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American Music Awards 2015: List of Hispanic Artists Vying for 'Favorite Latin Artist' Award

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The full list of nominees for this year's American Music Awards was finally announced. The biggest names in the music industry at the moment, such as Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, and Nicki Minaj, all scored multiple nominations. Three Hispanic artists, on the other hand, are vying for the Favorite Latin Artist Award.

Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin, and Romeo Santos are all nominated for the category, Billboard reported. Iglesias has won the category six times in the past.

The AMAs 2015, produced by Dick Clark Productions, will be aired by ABC live from Los Angeles' Microsoft Theater on Nov. 22, Latin Times noted.

The nominees were announced by Joe Jonas and Charlie Puth on Tuesday, Oct. 13, on "Good Morning America," followed by a SnapChat (TheAMAs) announcement, Billboard wrote. Serving as the awards show's host is Jennifer Lopez.

Aside from her hosting duties, the 46-year-old entertainer will also perform material from her upcoming Las Vegas residency called "All I Have," ABC News reported.

Swift leads the AMAs 2015 nominations with six nods in her name, Billboard added. The Weeknd and Sheeran followed closely with five nominations each, while Smith, Minaj, and Meghan Trainor all bagged four chances to win a trophy. The nominations also include newcomers, such as Sam Hunt, Walk the Moon, Tove Lo, and Fetty Wap.

Fans can vote for their favorite artists on AMAvote.com. Check out some of the nominees below.

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

  • Luke Bryan
  • Ariana Grande
  • Maroon 5
  • Nicki Minaj
  • One Direction
  • Ed Sheeran
  • Sam Smith
  • Taylor Swift
  • Meghan Trainor
  • The Weeknd

SONG OF THE YEAR

  • Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth - "See You Again"
  • Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars - "Uptown Funk!"
  • Ed Sheeran - "Thinking Out Loud"
  • Taylor Swift - "Blank Space"
  • The Weeknd - "Can't Feel My Face"

COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR UN-LEASHED BY T-MOBILE

  • Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth - "See You Again"
  • Rihanna & Kanye West featuring Paul McCartney - "FourFiveSeconds"
  • Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars - "Uptown Funk!"
  • Skrillex & Diplo featuring Justin Bieber - "Where Are Ü Now"
  • Taylor Swift featuring Kendrick Lamar - "Bad Blood"

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST - POP/ROCK

  • Nick Jonas
  • Ed Sheeran
  • Sam Smith

FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST - POP/ROCK

  • Ariana Grande
  • Taylor Swift
  • Meghan Trainor

FAVORITE DUO OR GROUP - POP/ROCK

  • Maroon 5
  • One Direction
  • Walk the Moon

FAVORITE ALBUM - POP/ROCK

  • Ed Sheeran - "x"
  • Sam Smith - "In the Lonely Hour"
  • Taylor Swift - "1989"

TOP SOUNDTRACK

  • "Fifty Shades of Grey"
  • "Empire: Original Soundtrack from Season 1"
  • "Pitch Perfect 2"

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