Mariah Carey’s comeback continues, with her name announced at the top of the nominee list for the upcoming American Music Awards. For the 33rd edition of the AMAs, Carey and her recent chart-blazer, The Emancipation Of Mimi, have garnered nods for favourite female artist and album in both the pop/rock and soul/r&b categories. The runners-up, at three nominations each, were 50 Cent (with The Massacre), Idol alum Kelly Clarkson (with Breakaway) and Green Day with their ridiculously popular American Idiot. In the long shadow of first place, Eminem, Destiny’s Child, Fantasia, Toby Keith, Tim McGraw and Gretchen Wilson each netted two nominations. Of course, as much as “it’s an honour just to be nominated,” we all know it’s the winning that counts so the nominees can compare their actual statues when they’re handed out November 22 in Los Angeles.

Best R&B Band, Duo or Group
Destiny’s Child
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Pretty Ricky

Best R&B Album
The Emancipation of Mimi (Mariah Carey)
Destiny Fulfilled (Destiny’s Child)
Free Yourself (Fantasia)

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