2009 American Music Awards Nominees Announced

She’s always up for a high-profile industry event, and earlier today (October 13) Paula Abdul helped announce the nominees for the 2009 American Music Awards.

Joined by “American Idol” alum Adam Lambert and rap living legend Snoop Dogg, Abdul looked lovely as she posed for the paparazzi at the Beverly Hills Hotel.

So far Alicia Keys, Black Eyed Peas, Jennifer Lopez, and Adam Lambert have signed on to perform at the event, set to take place Sunday November 22nd at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

The nominees for the 2009 American Music Awards are:

POP or ROCK MUSIC

Favorite Male Artist Eminem Michael Jackson T.I.

Favorite Female Artist Beyonce Lady Gaga Taylor Swift

Favorite Band, Duo or Group Black Eyed Peas Kings of Leon Nickelback

Favorite Album Lady Gaga / Fame Michael Jackson / Number Ones Taylor Swift / Fearless

COUNTRY MUSIC

Favorite Male Artist Jason Aldean Darius Rucker Keith Urban

Favorite Female Artist Reba McEntire Taylor Swift Carrie Underwood

Favorite Band, Duo or Group Rascal Flatts Sugarland Zac Brown Band

Favorite Album Rascal Flatts/ Unstoppable Taylor Swift / Fearless Zac Brown Band / Foundation

RAP/HIP-HOP MUSIC

Favorite Male Artist Eminem Jay-Z T. I.

Favorite Album Eminem / Relapse Jay-Z / Blueprint 3 T.I. / Paper Trail

SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES MUSIC

Favorite Male Artist Jamie Foxx Michael Jackson Maxwell

Favorite Female Artist Beyonce Keyshia Cole Keri Hilson

Favorite Band, Duo or Group Black Eyed Peas Day26 Mary Mary

Favorite Album Beyonce / I Am. . .Sasha Fierce Black Eyed Peas / The E.N.D. Michael Jackson / Number Ones

SOUNDTRACKS

Favorite Album Hannah Montana: The Movie Hannah Montana 3 Twilight Soundtrack

ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC

Favorite Artist Green Day Kings of Leon Shinedown

ADULT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

Favorite Artist Daughtry Jason Mraz Taylor Swift

LATIN MUSIC

Favorite Artist Aventura Luis Fonsi Wisin Y Yandel

CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL

Favorite Artist Jeremy Camp Brandon Heath Mary Mary

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