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View all the nominees for the 2017 American Music Awards

Posted at 6:07 PM, Nov 19, 2017
and last updated 2017-11-19 21:03:04-05

The American Music Awards are tonight!

The show has not started yet, but we're already looking forward to these big moments:

  • Actress Tracee Ellis Ross hosts this year's show.
  • P!nk and Kelly Clarkson will open the awards and perform together for the first time.
  • Legend Diana Ross will receive the "American Music Award for Lifetime Achievement."
  • Christina Aguilera will pay tribute to Whitney Houston in honor of "The Bodyguard's" 25th anniversary.

Take a look over the nominees and tune in to ABC15 at 7 p.m. to see who wins!

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

  • Bruno Mars
  • The Chainsmokers
  • Drake
  • Kendrick Lamar
  • Ed Sheeran

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR

  • James Arthur
  • Niall Horon
  • Julia Michaels
  • Post Malone
  • Rae Sremmurd

COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR

  • "Closer", The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey
  • "I'm The One", DJ Khaled ft. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper, Lil Wayne
  • "Despacito", Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee ft. Justin Bieber
  • "Don't Wanna Know", Maroon 5 ft. Kendrick Lamar
  • "Starboy", The Weeknd ft. Daft Punk

TOUR OF THE YEAR

  • Garth Brooks
  • Coldplay
  • U2

VIDEO OF THE YEAR

  • "That's what I Like", Bruno Mars
  • "Despacito", Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee
  • "Shape of You", Ed Sheeran

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST - POP/ROCK

  • Bruno Mars
  • Drake
  • Ed Sheeran

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST - POP/ROCK

  • Alessia Cara
  • Lady Gaga
  • Rihanna

FAVORITE DUO OR GROUP - POP/ROCK

  • The Chainsmokers
  • Coldplay
  • Imagine Dragons

FAVORITE ALBUM - POP/ROCK

  • "24K Magic", Bruno Mars
  • "More Life", Drake
  • "Starboy", The Weeknd

FAVORITE SONG - POP/ROCK

  • "Closer", The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey
  • "Despacito", Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee ft. Justin Bieber
  • "Shape of You", Ed Sheeran

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST - COUNTRY

  • Sam Hunt
  • Thomas Rhett
  • Keith Urban

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST - COUNTRY

  • Miranda Lambert
  • Maren Morris
  • Carrie Underwood

FAVORITE DUO OR GROUP - COUNTRY

  • Florida Georgia Line
  • Little Big Town
  • Old Dominion

FAVORITE ALBUM - COUNTRY

  • "They Don't Know", Jason Aldean
  • "From A Room: Volume 1", Chris Stapleton
  • "Ripcord", Keith Urban

FAVORITE ARTIST - RAP/HIP-HOP

  • Drake
  • Kendrick Lamar
  • Migos

FAVORITE ALBUM - RAP/HIP-HOP

  • "More Life", Drake
  • "DAMN," Kendrick Lamar
  • "Culture", Migos

FAVORITE SONG - RAP/HIP-HOP

  • "I'm The One", DJ Khaled ft. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper, Lil Wayne
  • "Humble", Kendrick Lamar
  • "Black Beatles", Rae Sremmurd ft. Gucci Mane

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST - SOUL/R&B

  • Bruno Mars
  • Childish Gambino
  • The Weeknd

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST - SOUL/R&B

  • Beyonce
  • Kehlani
  • Rihanna

FAVORITE ALBUM - SOUL/R&B

  • "24K Magic", Bruno Mars
  • "Awaken, My Love!" Childish Gambino
  • "Starboy", The Weeknd

FAVORITE SONG - SOUL/R&B

  • "That's What I Like", Bruno Mars
  • "Location", Khalid
  • "Starboy", The Weeknd

FAVORITE ARTIST - ALTERNATIVE ROCK

  • Imagine Dragons
  • Linkin Park
  • twenty one pilots

FAVORITE ARTIST - ADULT CONTEMPORARY

  • Bruno Mars
  • Shawn Mendes
  • Ed Sheeran

FAVORITE ARTIST - LATIN

  • Daddy Yankee
  • Luis Fonsi
  • Shakira

FAVORITE ARTIST - CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL

  • Lauren Daigle
  • MerceMe
  • Chris Tomlin

FAVORITE ARTIST - ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC (EDM)

  • The Chainsmokers
  • DJ Snake
  • Calvin Harris

TOP SOUNDTRACK

  • Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2: Awesome Mix Vol. 2
  • Moana
  • Trolls