The 46th annual American Music Awards will take place on October 9 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, CA. Tracee Ellis Ross is hosting again for the second year in a row. The nominations were recently announced, with Cardi B and Drake leading the pack with eight noms each. The AMAs, as usual, are fan voted and performers will be announced in the coming weeks.
Some notable snubs include the absence of Childish Gambino in the favorite rap/hip-hop category, Artist of The Year, and Favorite Music Video for “This is America.” Although Cardi B is nominated for best new artist, we believe that she deserves a nomination for Artist of the Year as well. Beyoncé and Jay-Z who released their joint album, Everything is Love, failed to garner any noms besides Tour of the Year. Country music star Kacey Musgraves was not nominated this year, although her album, Golden Hour, received critical acclaim. Some fans might notice Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj were not nominated in any of the major categories. Unfortunately, Ariana and Nicki’s albums Sweetener and Queen respectively were released past the cutoff date to be considered.
#AMAs Artist of the Year Nominees:
🔹@Drake
🔹@Imaginedragons
🔹@PostMalone
🔹@edsheeran
🔹@taylorswift13 pic.twitter.com/Z5mn5f81Ix— American Music Awards (@AMAs) September 12, 2018
However, this year does mark the first year that Korean-pop boy band BTS is nominated for an AMA for Favorite Social Artist which marks another huge achievement for the band. Still, fans of the band consider this a snub, as they believe BTS should’ve been nominated for more than just their social media presence. TBH, we totally agree!
Voting begins now for most categories on www.billboard.com/amas, or you can vote on Twitter! Here’s how:
Keep voting to see your favorite artist win at the #AMAs! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/BtQwL7QwLm
— billboard (@billboard) September 13, 2018
Who are you hoping takes home the an award this year? Check out all of the categories and nominees HERE:
Artist of the Year
Drake
Imagine Dragons
Post Malone
Ed Sheeran
Taylor Swift
Favorite New Artist of the Year
Camila Cabello
Cardi B
Khalid
Dua Lipa
XXXTentacion
Favorite Collaboration of the Year
“Havana,” Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug
“Finesse,” Bruno Mars & Cardi B
“Rockstar,” Post Malone ft. 21 Savage
“Meant to Be,” Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line
“The Middle,” Zedd, Maren Morris and Grey
Favorite Female Artist, Pop/Rock
Camila Cabello
Cardi B
Taylor Swift
Favorite Male Artist, Pop/Rock
Drake
Post Malone
Ed Sheeran
Favorite Duo or Group, Pop/Rock
Imagine Dragons
Maroon 5
Migos
Favorite Song, Pop/Rock
“Havana,” Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug
“God’s Plan,” by Drake
“Perfect,” by Ed Sheeran
Favorite Album, Pop/Rock
Scorpion, Drake
÷, Ed Sheeran
Reputation, Taylor Swift
Favorite Male Artist, Country
Kane Brown
Luke Bryan
Thomas Rhett
Favorite Album, Country
Kane Brown, Kane Brown
This One’s for You, Luke Combs
Life Changes, Thomas Rhett
Favorite Song, Country
“Heaven,” Kane Brown
“Tequila,” Dan + Shay
“Meant to Be,” Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line
Favorite Female Artist, Country
Kelsea Ballerini
Maren Morris
Carrie Underwood
Favorite Duo/Group, Country
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Lanco
Favorite Artist, Rap/Hip-Hop
Cardi B
Drake
Post Malone
Favorite Male Artist, Soul/R&B
Khalid
Bruno Mars
The Weeknd
Favorite Female Artist, Soul/R&B
Ella Mai
Rihanna
SZA
Favorite Song, Soul/R&B
“Young, Dumb, and Broke,” Khalid
“Boo’d Up,” Ella Mai
“Finesse,” Bruno Mars & Cardi B
Favorite Album, Rap/Hip-Hop
Scorpion, Drake
Luv Is Rage 2, Lil Uzi Vert
Beerbongs & Bentleys, Post Malone
Favorite Song, Rap/Hip-Hop
“Bodak Yellow,” Cardi B
“God’s Plan,” Drake
“Rockstar,” Post Malone ft. 21 Savage
Favorite Album, Soul/R&B
American Teen, Khalid
CTRL, SZA,
17, XXXTentacion
Favorite Artist, Adult Contemporary
Shawn Mendes
Pink
Ed Sheeran
Favorite Artist, Alternative Rock
Imagine Dragons
Panic at the Disco
Portugal. The Man
Favorite Soundtrack
Black Panther
The Greatest Showman
The Fate of the Furious
Favorite Artist, Latin
J Balvin
Daddy Yankee
Ozuna
Favorite Artist, Contemporary Inspirational
Lauren Daigle
Mercyme
Zach Williams
Favorite Artist, Electronic Dance Music
The Chainsmokers
Marshmello
Zedd
Favorite Social Artist
BTS
Cardi B
Ariana Grande
Demi Lovato
Shawn Mendes
Favorite Music Video
“Havana,” Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug
“Bodak Yellow (Money Moves),” Cardi B
“God’s Plan,” Drake
Favorite Tour of the Year
Beyoncé and JAY-Z
Bruno Mars
Ed Sheeran
Taylor Swift
U2
Featured Photo: American Music Awards/ABC
