Adam Lambert, Paula Abdul and Snoop Dogg announced the 2009 American Music Award nominees at the Beverly Hilton Hotel today.
- Check out the list of nominees HERE.
Daughtry was nominated in the Adult Contemporary – Favorite Artist category along with Jason Mraz and Taylor Swift.
Carrie Underwood got a nod in the Country – Favorite Female Artist category. Taylor Swift and Reba McEntire were also nominated in the category.
That’s it for Idol nominations at the AMAs. Season 7 Idols, David Cook, David Archuleta and Kelly Clarkson were shut out.
Taylor Swift was nominated in 5 categories – Adult Contemporary – Favorite Artist, Country – Favorite Female Artist, Artist of the Year, Country – Favorite Album for Fearless and Pop/Rock – Favorite Female Artist. She’s truly crossed over.
Michael Jackson received 3 posthumous nods, Pop/Rock – Favorite Male Artist, Artist of the Year and Soul/R&B Favorite Artist.
You can begin voting for your favorites right now HERE.