American Music Awards 2010: Carrie Underwood Earns Two Noms, Only Idol Nominated

From today's press conference Danny Gokey second from left

Recording artists Taio Cruz and Demi Lovato will announce the nominations for the 2010 annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles at 9:30pt/12:30et today.

Carrie Underwood got TWO nominations:? Favorite Country Female Artist and Favorite Country Album forPlay On.? She’s the only Idol nominated for an AMA. Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppers nominated for Favorite Soundtrack Album.

Danny Gokey, Jennette McCurdy, Lance Bass and Whitney Port will host a digital, red carpet pre-show. Danny Gokey and Lance Bass were “on hand to discuss digital aspects of the show this year.”

Lady Antebellum and Eminem lead the nominations this year with 5 nominations each.? Justin Bieber was next with 4 noms.

Bon Jovi, Pink and Usher are confirmed to perform.

Check out all the nominees (and vote)? HERE.? Read the Press Release HERE.

The American Music Awards air November 21 8/7c on ABC.

UPDATE: FULL list of nominations after the jump.

POP or ROCK MUSIC

Favorite Male Artist
Justin Bieber
Eminem
Usher

Favorite Female Artist
Ke$ha
Lady Gaga
Katy Perry

Favorite Band, Duo or Group
The Black Eyed Peas
Lady Antebellum
Train

Favorite Album
Justin Bieber/ My World 2.0
Eminem/ Recovery
Katy Perry/ Teenage Dream

COUNTRY MUSIC

Favorite Male Artist
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Brad Paisley

Favorite Female Artist
Miranda Lambert
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood

Favorite Band, Duo or Group
Zac Brown Band
Lady Antebellum
Rascal Flatts

Favorite Album
Jason Aldean/ Wide Open
Lady Antebellum/ Need You Now
Carrie Underwood/ Play On

RAP/HIP-HOP MUSIC

Favorite Male Artist
B.o.B.
Drake
Eminem

Favorite Album
B.o.B./ B.o.B. Presents
Drake/ Thank Me Later
Eminem/ Recovery

SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES MUSIC

Favorite Male Artist
Chris Brown
Trey Songz
Usher

Favorite Female Artist
Alicia Keys
Rihanna
Sade

Favorite Album
Alicia Keys/ The Element of Freedom
Sade/ Soldier of Love
Usher/ Raymond v. Raymond

SOUNDTRACKS

Favorite Album
AC/DC / Iron Man 2
Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppers
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC

Favorite Artist
Muse
Phoenix
Vampire Weekend

ADULT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

Favorite Artist
Michael Buble
Lady Antebellum
Train

LATIN MUSIC
Favorite Artist
Daddy Yankee
Enrique Iglesias
Shakira

CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL

Favorite Artist
Casting Crowns
MercyMe
TobyMac

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Justin Bieber
Eminem
Ke$ha
Lady Gaga
Katy Perry

T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist Nominations
B.o.B
Justin Bieber
Taio Cruz
Jason Derulo
Ke$ha
Lady Antebellum
Travie McCoy
Mike Posner

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