Michael Jackson earns American Music Awards nod

Michael Jackson earns American Music Awards nod
The Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Jackson has a chance to win artist of the year posthumously at the American Music Awards.

Fans will select winners by online voting. The awards will be televised Nov. 22 on ABC from Los Angeles.

Jackson is up against Lady Gaga, Eminem, Kings of Leon and Taylor Swift for the show's top honor. Jackson died in Los Angeles on June 25, in the midst of rehearsals for a comeback tour.

Country star Swift tops all artists with six nominations. Jackson has five and Eminem has four.

Published 10/13/09 by


AP Recording News

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  • 100 percent Michael. He is in a very elite group of artists of our time. His music touches my soul like very few artist do. I get chills when I hear Earth Song and so many other meaningful songs. Some artist today do not have that music and lyrics...
    Anonymous 11/21/09 Reply
  • hello michael jackson i miss you a lot i am one of your music fan aswel to if you know that.
    from katie
    Anonymous 10/24/09 Reply
  • salut tout le monde on est 1 groupe de chanteuse algerienne mon adresse est maissa-cassif02@hotmail.com
    on est 2 maissa et meriam aller sur youtube ecriver me singing mj
    Anonymous 10/23/09 Reply
  • i love you micheal
    NaimaC 10/22/09 Reply
  • i think that michael jackson should win this award because if hant pass he would have won it anyway
    Anonymous 10/21/09 Reply
    • i think that michael should win this award because if he didnt pass he would have won it anyway
      Anonymous 10/21/09
  • he should win all he should be the artist of a life time
    Anonymous 10/19/09 Reply
  • love mj
    TashaeT 10/16/09 Reply
  • I love Michael Jackson I mean who does not
    ladybug855 10/16/09 Reply
  • for sure he will win the award i mean come on he's the king of all kings .
    Anonymous 10/16/09 Reply
  • LuvYouForever Michael... Sure You'll win all these awards cuz the whole world recognize your amazing talent.... You'll always be the Best, the one and only Entertainer of all time !
    sweenypowl 10/16/09 Reply
  • We dont need to guess about the awards cause our very own greatest entertainer will be looking down on earth with a smile on that handsome face and win over everyone for the awards that is Michael jackson love u
    Anonymous 10/15/09 Reply
  • Vote for ours angel and king . .. . Michael deserve all awards on this earth . . he is unique and Icon . . . . Love Michael
    Anonymous 10/14/09 Reply
  • go n vote for the Greatest Intertainer that ever live!!!!!!!! i love you mj. wish you were here.
    Anonymous 10/14/09 Reply
  • The King Of Pop MJ will win all the awards because he was and will always be the Greatest Intertainer of the whole UNIVERSE, I miss that you will not be here to except your honors. Rest in peace.
    With much Love and respect
    Ali
    AliR9 10/13/09 Reply
  • I hope THE KING OF POP MJ wins all the 5 awards cause he's THE BEST ENTERTAINER IN THE GLOBE. LOVE U soooo much MICHAEL JACKSON. R.I.P
    Anonymous 10/13/09 Reply
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