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It’s official. Adele is having the best year ever.

The British export leads the pack of being the top finalist for the 2012 Billboard Awards. Adele is a finalist in 18 categories.  She’s up for Top Artist, Top 200 Artist, and Top Female Artist. Berry Gordy’s offspring, LMFAO, trail Adele by one category. Rihanna, who was a finalist in the most categories last year, was mentioned in 13 slots. Rapper Lil Wayne and pop star Lady Gaga share 10 mentions.

Justin Bieber, Carrie Underwood, and LMFAO will be performing at the awards ceremony. The show will take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on My 20th. Check back as we will announce more performers as they are revealed.

Take a look at some of the finalists below.

2012 Billboard Music Awards Finalists

Top Artist

Adele

Lady Gaga

Lil Wayne

Katy Perry

Rihanna

Top Hot 100 Song

“Rolling in the Deep” – Adele

“Party Rock Anthem” – LMFAO feat. Lauren Bennett and GoonRock

“Moves Like Jagger” – Maroon 5 feat. Christina Aguilera

“E.T.” – Katy Perry feat. Kanye West

“Give Me Everything” – Pitbull feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack, and Nayer

Top Billboard 200 Album

21 – Adele

Christmas – Michael Bublé

Take Care – Drake

Born This Way – Lady Gaga

Tha Carter IV – Lil Wayne

Top New Artist

Bad Meets Evil

Big Sean

Foster the People

Scotty McCreery

Wiz Khalifa

Top Male Artist

Justin Bieber

Chris Brown

Drake

Lil Wayne

Bruno Mars

Top Female Artist

Adele

Lady Gaga

Nicki Minaj

Katy Perry

Rihanna

Top Hot 100 Artist

Adele

LMFAO

Bruno Mars

Katy Perry

Rihanna

Top Billboard 200 Artist

Adele

Justin Bieber

Michael Bublé

Lady Gaga

Lil Wayne

Top Digital Songs Artist

Adele

LMFAO

Bruno Mars

Katy Perry

Rihanna

Top Radio Songs Artist

Adele

Katy Perry

Bruno Mars

Rihanna

Nicki Minaj

Top R&B Artist

Beyoncé

Chris Brown

Cee Lo Green

Miguel

Rihanna

Top Rap Artist

Drake

Lil Wayne

LMFAO

Wiz Khalifa

Nicki Minaj

For the rest of the finalists, click here.

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