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American Music Awards 2017: Bruno Mars Leads Nominations With 8

Organizers for the 2017 American Music Awards announced the nominees for the 45th edition of the annual event, with Bruno Mars leading the charge.  Mars picked up 8 AMA noms,. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2017/10/american-music-awards-2017-bruno-mars-leads-nominations-with-8.htm

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image from www.celebrityaccess.comOrganizers for the 2017 American Music Awards announced the nominees for the 45th edition of the annual event, with Bruno Mars leading the charge.  Mars picked up 8 AMA noms, 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. Voting for Artist of the Year opened today and will close on Thursday, November 16 at 8:59:59pm PT. Voting for all other editorial categories closes on Monday, November 13 at 8:59:59am PT. The awars show will be broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at 8:00pm ET on ABC. The 2017 American Music Awards is produced by dick clark productions. Allen Shapiro and Mike Mahan are Executive Producers. Larry Klein, Barry Adelman and Mark Bracco are Producers. The full list of Noms for the 2017 American Music Awards ARTIST OF THE YEAR 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” TOUR OF THE YEAR Garth Brooks Coldplay U2 VIDEO OF THE YEAR 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 FAVORITE ALBUM – POP/ROCK Bruno Mars “24K Magic” Drake “More Life” The Weeknd “Starboy” FAVORITE SONG – POP/ROCK 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 FAVORITE ALBUM – COUNTRY Jason Aldean “They Don’t Know” Chris Stapleton “From A Room: Volume 1” Keith Urban “Ripcord” FAVORITE SONG – COUNTRY Sam Hunt “Body Like A Back Road” Jon Pardi “Dirt On My Boots” Keith Urban “Blue Ain’t Your Color” FAVORITE ARTIST – RAP/HIP-HOP Drake Kendrick Lamar Migos FAVORITE ALBUM – RAP/HIP-HOP Drake “More Life” Kendrick Lamar “DAMN.” Migos “Culture” FAVORITE SONG – RAP/HIP-HOP 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 Beyoncé Kehlani Rihanna FAVORITE ALBUM – SOUL/R&B Bruno Mars “24K Magic” Childish Gambino “Awaken, My Love!” The Weeknd “Starboy” FAVORITE SONG – SOUL/R&B 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 FAVORITE ARTIST – LATIN 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 TOP SOUNDTRACK Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2: Awesome Mix Vol. 2 Moana Trollsvia CelebrityAccess

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