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It’s been a breakout year for Cardi B and the nominations reflect that. Drake seems to always be one of the top nominees year after year and that doesn’t change this year either. Both artists are very likely to add some more awards to their trophy mantles as they each received eight nominations for the 2018 American Music Awards.
Congrats to @Drake! He is tied for the most nominations this year with EIGHT. 💪 #AMAs pic.twitter.com/OdOmMmnv9v
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) September 12, 2018
She’s a first-time nominee AND tied for the most nominations this year. ⭐️ Congratulations on your EIGHT #AMAs noms, @iamcardib! pic.twitter.com/xoOrGejzUH
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) September 12, 2018
Post Malone will also be well represented at the event with six nominations for himself.
Other artist nominations include Kendrick Lamar, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Migos, XXXTentacion, Young Thug, SZA, Lil Uzi Vert and Rihanna.
Fan votes will decide the winners which is now open at VoteAMAs.com. Most of the categories are available to vote for, however, you’ll have to revisit the site September 24 to vote for New Artist of the Year, Favorite Social Artist and Collaboration of the Year.
You can also vote on Twitter (just make sure your account is public).
Here is how to vote for the #AMAs presented by @YouTubeMusic on Twitter:
⚪️ Tag the nominee
⚪️ Type the category name
⚪️ #AMAs
⚪️ Do it again tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/98qYqV04Yz— American Music Awards (@AMAs) September 12, 2018
Check out this year’s nominations below.
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Drake
Imagine Dragons
Post Malone
Ed Sheeran
Taylor Swift
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE SAVOR CARD
Camila Cabello
Cardi B
Khalid
Dua Lipa
XXXTENTACION
COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug “Havana”
Post Malone ft. 21 Savage “Rockstar”
Bruno Mars & Cardi B “Finesse”?
Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line “Meant To Be”
Zedd, Maren Morris & Grey “The Middle”
TOUR OF THE YEAR
Beyoncé & JAY-Z
Bruno Mars
Ed Sheeran
Taylor Swift
U2
FAVORITE MUSIC VIDEO
Camila Cabello ft. Young Thug “Havana”
Cardi B “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)”
Drake “God’s Plan”
FAVORITE ARTIST – RAP/HIP-HOP
Cardi B
Drake
Post Malone
FAVORITE ALBUM – RAP/HIP-HOP
Drake “Scorpion”
Lil Uzi Vert “Luv Is Rage 2”
Post Malone “Beerbongs & Bentleys”
FAVORITE SONG – RAP/HIP-HOP
Cardi B “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)”
Drake “God’s Plan”
Post Malone ft. 21 Savage “Rockstar”
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B
Khalid
Bruno Mars
The Weeknd
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B
Ella Mai
Rihanna
SZA
FAVORITE ALBUM – SOUL/R&B
Khalid “American Teen”
SZA “CTRL”
XXXTENTACION “17”
FAVORITE SONG – SOUL/R&B
Khalid “Young Dumb & Broke”
Ella Mai “Boo’d Up”
Bruno Mars & Cardi B “Finesse”
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