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It’s official. Adele is having the best year ever.
The British export leads the pack of being the top finalist for the 2012 Billboard Awards. Adele is a finalist in 18 categories. She’s up for Top Artist, Top 200 Artist, and Top Female Artist. Berry Gordy’s offspring, LMFAO, trail Adele by one category. Rihanna, who was a finalist in the most categories last year, was mentioned in 13 slots. Rapper Lil Wayne and pop star Lady Gaga share 10 mentions.
Justin Bieber, Carrie Underwood, and LMFAO will be performing at the awards ceremony. The show will take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on My 20th. Check back as we will announce more performers as they are revealed.
Take a look at some of the finalists below.
2012 Billboard Music Awards Finalists
Top Artist
Adele
Lady Gaga
Lil Wayne
Katy Perry
Rihanna
Top Hot 100 Song
“Rolling in the Deep” – Adele
“Party Rock Anthem” – LMFAO feat. Lauren Bennett and GoonRock
“Moves Like Jagger” – Maroon 5 feat. Christina Aguilera
“E.T.” – Katy Perry feat. Kanye West
“Give Me Everything” – Pitbull feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack, and Nayer
Top Billboard 200 Album
21 – Adele
Christmas – Michael Bublé
Take Care – Drake
Born This Way – Lady Gaga
Tha Carter IV – Lil Wayne
Top New Artist
Bad Meets Evil
Big Sean
Foster the People
Scotty McCreery
Wiz Khalifa
Top Male Artist
Justin Bieber
Chris Brown
Drake
Lil Wayne
Bruno Mars
Top Female Artist
Adele
Lady Gaga
Nicki Minaj
Katy Perry
Rihanna
Top Hot 100 Artist
Adele
LMFAO
Bruno Mars
Katy Perry
Rihanna
Top Billboard 200 Artist
Adele
Justin Bieber
Michael Bublé
Lady Gaga
Lil Wayne
Top Digital Songs Artist
Adele
LMFAO
Bruno Mars
Katy Perry
Rihanna
Top Radio Songs Artist
Adele
Katy Perry
Bruno Mars
Rihanna
Nicki Minaj
Top R&B Artist
Beyoncé
Chris Brown
Cee Lo Green
Miguel
Rihanna
Top Rap Artist
Drake
Lil Wayne
LMFAO
Wiz Khalifa
Nicki Minaj
For the rest of the finalists, click here.
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