Tuesday morning October 13, 2009 the nominations for the 37th annual American Music Awards were announced. Taylor Swift led the field with six nominations while Michael Jackson received five nods and Eminem four. The awards will be presented November 22, 2009 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles at 8 p.m. ET. The event will be televised live on ABC.
The Pop/Rock, Adult Contemporary and General nominations are:
General
Artist of the Year
- Eminem
- Michael Jackson
- Kings of Leon
- Lady GaGa
- Taylor Swift
Pop/Rock
Male Artist
- Eminem
- Michael Jackson
- T.I.
Female Artist
- Beyonce
- Lady GaGa
- Taylor Swift
Band, Duo or Group
- Black Eyed Peas
- Kings of Leon
- Nickelback
Album
- Lady GaGa - The Fame
- Michael Jackson - Number Ones
- Taylor Swift - Fearless
Adult Contemporary
Favorite Artist
- Daughtry
- Jason Mraz
- Taylor Swift
