According to a list of candidates released by the American Airlines Music Awards via Social media on Saturday, BTS has two names: "Favorite Iruvar Or group - Pop/Rock" (FAVORITE DUO OR group - POP/ROCK), and "Favorite Social Artist" (Favorite Social Artist). He was named in the category.
BTS previously won the "Favorite Social The Artist" award in 2018. Last year, he won three-part trophies, including the category, "Tour of the Year" (TOUR OF THE YEAR), and "Favorit Iruvar Or group - Pop/Rock".
BTS will compete with Jonas Brothers and Maroon 5 for this year's "Favorit Iruvar Or group - Pop/Rock" category.
In the 'Favorite Social The Artist', which has been nominated for the third year, K-pop boy groups EXO and nct 127 were also nominated. This is the first time EXO and nct 127 have been nominated for the American Airlines Music Awards.
With them, pop stars who have a strong influence in Social media such as Billy Eilis and Ariana Grande compete for the prize.
The category of 'The Artist of the Year' is contested by Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Post Malone, Roddy Rich and Wickend.
The American Airlines Music Awards are historic Awards that started in 1974 and are considered to be the three major music Awards of United States of America along with the Grammy Awards and the Billboards Music Awards.
Candidates are based on Billboards, partner Nielsen Music, and Next Big Sound based on the album and digital sound source sales of The Artist, radio broadcasts, streaming, social activities and tours.
The Awards will be decided by a fan vote on the American Airlines Music Awards website, and the Awards will air on ABC on the 22nd of next month.
EXO and nct 127 in two categories, 'Favorite Social The Artist' and 'Favorite Pop/Rock group', also entered the first stage..' Competition with BTS for 'Social The Artist'