American Music Awards nominations revealed including Luke Combs, Maren Morris and Dan + Shay
Great news for country artists
Last updated 12th May 2021
Despite the Coronavirus Pandemic bringing a stop to many events, or postponing them until next year, the American Music Awards are still set to go ahead next month, and now the nominations have been released.
Spanning the pop, rock and country, this year's nominations include Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber for their collaboration '10,000 Hours', Kane Brown, Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen up against each other for Favourite male artist - country, and Gabby Barrett, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris in competition for Favourite female artist - country.
See the list of country artists nominated for a 2020 American Music Award
Favourite male artist - country
Kane Brown
Luke Combs
Morgan Wallen
Favourite female artist - country
Gabby Barrett
Miranda Lambert
Maren Morris
Favourite duo or group - country
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Old Dominion
Favourite album - country
Luke Combs, 'What You See Is What You Get'
Blake Shelton, 'Fully Loaded: God’s Country'
Morgan Wallen, 'If I Know Me'
Favourite song - country
Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber, '10,000 Hours'
Maren Morris, 'The Bones'
Blake Shelton (Duet with Gwen Stefani), 'Nobody But You'
The AMAs have taken place annually since starting in February 1974, and since 2004 taken place in November (except for two years ago when it was in October).
Previous hosts for the prestigious show include Jimmy Kimmel, Jennifer Lopez and most recently Ciara. Last year, with Ciara as host Taylor Swift was honoured as the Artist of the Decade, leading the night with five wins.
The annual awards show has also announced British pop star Dua Lipa as a performer this year.