Macklemore and Ryan Lewis recently took home three MTV Video Music Awards. Now, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis have been honored with six American Music Award nominations. The rap duo received nods for Favorite Hip Hop/Rap Album, Artist of The Year, Single of The Year and more. Kendrick Lamar was nominated for Favorite Hip Hop/Rap Album, as well.
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Bruno Mars
Rihanna
Taylor Swift
Justin Timberlake
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Florida Georgia Line
Ariana Grande
Imagine Dragons
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Phillip Phillps
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
Florida Georgia Line Featuring Nelly – “Cruise”
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz – “Thrift Shop”
Robin Thicke Featuring Pharrell & T.I. – “Blurred Lines”
FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP – POP/ROCK
Imagine Dragons
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
One Direction
FAVORITE ARTIST – RAP/HIP-HOP
Jay Z
Lil Wayne
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
FAVORITE ALBUM – RAP/HIP-HOP
Jay Z – Magna Carta… Holy Grail
Kendrick Lamar – good kid, m.A.A.d city
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – The Heist