The 39th American Music Awards: Who Will Win

The 39^th American Music Awards will be broadcast Sunday, November 20, 2011 at 8 p.m. ET.

Adele performs in Seattle, WA 2011

Credit Niko D/Creative Commons

Scheduled performances include Nicki Minaj, Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez (although they won’t be performing together).

Other performances include Maroon 5, Kelly Clarkson, Daughtry, Mary J. Blige, and Justin Bieber.

The acclaimed Artist of the Year nominees includes four females and one male entertainer. They are: Adele (pictured), Lady Gaga, Lil Wayne, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift.

Here are some of the other nominees:

• Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber and Pitbull are up for Favorite Male Artist in Pop or Rock.
• Adele, Lady Gaga, and Katy Perry are nominated for Favorite Female Artist in Pop or Rock.
• Maroon 5, OneRepublic, and LMFAO are up for Favorite Band, Duo or Group in Pop or Rock.
• Sara Evans, Miranda Lambert, and Taylor Swift are nominated for Favorite Female Artist in County.
• Brad Paisley, Jason Aldean, and Blake Shelton are nominated for Favorite Male Artist in Country.
• The Band Perry, Zac Brown Band, and Lady Antebellum are up for Favorite Band, Duo or Group in Country.
• Chris Brown, Usher, and Trey Songz are nominated for Favorite Male Artist in Soul/Rhythm and Blues.
• Beyonce, Rihanna, and Kelly Rowland are nominated for Favorite Female Artist in Soul/Rhythm and Blues. 
• For Contemporary Inspirational the artist nominees include, Casting Crowns, Third Day, and TobyMac. 

Who will win? Who will perform? Who will cry during their acceptance speech? 

Watch live online at ABC.go.com.  The show promises to feature some unique collaboration. One never knows what to expect during Sunday’s live performances.