - Country:
Florida Georgia Line
Old Dominion
Zac Brown Band
Favorite Song - Rap/Hip-Hop:
Desiigner, "Panda"
Drake, "Hotline Bling"
Fetty Wap, "679"
Favorite Album - Soul/R&B Nominees:
Beyoncé, Lemonade
Rihanna, Anti
Bryson Tiller, TRAPSOUL
Favorite Song - Pop/Rock:
Adele, "Hello"
Justin Bieber, "Love Yourself"
Drake feat. Wizkid & Kyla, "One Dance"
Tour of the Year:
Madonna
Beyoncé
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
Favorite Male Artist - Soul/R&B:
Chris Brown
Bryson Tiller
The Weeknd
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