MARIAH

< > Nominees for the “2006 American Music Awards” were announced and Mariah Carey, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Black Eyed Peas and Nickelback lead the nominations with three nods each. Carey, a nine-time American Music Award winner, was nominated for Favorite Female Artist in both the Pop/Rock and Soul/Rhythm & Blues categories as well as Favorite Album in the Soul/Rhythm & Blues category for “The Emancipation of Mimi.”

Winners will be announced during a Live star-studded show on ABC-TV featuring celebrity presenters, live performances and other surprises on Tuesday, November 21, 2006 at 8:00 PM ET/PT from inside the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA.

Congratulations Mariah on receiving the following AMA nominations:

Favorite Female Artist, Pop/Rock

Favorite Female Artist, Soul/Rhythm & Blues

Favorite Album, Soul/Rhythm & Blues – The Emancipation of Mimi