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2008 American Music Awards - Contemporary Inspirational - Favorite Artist

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"2008 American Music Awards (AMAs)" host Jimmy Kimmel and recording artists Julianne Hough and Jesse McCartney revealed the American Music Awards nominees this morning from the Beverly Hills Hotel. Rihanna, Ne-Yo, Taylor Swift, the Pussycat Dolls and New Kids on The Block were also announced as performers for the 36th annual AMAs, joining previously named performers the Jonas Brothers and P!nk. Additional acts and presenters will be announced in the coming weeks.
The live broadcast will take place at the NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd (8:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on ABC.
For the second year, winners will be determined by online voting at amavote.com, the official voting location (votes will be collected from October 14 to November 7). Artists will be honored in the categories of Pop/Rock, Country, Rap/Hip-Hop, Soul/R&B, Alternative, Adult Contemporary, Latin and Contemporary Inspirational. Fans can go to the official homepage of the "2008 American Music Awards," ama.abc.com, to find performer and presenter announcements, artist information, etc ...
Alicia Keys leads the pack this year with five nominations, Favorite Female Artist in both the Pop/Rock and Soul/R&B categories, two Favorite Album nominations for her album, As I Am, in the Pop/Rock and Soul/R&B categories as well as an Artist of the Year nod. Coldplay garnered four nominations this year, Favorite Artist in the Alternative Rock category, Favorite Band Duo or Group and Favorite album, for Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends, in the Pop/Rock category and Artist of the Year. Eagles also earned four nominations; Favorite Band Duo or Group and Favorite Album in the Pop/Rock category, Favorite Artist in the Adult Contemporary category and Artist of the Year. In addition to Alicia Keys, Coldplay and Eagles; Lil Wayne and Chris Brown round out the 2008 Artist of the Year nominees.
Larry Klein, AMA producer stated, "From our nominees to performances, to Jimmy Kimmel's humor, this year's AMA's is sure to be a great evening. The show is a true reflection of popular culture and what is current to consumers of live and recorded music."
Orly Adelson, dick clark productions president stated, "Our 2008 show's impressive roster of talent makes November 23 a must-see night for any music fan; this is what is special about the AMA's. No matter what type of music you enjoy, the American Music Awards always delivers the hottest acts across all music genres. It is a music lover's night to celebrate."


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Casting Crowns
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MercyMe
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Third Day
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Activity: H$3,215
Settled as Third Day on Mon 24th Nov 2008 5:07am PST

Suspend date: Fri 7th Nov 2008 11:59pm PST Settlement date: Mon 24th Nov 2008 5:07am PSTPrediction cut-off: Predictions on this question after Fri 7th Nov 2008 11:59pm PST have been voided because they were made after the question could be settled

Initial likelihoods: Casting Crowns: 34%, MercyMe: 33%, Third Day: 33%

Action history:

Created Wed 15th Oct 2008 12am PDT by destry[Admin]
Suspended Fri 7th Nov 2008 11:59pm PST : Suspend date reached
Settled as 'Third Day' Mon 24th Nov 2008 5:07am PST by jenniandboys[Admin]

Suspend date: Fri 7th Nov 2008 11:59pm PST Settlement date: Mon 24th Nov 2008 5:07am PSTPrediction cut-off: Predictions on this question after Fri 7th Nov 2008 11:59pm PST have been voided because they were made after the question could be settled
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Predictions (4)

4 predictions

11 weeks ago
jenniandboys[Admin] predicted Casting Crowns (H$100 at 57%)
11 weeks ago
ryanb37 predicted Casting Crowns (H$2,000 at 46%)
12 weeks ago
kruijs[Power User] predicted Casting Crowns (H$100 at 41%)
12 weeks ago
sdchargers[Power User] predicted Casting Crowns (H$500 at 37%)

Comments (3)

Casting Crowns is so great!!!!!...but up against tough competition..
If you have never heard "lifesong", "who am I", "voice of truth", "praise you in this storm"- worth checking out...They got a lot of good stuff
posted 12 weeks ago
But, all three are really good...tough competition.
posted 12 weeks ago
@sdchargers - I love all of those... but 'slow fade' and 'if we are the body' are my two favorites.
posted 12 weeks ago

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