American Music Awards 2010: Carrie Underwood Earns Two Noms, Only Idol Nominated

From today's press conference Danny Gokey second from left

Recording artists Taio Cruz and Demi Lovato will announce the nominations for the 2010 annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles at 9:30pt/12:30et today.

Carrie Underwood got TWO nominations:  Favorite Country Female Artist and Favorite Country Album forPlay On.  She’s the only Idol nominated for an AMA. Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppers nominated for Favorite Soundtrack Album.

Danny Gokey, Jennette McCurdy, Lance Bass and Whitney Port will host a digital, red carpet pre-show. Danny Gokey and Lance Bass were “on hand to discuss digital aspects of the show this year.”

Lady Antebellum and Eminem lead the nominations this year with 5 nominations each.  Justin Bieber was next with 4 noms.

Bon Jovi, Pink and Usher are confirmed to perform.

    Check out all the nominees (and vote)  HERE.  Read the Press Release HERE.

    The American Music Awards air November 21 8/7c on ABC.

    UPDATE: FULL list of nominations after the jump.

    POP or ROCK MUSIC

    Favorite Male Artist
    Justin Bieber
    Eminem
    Usher

    Favorite Female Artist
    Ke$ha
    Lady Gaga
    Katy Perry

    Favorite Band, Duo or Group
    The Black Eyed Peas
    Lady Antebellum
    Train

    Favorite Album
    Justin Bieber/ My World 2.0
    Eminem/ Recovery
    Katy Perry/ Teenage Dream

    COUNTRY MUSIC

    Favorite Male Artist
    Jason Aldean
    Luke Bryan
    Brad Paisley

    Favorite Female Artist
    Miranda Lambert
    Taylor Swift
    Carrie Underwood

    Favorite Band, Duo or Group
    Zac Brown Band
    Lady Antebellum
    Rascal Flatts

    Favorite Album
    Jason Aldean/ Wide Open
    Lady Antebellum/ Need You Now
    Carrie Underwood/ Play On

    RAP/HIP-HOP MUSIC

    Favorite Male Artist
    B.o.B.
    Drake
    Eminem

    Favorite Album
    B.o.B./ B.o.B. Presents
    Drake/ Thank Me Later
    Eminem/ Recovery

    SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES MUSIC

    Favorite Male Artist
    Chris Brown
    Trey Songz
    Usher

    Favorite Female Artist
    Alicia Keys
    Rihanna
    Sade

    Favorite Album
    Alicia Keys/ The Element of Freedom
    Sade/ Soldier of Love
    Usher/ Raymond v. Raymond

    SOUNDTRACKS

    Favorite Album
    AC/DC / Iron Man 2
    Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppers
    The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

    ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC

    Favorite Artist
    Muse
    Phoenix
    Vampire Weekend

    ADULT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

    Favorite Artist
    Michael Buble
    Lady Antebellum
    Train

    LATIN MUSIC
    Favorite Artist
    Daddy Yankee
    Enrique Iglesias
    Shakira

    CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL

    Favorite Artist
    Casting Crowns
    MercyMe
    TobyMac

    ARTIST OF THE YEAR
    Justin Bieber
    Eminem
    Ke$ha
    Lady Gaga
    Katy Perry

    T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist Nominations
    B.o.B
    Justin Bieber
    Taio Cruz
    Jason Derulo
    Ke$ha
    Lady Antebellum
    Travie McCoy
    Mike Posner

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