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Oct 14th 2009 8:32 am
MJ Leads The American Music Awards Pack
by Dean


Michael Jackson reigns supreme even after death at this year's 37th Annual American Music Awards.

Snapping up five nominations, including a nod for Artist of the Year, Jackson will likely be honored posthumously at the November 22 ceremony.

Joining Jackson with multiple nominations are Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Eminem, the Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga and T.I..

Swift, leading with a total of six nominations, including nods for Artist of the Year, Favorite Female Artist, and Favorite Album "Fearless" is followed by Eminem, who received four nods for his 2009 effort 'Relapse".

Beyonce, riding high on the success of "I Am... Sasha Fierce" is up for a total of three awards, including Favorite Female Artist.

Nominees for the 37th Annual American Music Awards were announced Tuesday, October 13 by Snoop Dogg, Paula Abdul and Adam Lambert.

Day 26, Keri Hilson, Keyshia Cole, Jeremih, Mary Mary, Drake, and Kid Cudi are also up for awards (see list below).

The 37th Annual American Music Awards will air Sunday, November 22 at 8/7c on ABC.

You may vote for your favorites at amavote.com or by visiting the American Music Award website.

Nominees:

Pop or 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

Rap/Hip-Hop

Favorite Male Artist

Eminem
Jay-Z
T. I.

Favorite Album

Eminem / Relapse
Jay-Z / Blueprint 3
T.I. / Paper Trail

Soul/R&B

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

Favorite Artist
Green Day
Kings of Leon
Shinedown

Adult Contemporary

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 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
Pop/Rock Breakthrough Artist - Kings of Leon, Lady Gaga
Country Breakthrough Artist - Gloriana, Zac Brown Band
Soul/R&B Breakthrough Artist - Keri Hilson, Jeremih
Rap/Hip-Hop Breakthrough Artist - Drake, Kid Cudi