Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Lead American Music Awards Nominations

The 2013 American Music Awards nominations were announced by Kelly Clarkson and will.i.am Thursday morning.

This year’s nominations for “Artist of the Year” include Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Bruno Mars, Rihanna, Taylor Swift and Justin Timberlake, are competing for the AMA’s coveted title.  Macklemore & Ryan Lewis lead the pack with six nominations, while Justin Timberlake and Taylor Swift follow closely behind with five apiece.

The AMAs have added a new category for “Single of the Year”.   Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines,” Florida Georgia Line’s “Cruise,” and “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are all nominated for the new award.

Miley Cyrus and Imagine Dragons are set to perform at the show this year.

The 2013 American Music Awards air live on November 24th.

Categories and nominations for 2013 American Music Awards:

Favorite Female Artist, Pop or Rock

• Pink
• Rihanna
• Taylor Swift

Favorite Male Artist, Soul/R&B

• Miguel
• Robin Thicke
• Justin Timberlake

New Artist of the Year

• Florida Georgia Line
• Ariana Grande
• Imagine Dragons
• Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
• Phillip Phillips

Single of the Year

• “Cruise” by Florida Georgia Line, featuring Nelly
• “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, featuring Wanz
• “Blurred Lines” by Robin Thicke, featuring Pharrell and T.I.

Artist of the Year

• Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
• Bruno Mars
• Rihanna
• Taylor Swift
• Justin Timberlake

Favorite Male Artist, Pop/Rock

• Bruno Mars
• Robin Thicke
• Justin Timberlake

Favorite Band, Duo or Group, Pop/Rock

• Imagine Dragons
• Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
• One Direction

Favorite Album, Pop/Rock

• One Direction/Take Me Home
• Taylor Swift/Red
• Justin Timberlake/The 20/20 Experience

Favorite Male Artist, Country

• Luke Bryan
• Hunter Hayes
• Blake Shelton

Favorite Female Artist, Country

• Miranda Lambert
• Taylor Swift
• Carrie Underwood

Favorite Band, Duo or Group, Country

• The Band Perry
• Florida Georgia Line
• Lady Antebellum

Favorite Album, Country

• Luke Bryan/Crash My Party
• Florida Georgia Line/Here’s To The Good Times
• Taylor Swift/Red

Favorite Artist, Rap/Hip-Hop

• Jay Z
• Lil Wayne
• Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Favorite Album, Rap/Hip-Hop

• Jay Z/Magna Carta…Holy Grail
• Kendrick Lamar/good kid, m.A.A.d city
• Macklemore & Ryan Lewis/The Heist

Favorite Female Artist, Soul/R&B

• Ciara
• Alicia Keys
• Rihanna

Favorite Album, Soul/R&B

• Rihanna/Unapologetic
• Robin Thicke/Blurred Lines
• Justin Timberlake/The 20/20 Experience

Favorite Artist, Alternative Rock

• Imagine Dragons
• The Lumineers
• Mumford & Sons

Favorite Artist, Adult Contemporary

• Maroon 5
• Bruno Mars
• P!nk

Favorite Artist, Latin

• Marc Anthony
• Prince Royce
• Romeo Santos

Favorite Artist, Contemporary Inspirational

• tobyMac

• Chris Tomlin

• Matthew West

Favorite Artist, Electronic Dance Music

• Avicii
• Daft Punk
• Calvin Harris
• Zedd

Top Soundtrack

• The Great Gatsby
• Les Miserables
• Pitch Perfect