Taylor Swift, Sam Smith Lead 2015 Billboard Music Awards Nominations
NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift’s mega-selling “1989” manuscript has warranted her a assignment for tip artist during a 2015 Billboard Music Awards.
Swift’s foe includes Sam Smith, Ariana Grande, One Direction and Katy Perry. Ludacris and Pete Wentz announced some of a nominees Tuesday on ABC’s “Good Morning America.”
Swift’s “1989” is a finalist for tip Billboard 200 album, where it will conflict efforts from Smith, Ed Sheeran, Maroon 5 and Pentatonix.
Swift is also adult for tip womanlike artist and tip prohibited 100 strain for a strike “Shake It Off.” Smith also warranted mixed nominations, including tip masculine artist and tip prohibited 100 strain for “Stay With Me.” More finalists will be announced after Tuesday.
The uncover will atmosphere live on ABC on May 17 from a MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Ludacris and Chrissy Teigen will horde a awards show.
The finish list of nominees:
Top Artist
Top New Artist
Top Male Artist
Top Female Artist
Top Duo/Group
Top Billboard 200 Artist
Top Hot 100 Artist
Top Digital Songs Artist
Top Radio Songs Artist
Top Touring Artist
Top Social Artist
Top Streaming Artist
Top RB Artist
Top Rap Artist
Top Country Artist
Top Rock Artist
Top Latin Artist
Top Dance/Electronic Artist
Top Christian Artist
Top Soundtrack
Top RB Album
Top Rap Album
Top Country Album
Top Rock Album
Top Latin Album
Top Dance/Electronic Album
Top Christian Album
Top Digital Song
Top Radio Song
Top Streaming Song (Audio)
Top Streaming Song (Video)
Top RB Song
Top Rap Song
Top Country Song
Top Rock Song
Top Latin Song
Top Dance/Electronic Song
Top Christian Song
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