Thursday, November 30, 2006 the nominations for the 2006 Billboard Music Awards were announced. Nickelback, Mary J. Blige, Rascal Flatts, and T.I. all led the nominations with 5 each. The awards will be presented December 4, 2006 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The ceremonies will be broadcast live on Fox television at 8 p.m. EST. The nominees for the awards are based on their performance on the Billboard charts.
The pop/rock nominations are:
Artist of the Year
- Chris Brown
- Nickelback
- Rascal Flatts
Male Artist of the Year
- Chris Brown
- Ne-Yo
- Sean Paul
Female Artist of the Year
- Beyonce
- Mary J. Blige
- Rihanna
Duo/Group of the Year
- Nickelback
- Pussycat Dolls
- Rascal Flatts
Album of the Year
- Nickelback - All the Right Reasons
- Soundtrack - High School Musical
- Carrie Underwood - Some Hearts
Hot 100 Song of the Year
- Daniel Powter - "Bad Day"
- Nelly Furtado featuring Timbaland - "Promiscuous"
- Sean Paul - "Temperature"
Pop Single of the Year
- Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean - "Hips Don't Lie"
- Nelly Furtado featuring Timbaland - "Promiscuous"
- Sean Paul - "Temperature"
Soundtrack Album of the Year
- Get Rich or Die Tryin'
- High School Musical
- Walk the Line
New Artist of the Year
- Chris Brown
- The Fray
- Ne-Yo
