Late musician XXXTentacion, 20, who was shot dead in an apparent
robbery in Florida in June, earned two nods, including best new
artist and best soul/R&B album for his debut release "17."
The fan-voted American Music Award nominations also included
five nods for Cuban-born singer Camila Cabello, including new
artist and best female artist, four for Bruno Mars, and six for
hip-hop star Post Malone.
Boy band BTS became the first Korean group to be nominated for
an American Music Award and will compete in the favorite social
artist category.
Beyonce and Ariana Grande earned just one each, for tour of the
year with husband Jay-Z and social artist respectively. Rihanna
got a single nomination, for best female soul/R&B artist.
Kanye West, who released his chart-topping album "Ye" in June
after grabbing headlines for an erratic Twitter storm, was
empty-handed.
In the artist of the year category, Drake will compete with
Taylor Swift, Post Malone, rock band Imagine Dragons, and
British singer-songwriter Sheeran.
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New York rapper Cardi B, who has had a breakout year with hits like
"Bodak Yellow," and "Finesse" with Bruno Mars, will compete for best
new artist as well as best female artist in both the pop and rap
categories.
"Perfect" singer Sheeran and Post Malone earned six nominations
apiece while Swift got four, including best tour and pop album for
"Reputation."
The American Music Award nominations are based on streaming, album
and digital song sales, radio airplay, social activity and touring
between September 2017 and August 2018.
The winners are chosen by fans online and will be announced at a
ceremony in Los Angeles on Oct. 8.
(Reporting by Jill Serjeant; Editing by Marguerita Choy)
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