Post Malone tops AMA noms, Swift could break MJ’s record

 In this June 15, 2019 file photo, Post Malone performs at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn. Malone is top contender at 2019 American Music Awards. Dick Clark Productions anunced Thursday, Oct. 24 that Malone scored seven minations. fan-voted AMAs will air live on v. 24. 

Post Malone is top contender at 2019 American Music Awards, where Taylor Swift has a chance to moonwalk past Michael Jackson’s record for most wins at show.

Dick clark productions anunced Thursday that Malone scored seven minations, while newcomer Billie Eilish and Ariana Grande each earned six minations. Swift, who has won 23 AMAs, is up for five awards and could surpass King of Pop, who holds record for most wins with 24 trophies.

2019 AMAs will air live on v. 24 from Microsoft ater in Los Angeles. Swift, Malone and Grande, along with Drake and Halsey, are minated for top prize: artist of year.

Lil Nas X, who set a record for most weeks at . 1 with “Old Town Ro,” earned five minations.