Leading the pack of nominees is Katy Perry who received an impressive nine nominations, including nods for Video Of The Year and Best Female Video (both for that exploding "Firework").
A finalist on the Australian version of the global Idol franchise, "Summer Nights" spotlights the South African-born singer-songwriter's ability to write and perform big ballads that sure will pull a few heartstrings.
Leona Lewis' much-lauded new single "Collide" includes a melodic synth riff that appears to be based on Avicii's "Penguin." However, Avicii and his U.K. label Ministry of Sound claim that they were never involved in the making of Lewis' new single.