The 2018 American Music Awards Nominees were announced, and evidently, it’s a YouTube world. Music stars Bebe Rexha, Kane Brown, Ella Mai, Normani and revealed the 2018 American Music Awards nominations Wednesday morning, live from YouTube Space L.A.

The nominations are now being evaluated by a litany of new criteria; radio airplay, streaming, social activity and touring, fan interactions, including album and digital song sales. This is the 1st time the YouTube Music platform will be a presenting partner for the American Music Awards, scheduled to be broadcasted live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, October 9th, at 8pm. Here are the relevant nominees…

Favorite Male Artist – Country 
Luke Bryan
Thomas Rhett
Kane Brown

Favorite Female Artist – Country 
Maren Morris
Carrie Underwood
Kelsea Ballerini

Favorite Duo or Group – Country 
Lanco
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line

Favorite Album – Country 
Luke Combs, This One’s for You
Kane Brown, Kane Brown
Thomas Rhett, Life Changes

Favorite Song – Country 
Kane Brown, “Heaven”
Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line, “Meant to Be”
Dan + Shay, “Tequila”

(and just so you can be plugged in to what your kids are listening to)

Tour of the Year 
Ed Sheeran
Taylor Swift
U2
Beyoncé and Jay-Z
Bruno Mars

Favorite Soundtrack 
The Greatest Showman
Black Panther
The Fate of the Furious

Favorite Social Artist
Demi Lovato
Shawn Mendes
BTS
Cardi B
Ariana Grande