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Newcomer leads music awards nominations

Published 9:00 pm Tuesday, November 13, 2001

Associated Press

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Rhythm &blues newcomer Alicia Keys, who won commercial and critical acclaim with the album "Songs in A Minor," received a leading five American Music Awards nominations Tuesday.

Keys’ debut disc has been among the year’s top sellers, fueled by the success of her No. 1 song "Fallin’." She received nominations in both the pop and R&B categories for favorite female artist and favorite new artist.

The nominees for the 29th annual awards were announced by Jewel and Sean "P. Diddy" Combs. The three-hour ceremony will be broadcast live by ABC-TV on Jan. 9 from Los Angeles.

Gospel and contemporary Christian music got their own category this year with Yolanda Adams, Steven Curtis Chapman and Donnie McClurkin getting the first nominations for contemporary inspirational artist.

Nominees are compiled from music industry publications and the results are revealed at the ceremony. Winners are selected by a national sampling of about 20,000 listeners.

Nominees for the 29th annual American Music Awards:

Male Artist: Lenny Kravitz, R. Kelly, Shaggy.

Female Artist: Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez.

Band, Duo or Group: Dave Matthews Band, ‘N Sync, U2.

Album: "Everyday," Dave Matthews Band; "Survivor," Destiny’s Child; "Celebrity," ‘N Sync.

New Artist: Nelly Furtado, Alicia Keys, Lifehouse.

Male Artist: Ginuwine, R. Kelly, Luther Vandross.

Female Artist: Aaliyah, Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys.

Band, Duo or Group: Destiny’s Child, The Isley Brothers featuring Ronald Isley aka Mr. Biggs, Jagged Edge.

Album: "Aaliyah," Aaliyah; "All for You," Janet Jackson; "Songs in A Minor," Alicia Keys.

New Artist: Blu Cantrell, Alicia Keys, Musiq Soulchild.

Male Artist: Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, Travis Tritt.

Female Artist: Sara Evans, Faith Hill, Jo Dee Messina.

Band, Duo or Group: Brooks &Dunn, Lonestar, SHeDAiSY.

Album: "Steers &Stripes," Brooks &Dunn; "I’m Already There," Lonestar; "Set This Circus Down," Tim McGraw.

New Artist: Jamie O’Neal, Blake Shelton, Trick Pony.

  • Adult Contemporary Artist: Enya, LeAnn Rimes, Sade.

  • Latin Music Artist: Enrique Iglesias, Shakira, Jaci Velasquez.

  • Rap/Hip Hop Artist: Nelly, Ja Rule, Shaggy.

  • Alternative Music Artist: Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, Staind.

  • Contemporary Inspirational Artist: Yolanda Adams, Steven Curtis Chapman, Donnie McClurkin.

  • Soundtrack: "American Pie 2," "Moulin Rouge," "Save the Last Dance."

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