The award-giving body itself heats the forthcoming events night for this year's American Music Awards by putting on the nominees' names. Hailing from different genres, the AMAs is slated to be graced by the music industry's most prominent and brightest stars.

Details for the upcoming show

In a Hollywood Life report, the 2020 American Music Awards will put on a dazzling show on Nov. 22 (Sunday), live from Los Angeles, California's Microsoft Theater. Moreover, the awards night will pave the way for its spending showcase starting from 8 P.M. until 11 P.M., following the Eastern Standard Time. ABC network will air the awards show.

Less than a month before the event, the 25-year-old English singer Dua Lipa unveiled the first set of nominees during an episode of ABC's Good Morning America on Oct. 26 (Monday).

The nominees

As per Billboard, Thee Weeknd and Roddy Ricch top this year's AMAs nominees, taking home with eight nominations each on their bag. Also, the two artists will cross swords for the coveted Artist of the Year award.

The previous winners of the significant award were Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, and more.

Rapper Megan Thee Stallion then followed the roster of top nominees with five nominations. Next in line are Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, DaBaby, Doja Dat, and Bad Bunny, with four nominations.

The full list is as follows:

Artist of the Year

Justin Bieber

Post Malone

Roddy Rich

Taylor Swift

The Weeknd

 

New Artist of the Year

Lewis Capaldi

Doja Cat

DaBaby

Lil Baby

Roddy Ricch

Megan Thee Stallion

 

Collaboration of the Year

Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion, WAP

DaBaby featuring Roddy Rich, Rockstar

Dan + Shay featuring Justin Bieber, 10,000 Hours

Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande, Rain on Me

Megan Thee Stallion featuring Beyonce, Savage Remix

 

Favorite Soundtrack

Birds of Prey

Frozen II

Trolls World Tour

 

Favorite Artist — Electronic Dance Music

Kygo

Lady Gaga

Marshmello

 

Favorite Artist — Contemporary Inspirational

Lauren Daigle

for KING & COUNTRY

Kanye West

 

Favorite Artist — Adult Contemporary

Lewis Capaldi

Jonas Brothers

Maroon 5

 

Favorite Artist — Alternative Rock

Billie Eilish

Tame Impala

twenty one pilots

 

Favorite Song — Soul & R&B

Chris Brown featuring Drake, No Guidance

Summer Walker, Playing Games

The Weeknd, Heartless

 

Favorite Album — Soul/R&B

Doja Cat, Hot Pink

Summer Walker, Over It

The Weeknd, After Hours

 

Favorite Female Artist — Soul/R&B

Jhene Aiko

Doja Cat

Summer Walker

 

Favorite Male Artist — Soul/R&B

Chris Brown

John Legend

The Weeknd

 

Favorite Song — Rap/Hip-Hop

Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion, WAP

DaBaby featuring Roddy Ricch, Rockstar

Roddy Ricch, The Box

 

Favorite Male Artist — Rap/Hip-Hop

DaBaby

Juice WRLD

Roddy Ricch

 

Favorite Song — Country

Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber, 10,000 Hours

Maren Morris, The Bones

Blake Shelton with Gwen Stefani, Nobody But You

 

Favorite Album — Country

Luke Combs, What You See Is What You Get

Blake Shelton, Fully Loaded: God's Country

Morgan Wallen, If I Know Me

 

Favorite Duo or Group — Country

Dan + Shay

Florida Georgia Line

Old Dominion

 

Favorite Female Artist — Country

Gabby Barrett

Miranda Lambert

Maren Morris

 

Favorite Male Artist — Country

Kane Brown

Luke Combs

Morgan Wallen

 

Favorite Song — Pop/Rock

Lewis Capaldi, Someone You Loved

Dua Lipa, Don't Start Now

Post Malone, Circles

Roddy Ricch, The Box

The Weeknd, Blinding Lights

 

Favorite Album — Pop Rock

Harry Styles, Fine Line

Taylor Swift, folklore

The Weeknd, After Hours

 

Favorite Duo or Group — Pop/Rock

BTS

Jonas Brothers

Maroon 5

 

Favorite Female Artist — Pop/Rock

Dua Lipa

Taylor Swift

Lady Gaga

 

Favorite Male Artist — Pop/Rock

Justin Bieber

Post Malone

The Weeknd

 

Favorite Music Video

Doja Cat, Say So

Future and Drake, Life Is Good

Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande, Rain On Me

Taylor Swift, cardigan

The Weeknd, Blinding Lights

 

Favorite Social Artist

BTS

Billie Eilish

EXO

Ariana Grande

NCT 127