Taylor Swift snares six AMA nominations

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Taylor Swift says she is “absolutely walking on a cloud” over her six nominations for the American Music Awards. “I’ve never been nominated six times for any award show,” the country star said Tuesday before a benefit concert in Nashville. “This is just such a wonderful day for me.”

Her tally, announced Tuesday, even beat late superstar Michael Jackson, with five nods and rapper Eminem, with four.

The 19-year-old is up for the AMA’s big award, artist of the year, alongside Jackson, Lady Gaga, Eminem, and rock band Kings of Leon.

Her other nominations include favorite female pop and country artist, favorite adult contemporary artist and favorite pop and country album for “Fearless.” which has sold three million copies.

The nominees were selected through a combination of sales and radio airplay. American Music Award winners are determined by online fan voting and will be announced during a ceremony in Los Angeles on Nov. 22, airing on ABC.