The 2010 nominees for the 38th annual American Music Awards (AMAs) were announced on October 12, 2010 by Demi Lovato and Taio Cruz. The nominees were read live from the JW Marriott in Los Angeles.http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2010/10/12/demi-lovato-announces-ama-nominees/#ixzz15UUDkYF2 The event, which was broadcast live from the NOKIA Theater in Los Angeles, California, was held on November 21, 2010. The show aired on ABC network channels from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/christina-aguilera-to-perform-at-the-38th-annual-american-music-awards-november-21-on-abc-105448943.html
Preceding the live show, Dick Clark Productions also aired a pre-show, Coca-Cola Red Carpet Live!. The red carpet event was co-hosted by Danny Gokey, Jennette McCurdy, Lance Bass, Whitney Port and David Lehre and was shown on ABC.com and via USTREAM.TV. The red carpet event began at 2:00 PM (PT)/5:00 PM (ET).http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/christina-aguilera-to-perform-at-the-38th-annual-american-music-awards-november-21-on-abc-105448943.html
For the 2010 event, Eminem and Lady Antebellum led the nominations with five each, followed by Justin Bieber with four, and B.o.B., Katy Perry, Ke$ha, and Usher, with three each. The nominees for the top award of Artist of the Year included the winner Justin Bieber, Eminem, Ke$ha, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry.http://www.chiff.com/pop-culture/american-music-awards.htm Winners were selected based on fan votes through an online system. Awards were given in the categories of pop/rock, country, rap/hip-hop, soul/R&B, alternative, adult contemporary, Latin, soundtracks and contemporary inspirational music.http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/christina-aguilera-to-perform-at-the-38th-annual-american-music-awards-november-21-on-abc-105448943.html
History of the AMAs
The American Music Awards were created in 1973 by Dick Clark as competition for the Grammy Awards. The first event was co-hosted by Michael Jackson and Donny Osmond.http://www.last.fm/event/1741989+The+38th+Annual+American+Music+Awards In 2009, Jackson made history again as he was posthumously awarded four American Music Awards.http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/ktla-ama-awards,0,1954635.story The first AMA crystal trophy was awarded to Roberta Flack. Over the years, the event has recognized performers from multiple genres of music in more than 20 different categories.http://www.chiff.com/pop-culture/american-music-awards.htm
2010 AMA Artist of the Year Nominees
- Justin Bieber -- WINNER
- Eminem
- Ke$ha
- Lady Gaga
- Katy Perry
Pop or Rock Music Categories
Pop/Rock music nominees for 2010 AMA Awards included the following:http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2010/10/12/demi-lovato-announces-ama-nominees/#ixzz15UUDkYF2
Favorite Male Artist
- Justin Bieber -- WINNER
- Eminem
- Usher
Favorite Female Artist
- Ke$ha
- Lady Gaga -- WINNER
- Katy Perry
Favorite Band, Duo or Group
- Black Eyed Peas -- WINNER
- Lady Antebellum
- Train
Favorite Album
- Justin Bieber - My World 2.0 -- WINNER
- Eminem - Recovery
- Katy Perry - Teenage Dream
Country Music Categories
Country music nominees for 2010 AMA Awards included the following:http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2010/10/12/demi-lovato-announces-ama-nominees/#ixzz15UUDkYF2
Favorite Male Artist
- Jason Aldean
- Luke Bryan
- Brad Paisley -- WINNER
Favorite Female Artist
- Miranda Lambert
- Taylor Swift -- WINNER
- Carrie Underwood
Favorite Band, Duo or Group
- Zac Brown Band
- Lady Antebellum -- WINNER
- Rascal Flatts
Favorite Album
- Jason Aldean - Wide Open
- Lady Antebellum - Need You Now
- Carrie Underwood - Play On -- WINNER
Rap/Hip-Hop Music Categories
Rap/Hip-Hop music nominees for 2010 AMA Awards included the following:http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2010/10/12/demi-lovato-announces-ama-nominees/#ixzz15UUDkYF2
Favorite Male Artist
Favorite Album
- B.o.B. - B.o.B. Presents
- Drake - Thank Me Later
- Eminem - Recovery -- WINNER
Soul and Rhythm & Blues Music Categories
Soul/R&B music nominees for 2010 AMA Awards included the following:http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2010/10/12/demi-lovato-announces-ama-nominees/#ixzz15UUDkYF2
Favorite Male Artist
- Chris Brown
- Trey Songz
- Usher -- WINNER
Favorite Female Artist
- Alicia Keys
- Rihanna -- WINNER
- Sade
Favorite Album
- Alicia Keys - The Element of Freedom
- Sade - Soldier of Love
- Usher - Raymond v. Raymond -- WINNER
Miscellaneous Music Categories
Nominees in other music categories were as follows:http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2010/10/12/demi-lovato-announces-ama-nominees/#ixzz15UUDkYF2
Soundtracks
Favorite Album
- AC/DC - Iron Man 2
- Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppers -- WINNER
- The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
Alternative Rock Music
Favorite Artist
Adult Contemporary Music
Favorite Artist
- Michael Buble -- WINNER
- Lady Antebellum
- Train
Latin Music
Favorite Artist
- Daddy Yankee
- Enrique Iglesias
- Shakira -- WINNER
Contemporary Inspirational
Favorite Artist
- Casting Crowns
- MercyMe -- WINNER
- TobyMac
T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist Nominations
Finalists in this category included the following:
- Justin Bieber -- WINNER
- Lady Antebellum
- Travie McCoy
- Mike Posner
Other nominees who did not make the final round:
- B.o.B
- Taio Cruz
- Jason Derulo
- Ke$ha
2010 American Music Awards Performers
2010 AMA Nominees Announced
On October 12, 2010, Demi Lovato and Taio Cruz announced the nominees for the ABC American Music Awards. The pair read nominees in each category including those competing for the Artist of the Year award. Named nominees for Artist of the Year included Justin Bieber, Eminem, Ke$ha, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry.
