Olivia Rodrigo And The Weeknd Lead The Way With Most AMA Nominations

The 2021 American Music Awards will take place on November 21.

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The Microsoft Theater will host the awards show.

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AMAs announced nominees on October 28.

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Olivia Rodrigo has the most nominations with seven. The Weeknd has six.

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Doja Cat, Giveon, and Bad Bunny, were all tied for five nominations, each.

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Olivia Rodrigo was one of the biggest breakout stars of 2021.

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18-year-old Rodrigo had a number one single and number one album, this year.

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The Weeknd has had two number one singles and one number one album, since November 2019.

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AMAs will return to holding a live audience this year.

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