Justin Bieber Nominated for Artist Of The Year At AMAs

The 38th annual American Music Awards is coming Sunday night, and Justin Bieber is right up there at the top of the pack. He's been nominated for “Artist of the Year” and favorite male pop or rock artist just 18 months after his first single hit the charts. It's pretty amazing that he has had this level of success this quickly. The following article outlines other artist nominations.
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Freshman Justin Bieber Takes On Seniors At AMAs:
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Teen pop sensation Justin Bieber goes head-to-head with veteran rapper Eminem at 38th annual American Music Awards Sunday night, just 18 months after Bieber’s first single hit the charts.

Bieber, just 16, and Eminem are both nominated for “Artist of the Year” and favorite male pop or rock artist in the competition decided by fans’ online voting. Usher, who helped launch Bieber’s career, is also vying against his protege in the favorite male category.

Three women are competing with Bieber and Eminem for the top award, including Ke$ha, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry.

Eminem and country trio Lady Antebellum lead the nominations with a chance to win in five categories.

The AMA honors artists in the categories of Pop/Rock, Country, Rap/Hip-Hop, Soul/R&B, Alternative, Adult Contemporary, Latin, Soundtracks and Contemporary Inspirational.

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This young man is certainly staying ahead of the pack. Would you pick him as 'artist of the year' and best male single? Leave a comment

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