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Alicia Keys, Coldplay, Eagles Lead 2008 American Music Award Nominations

By Rich King on October 14, 2008

Alicia KeysHOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Alicia Keys racked up five nods, including artist of the year, to pace the field of 2008 American Music Award nominations announced Tuesday.

Competing against the 28-year-old singer for artist of the year honors will be rock bands Coldplay and the Eagles, in addition to R&B star Chris Brown and rapper Lil Wayne.

The Eagles and Coldplay both earned four nominations to finish second behind Keys. Brown and Lil Wayne had three nods apiece.

For the second straight year, winners will be determined through online voting, with votes accepted until Nov. 7.

The American Music Awards, which will once again be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will take place at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Nov. 23.

This year's scheduled AMA performers will include the Jonas Brothers, Rihanna, Ne-Yo, Pink, Taylor Swift, New Kids on the Block and the Pussycat Dolls.

2008 American Music Award Nominations

Pop/Rock

Male artist: Chris Brown, Kid Rock, Usher

Female artist: Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, Rihanna

Band, duo or group: Coldplay, Eagles, Daughtry

Album: "Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends" (Coldplay); "Long Road out of Eden" (Eagles); "As I Am" (Alicia Keys)

Country

Male artist: Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley

Female artist: Reba McEntire, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood

Band, duo or group: Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland

Album: "The Ultimate Hits" (Garth Brooks), "Still Feels Good" (Rascal Flatts), "Carnival Ride" (Carrie Underwood)

Rap/Hip-Hop

Male artist: Flo Rida, Lil Wayne, Kanye West

Band, duo or group: G Unit, Three 6 Mafia, Wu-Tang Clan

Album: "American Gangster" (Jay-Z), "Tha Carter III" (Lil Wayne), "Graduation" (Kanye West)

Soul/Rhythm & Blues

Male artist: Chris Brown, J. Holiday, Usher

Female artist: Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys, Rihanna

Album: "Growing Pains" (Mary J. Blige), "EMC2" (Mariah Carey), "As I Am" (Alicia Keys)

Soundtracks

Album: "Alvin and the Chipmunks," "Juno," "Mamma Mia!"

Alternative Rock

Artist: Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Linkin Park

Adult Contemporary

Artist: Daughtry, Eagles, Jordin Sparks

Latin

Artist: Enrique Iglesias, Juanes, Wisin Y Yandel

Contemporary Inspirational

Artist: Casting Crowns, MercyMe, Third Day

Additional Awards

Breakthrough artist: Colbie Caillat, Flo Rida, Jonas Brothers, Paramore, The-Dream

Artist of the year: Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Alicia Keys, Eagles, Coldplay

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