R&B sensation Adele garnered four nominations for the upcoming 39th annual American Music Awards, organizers announced Tuesday, to edge out a pack of superstars including Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Lil' Wayne and Taylor Swift, who each received a total of three nods. The coveted Artist of the Year Award will be handed out to Adele, Swift, Perry, Gaga or Lil' Wayne.
So far, organizers have confirmed that Perry will perform at the ceremony, as well as Pitbull, with additional performers to be announced over the next few weeks. The ceremony will take place November 20th at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, and ABC will air the event live.