Hip-hop newcomer Iggy Azalea dominated the shortlist for the American Music Awards with nods in six categories just months after her debut album.
The Australian-born singer was nominated for artist of the year as well as song of the year with "Fancy," which has become a radio favorite through its simple bass line and anthem-like chorus about indulgence sung by Charli XCX.
Azalea, whose first studio album "The New Classic" was released in April, received more nominations than any other artist, even though it was the first year she made the list.
Pharrell Williams also was in contention for both artist of the year and top single with his global blockbuster song "Happy."
Other artists named for artist of the year were Beyonce, Luke Bryan, Eminem, Imagine Dragons, John Legend, Lorde, One Direction and Katy Perry.
The American Music Awards, set up in 1973 by late radio and television personality Dick Clark, recognize commercial success and public appeal with fans voting for their choices.
The set-up contrasts with the older Grammy Awards, in which recording industry professionals select what they view as the top artists and works.
The American Music Awards winners will be announced at a ceremony on November 23 in Los Angeles.
Source: AFP
GMT 10:23 2018 Wednesday ,28 November
'SpongeBob SquarePants' creator Stephen Hillenburg dies at 57GMT 11:56 2018 Monday ,26 November
Oscar-winning Italian film-maker Bernardo Bertolucci dead at 77GMT 10:17 2018 Sunday ,25 November
Nicolas Roeg, celebrated director of 'Don't Look Now,' dies aged 90GMT 18:20 2018 Monday ,29 October
Bon Jovi to kick off 2019 European tour in Moscow, first show in Russia in 30 yearsGMT 20:06 2018 Monday ,22 October
"Burning" wins best picture at Daejong Film AwardsGMT 14:45 2018 Tuesday ,18 September
"Pataakha" stars coming to Dubai on September 23 to lay on their charmGMT 03:31 2018 Wednesday ,24 January
S.African jazz legend Hugh Masekela dies, aged 78GMT 02:33 2018 Saturday ,20 January
How to take a bullet, by 'Den of Thieves' star 50 CentMaintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©
Maintained and developed by Arabs Today Group SAL.
All rights reserved to Arab Today Media Group 2021 ©
Send your comments
Your comment as a visitor