The “2017 American Music Awards” will mark the 45th anniversary of the legendary music awards show that has brought fans the biggest musical superstars and most compelling live performances over the last four decades.
As the kickoff to this year’s highly anticipated show, international music sensation Ciara today announced six categories from the “2017 American Music Awards” nominees live on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” followed by a full reveal of all nominees via Facebook Live on the American Music Awards and Billboard pages.
The “2017 American Music Awards” will broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on SUNDAY, NOV. 19 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST), on ABC.
Bruno Mars leads with eight nominations, including Artist of the Year, Video of the Year, and Favorite Male Artist – Pop/Rock. The Chainsmokers, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Ed Sheeran and The Weeknd tied with five nominations each. Justin Bieber, Daddy Yankee and Luis Fonsi received four nominations each. Additionally, Keith Urban earned three nominations.
- Bruno Mars
- The Chainsmokers
- Drake
- Kendrick Lamar
- Ed Sheeran
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY T-MOBILE
- James Arthur
- Niall Horan
- Julia Michaels
- Post Malone
- Rae Sremmurd
COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY XFINITY
- The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey “Closer”
- DJ Khaled featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne “I’m the One”
- Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber “Despacito”
- Maroon 5 featuring Kendrick Lamar “Don’t Wanna Know”
- The Weeknd featuring Daft Punk “Starboy”
- Garth Brooks
- Coldplay
- U2
- Bruno Mars “That’s What I Like”
- Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee “Despacito”
- Ed Sheeran “Shape of You”
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK
- Bruno Mars
- Drake
- Ed Sheeran
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK
- Alessia Cara
- Lady Gaga
- Rihanna
FAVORITE DUO OR GROUP – POP/ROCK
- The Chainsmokers
- Coldplay
- Imagine Dragons
- Bruno Mars “24K Magic”
- Drake “More Life”
- The Weeknd “Starboy”
- The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey “Closer”
- Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber “Despacito”
- Ed Sheeran “Shape of You”
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – COUNTRY
- Sam Hunt
- Thomas Rhett
- Keith Urban
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – COUNTRY
- Miranda Lambert
- Maren Morris
- Carrie Underwood
FAVORITE DUO OR GROUP – COUNTRY
- Florida Georgia Line
- Little Big Town
- Old Dominion
- Jason Aldean “They Don’t Know”
- Chris Stapleton “From A Room: Volume 1”
- Keith Urban “Ripcord”
- Sam Hunt “Body Like A Back Road”
- Jon Pardi “Dirt On My Boots”
- Keith Urban “Blue Ain’t Your Color”
- Drake
- Kendrick Lamar
- Migos
- Drake “More Life”
- Kendrick Lamar “DAMN.”
- Migos “Culture”
- DJ Khaled featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne “I’m the One”
- Kendrick Lamar “HUMBLE.”
- Rae Sremmurd featuring Gucci Mane “Black Beatles”
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B
- Bruno Mars
- Childish Gambino
- The Weeknd
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B
- Beyonce
- Kehlani
- Rihanna
- Bruno Mars “24K Magic”
- Childish Gambino “Awaken, My Love!”
- The Weeknd “Starboy”
- Bruno Mars “That’s What I Like”
- Khalid “Location”
- The Weeknd “Starboy”
FAVORITE ARTIST – ALTERNATIVE ROCK
- Imagine Dragons
- Linkin Park
- twenty one pilots
FAVORITE ARTIST – ADULT CONTEMPORARY
- Bruno Mars
- Shawn Mendes
- Ed Sheeran
- Daddy Yankee
- Luis Fonsi
- Shakira
FAVORITE ARTIST – CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
- Lauren Daigle
- MercyMe
- Chris Tomlin
FAVORITE ARTIST – ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC (EDM)
- The Chainsmokers
- DJ Snake
- Calvin Harris
- Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2: Awesome Mix Vol. 2
- Moana
- Trolls
