Taylor Swift, Maroon 5 and Fun. Lead 2013 Billboard Music Awards Nominees
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The three acts bags 11 nominations each while Rihanna, Carly Rae Jepsen and One Direction trail close behind.

AceShowbiz - As the 2013 Billboard Music Awards announced this year's complete rundown of nominees, superstar acts Taylor Swift, Maroon 5 and Fun. end up on the top of the list, earning nominations in 11 different categories. The winners will be revealed during the star-studded ceremony that will take place on Sunday, May 19 live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Swift and the Adam Levine-fronted pop rock band will vie for the Top Artist award as the Nate Ruess-led indie rock group competes for the Top Hot 100 Artist and Top Duo/Group trophies. Swift is riding on the blockbuster success of her "Red" album, while Fun. is still reeling from the popularity of their chart-topping single "We Are Young", with Maroon 5 having their own slew of hit songs this year with "Payphone", "Daylight", and "One More Night".

Following close behind with 10, 9 and 8 nominations respectively are Barbadian princess Rihanna, "Call Me Maybe" hit singer Carly Rae Jepsen and global boyband One Direction. RiRi is also up for the Top Artist award while Jepsen's viral hit "Call Me Maybe" is competing in the Top Hot 100 Song, Top Pop Song, Top Digital Song and Top Radio Song categories. The 1D heartthrobs are also included in the Top Artist nominees and will be facing off Jepsen, PSY, Gotye and The Lumineers for the Top New Artist title.

A notable addition at this year's edition of the BBMA is the EDM categories, with David Guetta, Skrillex, Swedish House Mafia and deadmau5 fighting for the Top EDM Album prize, while Baauer's "Harlem Shake", Calvin Harris' "Feel So Close" and Swedish House Mafia's "Don't You Worry Child" featuring John Martin are singled out for the Top EDM song recognition.

Additionally, this year's Billboard Music Awards will present the inaugural Milestone Award for "an innovative artist that achieved a notable chart milestone over the past year." Taylor Swift is up against Justin Bieber and Bruno Mars for the honor, with the winner to be decided based on fans votes.

2013 Billboard Music Awards Nominations Top Artist:

Top New Artist: Top Male Artist: Top Female Artist: Top Duo/Group: Top Hot 100 Artist: Top Billboard 200 Artist: Top Pop Artist: Top R&B Artist: Top Rap Artist: Top Country Artist Top Rock Artist Top Pop Album: Top R&B Album: Top Rap Album: Top Country Album: Top Rock Album: Top Pop Song: Top R&B Song: Top Rap Song: Top Country Song: Top Dance Song:

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