Alicia Keys leads the pack in the nominations for the 2008 American Music Awards. The nominations were announced on Tuesday by late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, who will also host the Awards show when it is broadcast November 23 live on ABC. Joining Kimmel for the announcement were Jesse McCartney and Julianne Hough.

Keys was nominated in five categories including album of the year (for As I Am), and favorite female vocalist in both the pop/rock and soul/R&B categories. Keys was also nominated for the top award, artist of the year. In that category she will compete against Coldplay, The Eagles, Chris Brown and Lil’ Wayne. Coldplay and the Eagles picked up four nominations each, while Brown and Lil’ Wayne each received three.

The American Music Awards show, produced each year by Dick Clark, is traditionally a big ratings getter for ABC. Because the awards are based more on things like record sales than the Grammys, they are often viewed as more of a popularity contest. Even so, the annual show is often seen as a preview of what to expect at the more prestigious Grammy Awards, and nearly always draws good ratings for the network. This year’s broadcast will feature performances by Rihanna, Ne-Yo, Taylor Swift and the Pussycat Dolls.

Here is the list of nominees for the 2008 American Music Awards:

Artist of the year: Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Alicia Keys, Eagles, Coldplay

Pop/Rock:

Male artist: Chris Brown, Kid Rock, Usher

Female artist: Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, Rihanna

Band, duo or group: Coldplay, Eagles, Daughtry

Album: "Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends" (Coldplay); "Long Road out of Eden" (Eagles); "As I Am" (Alicia Keys).

Country:

Male artist: Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley

Female artist: Reba McEntire, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood

Band, duo or group: Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland

Album: "The Ultimate Hits" (Garth Brooks), "Still Feels Good" (Rascal Flatts), "Carnival Ride" (Carrie Underwood).

Rap/Hip-Hop:

Male artist: Flo Rida, Lil Wayne, Kanye West

Band, duo or group: G Unit, Three 6 Mafia, Wu-Tang Clan

Album: "American Gangster" (Jay-Z), "Tha Carter III" (Lil Wayne), "Graduation" (Kanye West).

Soul/Rhythm & Blues:

Male artist: Chris Brown, J. Holiday, Usher

Female artist: Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys, Rihanna

Album: "Growing Pains" (Mary J. Blige), "EMC2" (Mariah Carey), "As I Am" (Alicia Keys).

Soundtrack Album: "Alvin and the Chipmunks," "Juno," "Mamma Mia!"

Alternative Rock Artist: Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Linkin Park.

Adult Contemporary Artist: Daughtry, Eagles, Jordin Sparks.

Latin Artist: Enrique Iglesias, Juanes, Wisin Y Yandel.

Contemporary Inspirational Artist: Casting Crowns, MercyMe, Third Day.

Breakthrough artist: Colbie Caillat, Flo Rida, Jonas Brothers, Paramore, The-Dream.