Here's what to expect from the three-hour ceremony:Kendrick Lamar, Bruno Mars and Ed Sheeran are tied for the top in nominations. The three each have 15 nods in various categories.They are followed by Post Malone, who has 10, Drake with 9, and Justin Bieber and Cardi B with 8 nominations.Here are some of the major category nominees:Top Artist:Kendrick LamarBruno MarsEd SheeranTaylor SwiftTop New Artist:Camila CabelloKodak BlackBillboard Chart Achievement Award:Camila CabelloEd SheeranTop Male Artist:Kendrick LamarBruno MarsPost MaloneEd SheeranTop Female Artist:Camila CabelloDemi LovatoTaylor SwiftTop Duo/Group:The ChainsmokersImagine DragonsTop R&B Artist:Chris BrownBruno MarsThe WeekndTop R&B Male Artist:Bruno MarsThe WeekndTop R&B Female Artist:BeyoncéTop Rap Artist:Kendrick LamarLil Uzi VertPost MaloneTop Rap Male Artist:Kendrick LamarPost MaloneTop Rap Female Artist:Bhad BhabieNicki MinajTop Country Artist:Kane BrownLuke CombsThomas RhettChris StapletonTop Country Male Artist:Thomas RhettChris StapletonTop Country Female Artist:Kelsea BalleriniMiranda LambertMaren MorrisTop Country Duo/Group Artist:Florida Georgia LineOld DominionZac Brown Band
Performances
The show is all about the performers and this year will be super star studded.Scheduled performers include new dad John Legend, Christina Aguilera, Demi Lovato, Ed Sheeran (who will perform via satellite from Dublin, Ireland) and Ariana Grande.
Icon Award
Speaking of star power, Janet Jackson will be receiving the Icon Award — marking her first TV performance in nine years.Past recipients include Prince, Stevie Wonder, Celine Dion and Jennifer Lopez.Singer Kellie Clarkson will host the show, which airs live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas starting 8 p.m. ET Sunday on NBC.
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