By April MacIntyre Oct 14, 2008, 20:59 GMT
Alicia Keys, actress and R&B singer scored a leading five nominations for this year's American Music Awards.
09/17/2008 - Alicia Keys - 2008 Toronto International Film Festival - "Golf Rocks" - Magna Golf Club - Toronto Canada © Robin Wong / PR Photos
She received the nom for Favorite Album and Favorite Female Artist in both Pop/Rock and R&B genres, as well as scoring a nomination for Artist of the Year.
Four-time AMAs host Jimmy Kimmel, along with Jesse McCartney and ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" pro and country singer Julianne Hough, revealed the nominees this morning.
The Eagles matched Coldplay's four nominations.
Jonas Brothers, Pink, Rihanna,Taylor Swift and New Kids on the Block will be among the perfomers on the 36th Annual AMAs.
Winners will be chosen by fans via online voting at amavote.com. Voting will close Nov. 7. The show will air live from Los Angeles Nov. 23 on ABC.
Here's the complete list of nominees:
Artist of the Year
Lil WayneChris BrownAlicia KeysEaglesColdplay
POP/ROCK
Favorite Male Artist
Chris BrownKid RockUsher
Favorite Female Artist
Mariah CareyAlicia KeysRihanna
Favorite Band, Duo or Group
ColdplayEaglesDaughtry
Favorite Album
Coldplay, Viva la Vida or Death and All His FriendsEagles, Long Road Out of EdenAlicia Keys, As I Am
COUNTRY
Garth BrooksKenny ChesneyBrad Paisley
Reba McEntireTaylor SwiftCarrie Underwood
Brooks & DunnRascal FlattsSugarland
Garth Brooks, The Ultimate HitsRascal Flatts, Still Feels GoodCarrie Underwood, Carnival Ride
RAP/HIP-HOP
Flo RidaLil WayneKanye West
G-UnitThree 6 MafiaWu-Tang Clan
Jay-Z, American GangsterLil Wayne, Tha Carter IIIKayne West, Graduation
SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES
Chris BrownJ. HolidayUsher
Mary J. BligeAlicia KeysRihanna
Mary J. Blige, Growing PainsMariah Carey, E=MC2Alicia Keys, As I Am
SOUNDTRACKS
Alvin and the ChipmunksJunoMamma Mia!
ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC
Favorite Artist
ColdplayFoo FightersLinkin Park
ADULT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
DaughtryEaglesJordin Sparks
LATIN MUSIC
Enrique IglesiasJuanesWisin & Yandel
CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
Casting CrownsMercyMeThird Day
T-MOBILE BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST
Colbie CaillatFlo RidaJonas BrothersParamoreThe-Dream
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