Australian rapper Iggy Azalea scored the most American Music Award nominations with six nods, including the coveted artist of the year and favourite single and hip hop album, according to an announcement yesterday.

Singers John Legend and Pharrell Williams and pop star Katy Perry were not far behind with five nominations, followed by New Zealand’s Lorde with four.

English pop star Charli XCX and singer Jason Derulo announced the nominations in five categories on the ABC early news show Good Morning America.

Charli XCX will also perform at the three-hour awards ceremony for the first time. The November 23 show will be broadcast live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

The American Music Awards nominees and winners are chosen by the public, who vote online and via Twitter.

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