Eminem, Lady Antebellum lead American Music picks

[October 13, 2010]  LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Eminem and Lady Antebellum lead nominees for the 38th annual American Music Awards with five nods each. Teen heartthrob Justin Bieber has four nominations, while Katy Perry, Ke$ha, B.o.B. and Usher have three each.

Eminem and Bieber are each up for favorite pop/rock artist and album, and the rapper is also nominated for favorite artist and album in the rap and hip-hop category. Bieber, Eminem, Perry, Ke$ha and Lady Gaga are all up for artist of the year.

Lady Antebellum is nominated for favorite band, duo or group in the pop/rock and country categories, along with favorite country album, favorite adult contemporary artist and the breakthrough artist award.

Music fans vote online. Nominees were selected based on chart ratings for sales and radio and Internet play.

The awards will be presented Nov. 21.

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[Associated Press]

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