Adele Leads American Music Awards Nominations

First Published: October 11, 2011 2:37 PM EDT Credit: Getty Premium Caption Adele performs on stage at Paradiso in Amsterdam on April 8, 2011LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Adele has the years most popular album with 21, so it makes sense that shes the most nominated artist for this years American Music Awards. The nominees were announced Tuesday in Los Angeles, and Adele led all nominees with four. The British soul singer and songwriter was nominated for artist of the year, favorite female artist, favorite adult contemporary artist and favorite album for 21. Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Lil Wayne, Katy Perry, Rihanna and The Band Perry all trailed Adele closely with three nominations each. Lil Wayne, Swift, Perry and Lady Gaga are all competing with Adele in the artist of the year category. The 39th annual American Music Awards will be held Nov. 20 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. It will air live on ABC. (Copyright 2011 by Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed) Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.