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American Music Awards 2014 Date, Nominees: Live on Nov. 23 With Rapper Iggy Azalea Leading Nominees

Raianne Fe Aguhar October 17, 2014 05:05 AM EST

Singer Iggy Azalea performs \"Fancy\" at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards. | REUTERS / Steve Marcus

Australian rapper Iggy Azalea leads the pack of stellar nominees from the music industry with six nominations in this year's American Music Awards to be held live on Nov. 23, at the Nokia Theater L.A.

John Legend, Katy Perry, and Pharrell Williams are close behind with five nominations each.

The nominees for Artist of the Year are: Iggy Azalea, Beyonce. Luke Bryan, Eminem, Imagine Dragons, John Legend, Lorde, One Direction, Katy Perry, and Pharrell Williams.

For Single of the Year, the nominees are Iggy Azalea's "Fancy" (feat. Charli XCX), John Legend's "All of Me," MAGIC!'s "Rude," Katy Perry's "Dark Horse" (feat. Juicy J), and Pharrell Williams' "Happy."

For New Artist Of The Year presented by Kohl's, the nominees are 5 Seconds of Summer, Iggy Azalea, Bastille, Sam Smith, and Meghan Trainor.

John Legend, Sam Smith, and Pharrell Williams are the favorites to win the Male Artist award– Pop/Rock.

Iggy Azalea, Lorde, and Katy Perry for Favorite Female Artist – Pop/Rock.

Imagine Dragons, One Direction, and OneRepublic for Favorite Band, Duo or Group - Pop/Rock

Lorde "Pure Heroine," One Direction "Midnight Memories" and Katy Perry "Prism" for Favorite Album - Pop/Rock.

Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, and Blake Shelton for Favorite Male Artist - Country.

Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves, and Carrie Underwood for Favorite Female Artist - Country.

Eli Young Band, Florida Georgia Line, and Lady Antebellum for Favorite Band, Duo or Group - Country.

Garth Brooks "Blame It On My Roots: Five Decades of Influences," Eric Church "The Outsiders," and Brantley Gilbert "Just As I Am" for Favorite Album - Country.

Iggy Azalea, Drake, and Eminem for Favorite Artist - Rap/Hip-Hop.

Iggy Azalea "The New Classic," Drake "Nothing Was The Same" and Eminem "The Marshall Mathers LP 2" for Favorite Album - Rap/Hip-Hop.

Chris Brown, John Legend, and Pharrell Williams for Favorite Male Artist - Soul/R&B.

Jhene Aiko, Beyoncé, and Mary J. Blige for Favorite Female Artist - Soul/R&B.

Beyoncé "Beyoncé," John Legend "Love in the Future," and Pharrell Williams "G I R L" for Favorite Album - Soul/R&B.

Bastille, Imagine Dragons, and Lorde for Favorite Artist - Alternative Rock.

Sara Bareilles, OneRepublic, and Katy Perry for Favorite Artist - Adult Contemporary.

Marc Anthony, Enrique Iglesias, and Romeo Santos for Favorite Artist - Latin.

Casting Crowns, Hillsong United, and Newsboys for Favorite Artist - Contemporary Inspirational.

Avicii, Calvin Harris, and Zedd for Favorite Artist - Electronic Dance Music.

Frozen, The Fault In Our Stars, and Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix for Favorite Soundtrack.

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