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