The 2020 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMA) revealed its nominations for this year’s upcoming award show ceremony, which is scheduled to take place on Nov. 8, 2020, virtually this year due to COVID-19 concerns.

Leading this year with the most nominations Is Lady Gaga who received seven, following Justin Bieber and BTS who received five. 

This year’s “Best Electronic” category saw nominations for Calvin Harris, David Guetta, The Chainsmokers, Kygo, Marshmello, and Martin Garrix (who took home the award in the 2019 ceremony).

The 2020 MTV EMA’s will see three additional awards added to their programming including “Best Latin,” “Video for Good” and “Best Virtual Live.”

Fans can vote for their favorite artists through MTV EMA’s official webpage or through social media.  The artist who receives the most votes from fans will take home the trophy.  All voting will close on Nov. 2.

MTV Europe Music Awards is an award show presented by Viacom International Media Networks to honor artists in music and pop culture.  It was originally conceived as an alternative to the MTV Video Music Awards held in the United States.  Held every year in a different country, the international award ceremony has been typically broadcast in the United Kingdom.  For additional information, please visit the award ceremony’s official web-page here.

For a complete list of the 2020 MTV EMA nominations, please see below.

2020 MTV Europe Music Awards

Best Video

  • Billie Eilish – everything i wanted
  • Cardi B – WAP ft Megan Thee Stallion
  • DJ Khaled – POPSTAR ft Drake starring Justin Bieber
  • Karol G – Tusa ft Nicki Minaj  
  • Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande – Rain On Me
  • Taylor Swift – The Man
  • The Weeknd – Blinding Lights

Best Artist

  • Dua Lipa
  • Harry Styles
  • Justin Bieber
  • Lady Gaga
  • Miley Cyrus
  • The Weeknd

Best Song

  • BTS – Dynamite
  • DaBaby – Rockstar ft Roddy Ricch
  • Dua Lipa – Don’t Start Now
  • Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande – Rain On Me
  • Roddy Ricch – The Box
  • The Weeknd – Blinding Lights

Best Collaboration

  • BLACKPINK, Selena Gomez – Ice Cream
  • Cardi B – WAP ft Megan Thee Stallion
  • DaBaby – Rockstar ft. Roddy Ricch
  • Justin Bieber – Intentions ft Quavo
  • Karol G – Tusa ft Nicki Minaj
  • Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande – Rain On Me
  • Sam Smith, Demi Lovato – I’m Ready

Best Electronic

  • Calvin Harris
  • David Guetta
  • Kygo
  • Marshmello
  • Martin Garrix
  • The Chainsmokers

Best Pop

  • BTS
  • Dua Lipa
  • Harry Styles
  • Justin Bieber
  • Katy Perry
  • Lady Gaga
  • Little Mix

Best Group

  • 5 Seconds of Summer
  • BLACKPINK
  • BTS
  • Chloe x Halle
  • CNCO
  • Little Mix

Best New

  • BENEE
  • DaBaby
  • Doja Cat
  • Jack Harlow
  • Roddy Ricch
  • YUNGBLUD

Biggest Fans

  • Ariana Grande
  • BLACKPINK
  • BTS
  • Justin Bieber
  • Lady Gaga
  • Taylor Swift

Best Latin

  • Anuel AA
  • Bad Bunny
  • J Balvin
  • Karol G
  • Maluma
  • Ozuna

Best Rock

  • Coldplay
  • Green Day
  • Liam Gallagher
  • Pearl Jam
  • Tame Impala
  • The Killers

Best Hip Hop

  • Cardi B
  • DaBaby
  • Drake
  • Eminem
  • Megan Thee Stallion
  • Roddy Ricch
  • Travis Scott

Best Alternative

  • blackbear
  • FKA twigs
  • Hayley Williams
  • Machine Gun Kelly
  • The 1975
  • twenty one pilots

Video for Good  

  • Anderson .Paak – Lockdown
  • David Guetta & Sia – Let’s love
  • Demi Lovato – I Love Me
  • H.E.R. – I Can’t Breathe
  • Jorja Smith – By Any Means
  • Lil Baby – The Bigger Picture

Best Push

  • AJ Mitchell
  • Ashnikko
  • BENEE
  • Brockhampton
  • Conan Gray
  • Doja Cat
  • Georgia
  • Jack Harlow
  • Lil Tecca
  • Tate McRae
  • Wallows
  • YUNGBLUD

Best Virtual Live

  • BTS – Bang Bang Con: The Live
  • J Balvin – Behind The Colores Live Experience
  • Katy Perry @ Tomorrow Land – Around The World
  • Little Mix – UNCancelled
  • Maluma – Papi Juancho Live
  • Post Malone – Nirvana Tribute
Written by Natalie Wicks Events, Features