The nominations for the 45th annual American Music Awards have arrived. On Thursday morning (October 12), singer Ciara delivered the nominees in six of the categories during an episode of Good Morning America.
This year, Kendrick Lamar and Drake are nominated in multiple categories, including Artist of the Year, Favorite Artist — Rap/Hip Hop, and Favorite Album — Rap/Hip Hop.
At the 2016 AMAs, Drake went home with three awards in the Rap/Hip Hop category, including Favorite Song, Favorite Album and Favorite Artist.
Post Malone also nabbed a nomination for New Artist of the Year, while Migos’ Culture is up for Favorite Album — Rap/Hip Hop.
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Meanwhile, Rae Sremmurd’s chart-topping “Black Beatles” single featuring Gucci Mane was nominated for Favorite Song — Rap/Hip Hop, alongside DJ Khaled’s “I’m The One” featuring Lil Wayne, Quavo, Chance The Rapper and Justin Bieber, and Kendrick Lamar’s monster single, “HUMBLE.”
On the Soul/R&B side, Bruno Mars, Childish Gambino and The Weeknd picked up nominations for Favorite Male Artist — Soul/R&B.
Mars’ 24K Magic, The Weeknd’s Starboy and Gambino’s Awaken My Love!,were all nominated for Favorite Album in the Soul/R&B category as well.
The 2017 American Music Awards broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on November 19 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC. Fans can vote for their favorites online.
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Check out more nominees below and find the full list here.
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
The Chainsmokers
Drake
Kendrick Lamar
Bruno Mars
Ed Sheeran
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
James Arthur
Niall Horan
Julia Michaels
Post Malone
Rae Sremmurd
COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
The Chainsmokers f. Halsey, “Closer”
Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee f. Justin Bieber, “Despacito”
DJ Khaled f. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper & Lil Wayne, “I’m The One”
Maroon 5 f. Kendrick Lamar, “Don’t Wanna Know”
The Weeknd f. Daft Punk, “Starboy”
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VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee, “Despacito”
Bruno Mars, “That’s What I Like”
Ed Sheeran, “Shape of You”
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK
Drake
Bruno Mars
Ed Sheeran
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK
Alessia Cara
Lady Gaga
Rihanna
FAVORITE ALBUM – POP/ROCK
Drake, More Life
Bruno Mars, 24K Magic
The Weeknd, Starboy
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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 f. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper & Lil Wayne, “I’m The One”
Kendrick Lamar, “HUMBLE.”
Rae Sremmurd f. Gucci Mane, “Black Beatles”
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B
Childish Gambino
Bruno Mars
The Weeknd
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FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B
Beyoncé
Kehlani
Rihanna
FAVORITE ALBUM – SOUL/R&B
Childish Gambino, Awaken My Love!
Bruno Mars, 24K Magic
The Weeknd, Starboy
FAVORITE SONG – SOUL/R&B
Khalid, “Location”
Bruno Mars, “That’s What I Like”
The Weeknd, “Starboy”