
The nominees for the 45th annual American Music Awards have officially been released and Cardi B leads the pack with a whopping total of 8 nominations. Honorees are based on key fan interactions, including album and digital song sales, radio airplay, streaming, social activity and touring. The measurements are tracked by Billboard and its data partners, including Nielsen Music and Next Big Sound, reflecting the time period from Sept. 15, 2017 through Aug. 9, 2018.
Check out the nominees below!
Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Song
Cardi B – “Bodak Yellow”
Drake – “God’s Plan”
Post Malone Featuring 21 Savage – “Rockstar”
Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Album
Drake – “God’s Plan”
Lil Uzi Vert – “Luv is Rage”
Post Malon – “BeerBongs + Bentley
Favorite Male Artist – Soul/R&B
Khalid
Bruno Mars
The Weeknd
Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B
Ella Mai
Rihanna
SZA
Black-ish actress Tracee Ellis Ross is returning to host the 3 hour event ABC will broadcast the annual award show live from L.A.’s Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9 at 8 p.m.