Sharing second place, Drake and Ed Sheeran both scored five nods.
Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and The Chainsmokers are also among this years nominees.
Appearing onGood Morning AmericaThursday, Ciara kicked off the AMA excitement by announcing the first six categories.

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The rest of the nominees for the largest fan-voted show in the world were announced byBillboardvia Facebook Live.
Check out the list of nominees below, and thenvote here for your favorite artists.
The 45th annual AMAs will air Nov. 19 on ABC.
Halsey, CloserLuis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat.
Justin Bieber, DespacitoDJ Khaled feat.
Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper & Lil Wayne, Im The OneMaroon 5 feat.
Kendrick Lamar, Dont Wanna KnowThe Weeknd feat.
Halsey, CloserLuis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee feat.
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