US trade magazine Billboard has announced the nominees for its annual awards which take place in Las Vegas next week. The awards show, to be broadcast by Fox in the USA, will be fronted by US comedian Cedric ‘The Entertainer퉌_ and will feature performances from Justin Timberlake, Faith Hill, Avril Lavigne, Creed, Nelly, and Puddle Of Mudd, and a tribute to Run DMC퉌_s Jam Master Jay. Nickelback have been nominated for the following awards: Duo/Group of The Year: Creed, Linkin Park, Nickelback, Puddle of Mudd Hot 100 Single of the Year: Ashanti – Foolish, Nelly – Hot In Herre, Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland – Dilemma, Nickelback – How You Remind Me Rock Artist of the Year: Creed, Nickelback, Puddle of Mudd, Staind Best of luck to all in the Nickelback camp.