Justin Bieber may have been nominated for 11 Billboard Music Awards last year, but this year, it looks like Adele is the one stealing the top spot with nominations in eight categories. Although Justin didn't quite lead the nominations this year, he's still nominated in four categories and will perform during the show.
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Joining Justin on the list of confirmed performers are The Wanted, LMFAO and Carrie Underwood.
The 2012 Billboard Music Awards air live Sunday, May 20 at 8PM EST on ABC.
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Top Artist: Adele Lady Gaga Lil Wayne Katy Perry Rihanna
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 Duo/Group: The Black Eyed Peas Coldplay Lady Antebellum LMFAO Maroon 5
Top Billboard 200 Artist: Adele Justin Bieber Michael Buble Lady Gaga Lil Wayne
Top Hot 100 Artist: Adele LMFAO Bruno Mars Katy Perry Rihanna
Top Digital Songs Artist: Adele LMFAO Bruno Mars Katy Perry Rihanna
Top Radio Songs Artist: Adele Katy Perry Bruno Mars Nicki Minaj Rihanna
Top Touring Artist: Bon Jovi Taylor Swift Take That U2 Roger Walters
Top Social Artist: Justin Bieber Eminem Lady Gaga Rihanna Shakira
Top Streaming Artist: Lil Wayne LMFAO Nicki Minaj Bruno Mars Rihanna
Top Digital Media Artist: Adele Justin Bieber Lady Gaga Lil Wayne Rihanna
Top Pop Artist: Adele Lady Gaga LMFAO Katy Perry Rihanna
Top R&B Artist: Beyonce Chris Brown Cee Lo Green Miguel Rihanna
Top Rap Artist: Drake Lil Wayne LMFAO Nicki Minaj Wiz Khalifa
Top Country Artist: Jason Aldean Zac Brown Band Lady Antebellum Blake Shelton Taylor Swift
Top Rock Artist: The Black Keys Coldplay Foster The People Foo Fighters Mumford & Sons
Top Latin Artist: Mana Pitbull Prince Royce Romeo Santos Shakira
Top Dance Artist: David Guetta Lady Gaga LMFAO Rihanna Britney Spears
Do you plan on tuning in? Which nominees are you rooting for?
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