Washington, (ANI): Taylor Swift and Michael Jackson have both grabbed top nominations for the American Music Awards.

Country singer Swift, 19, was nominated for five categories including favorite female country music artiste, favorite female pop artiste and artist of the year. The King of Pop also won five nominations, followed by rapper Eminem who grabbed four, reports the People magazine.

Beyonce, the Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga, Kings of Leon and T.I. each nabbed three nominations for the awards slated for November 22 in Los Angeles.