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By Good Morning America
Nominations for the 2021 American Music Awards were announced Thursday morning, and Olivia Rodrigo, whose debut album "Sour" dropped earlier this year, earned the most nods of any other artist, with seven. Among her nominations was a spot on the coveted artist of the year category, alongside Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, BTS, Drake, and The Weeknd. Swift currently holds the record for the most career AMA wins at 32.
Right behind Rodrigo was The Weeknd, who picked up six nominations, and Bad Bunny, Doja Cat and Giveon, who earned five apiece.
Country singer Morgan Wallen, who was filmed using a racial slur in February and later apologized, was nominated for two awards, but will not be involved with the show, according to MRC Live & Alternative, the production company behind the awards show.
"Morgan Wallen is a nominee this year based on charting. As his conduct does not align with our core values, we will not be including him on the show in any capacity," the statement reads, in part. "We plan to evaluate his progress in doing meaningful work as an ally to the Black community and will consider his participation in future shows."
New categories this year are favorite trending song, favorite gospel artist, and favorite Latin duo or group.
The 2021 American Music Awards will take place Sunday, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. ET. It will broadcast live on ABC.
The full list of nominees is below.
Artist of the Year
- Taylor Swift
- Ariana Grande
- BTS
- Drake
- Olivia Rodrigo
- The Weeknd
Favorite Trending Song
- Erica Banks, "Buss It"
- Måneskin, "Beggin"
- Megan Thee Stallion, "Body"
- Olivia Rodrigo, "Drivers License"
- Popp Hunna, "Adderall (Corvette Corvette)"
New Artist of the Year
- 24kGoldn
- Giveon
- Masked Wolf
- Olivia Rodrigo
- The Kid LAROI
Collaboration of the Year
- 24kGoldn ft. iann dior “Mood”
- Bad Bunny & Jhay Cortez “DÁKITI”
- Chris Brown & Young Thug “Go Crazy”
- Doja Cat ft. SZA “Kiss Me More”
- Justin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar & Giveon “Peaches”
Favorite Music Video
- Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak) “Leave The Door Open”
- Cardi B “Up”
- Lil Nas X “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)”
- Olivia Rodrigo “drivers license”
- The Weeknd “Save Your Tears”
Favorite Male Pop Artist
- Drake
- Ed Sheeran
- Justin Bieber
- Lil Nas X
- The Weeknd
Favorite Female Pop Artist
- Ariana Grande
- Doja Cat
- Dua Lipa
- Olivia Rodrigo
- Taylor Swift
Favorite Pop Duo or Group
- AJR
- BTS
- Glass Animals
- Maroon 5
- Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak)
Favorite Pop Album
- Ariana Grande “Positions”
- Dua Lipa “Future Nostalgia”
- Olivia Rodrigo “SOUR”
- Taylor Swift “evermore”
- The Kid LAROI “F*CK LOVE”
Favorite Pop Song
- BTS “Butter”
- Doja Cat ft. SZA “Kiss Me More”
- Dua Lipa “Levitating”
- Olivia Rodrigo “drivers license”
- The Weeknd & Ariana Grande “Save Your Tears (Remix)”
Favorite Male Country Artist
- Chris Stapleton
- Jason Aldean
- Luke Bryan
- Luke Combs
- Morgan Wallen
Favorite Female Country Artist
- Carrie Underwood
- Gabby Barrett
- Kacey Musgraves
- Maren Morris
- Miranda Lambert
Favorite Country Duo or Group
- Dan + Shay
- Florida Georgia Line
- Lady A
- Old Dominion
- Zac Brown Band
Favorite Country Album
- Chris Stapleton “Starting Over”
- Gabby Barrett “Goldmine”
- Lee Brice “Hey World”
- Luke Bryan “Born Here Live Here Die Here”
- Morgan Wallen “Dangerous: The Double Album”
Favorite Country Song
- Chris Stapleton “Starting Over”
- Chris Young & Kane Brown “Famous Friends”
- Gabby Barrett “The Good Ones”
- Luke Combs “Forever After All”
- Walker Hayes “Fancy Like”
Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist
- Drake
- Lil Baby
- Moneybagg Yo
- Polo G
- Pop Smoke
Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist
- Cardi B
- Coi Leray
- Erica Banks
- Megan Thee Stallion
- Saweetie
Favorite Hip-Hop Album
- Drake “Certified Lover Boy”
- Juice WRLD “Legends Never Die”
- Megan Thee Stallion “Good News”
- Pop Smoke “Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon”
- Rod Wave “SoulFly”
Favorite Hip-Hop Song
- Cardi B “Up”
- Internet Money ft. Gunna, Don Toliver & NAV “Lemonade”
- Lil Tjay ft. 6LACK “Calling My Phone”
- Polo G “RAPSTAR”
- Pop Smoke “What You Know Bout Love”
Favorite Male R&B Artist
- Chris Brown
- Giveon
- Tank
- The Weeknd
- Usher
Favorite Female R&B Artist
- Doja Cat
- H.E.R.
- Jazmine Sullivan
- Jhené Aiko
- SZA
Favorite R&B Album
- Doja Cat “Planet Her”
- Giveon “When It’s All Said And Done… Take Time”
- H.E.R. “Back of My Mind”
- Jazmine Sullivan “Heaux Tales”
- Queen Naija “missunderstood”
Favorite R&B Song
- Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak) “Leave The Door Open”
- Chris Brown & Young Thug “Go Crazy”
- Giveon “Heartbreak Anniversary”
- H.E.R. “Damage”
- Jazmine Sullivan “Pick Up Your Feelings”
Favorite Male Latin Artist
- Bad Bunny
- J Balvin
- Maluma
- Ozuna
- Rauw Alejandro
Favorite Female Latin Artist
- Becky G
- Kali Uchis
- KAROL G
- Natti Natasha
- ROSALÍA
Favorite Latin Duo or Group
- Banda MS de Sergio Lizárraga
- Calibre 50
- Eslabon Armado
- La Arrolladora Banda El Limón De Rene Camacho
- Los Dos Carnales
Favorite Latin Album
- Bad Bunny “EL ÚLTIMO TOUR DEL MUNDO”
- Kali Uchis “Sin Miedo (del Amor y Otros Demonios)”
- KAROL G “KG0516”
- Maluma “PAPI JUANCHO”
- Rauw Alejandro “Afrodisíaco”
Favorite Latin Song
- Bad Bunny & Jhay Cortez “DÁKITI”
- Bad Bunny x ROSALÍA “LA NOCHE DE ANOCHE”
- Farruko “Pepas”
- Kali Uchis “telepatía”
- Maluma & The Weeknd “Hawái (Remix)”
Favorite Rock Artist
- AJR
- All Time Low
- Foo Fighters
- Glass Animals
- Machine Gun Kelly
Favorite Inspirational Artist
- CAIN
- Carrie Underwood
- Elevation Worship
- Lauren Daigle
- Zach Williams
Favorite Gospel Artist
- Kanye West
- Kirk Franklin
- Koryn Hawthorne
- Maverick City Music
- Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Favorite Dance/Electronic Artist
- David Guetta
- ILLENIUM
- Marshmello
- Regard
- Tiësto
