CHRIS BROWN
The crown prince of pop marked a new beginning for his singing career (and celebrity) with the release of his sixth studio LP X. Once again, Brown is up for the Best Male R&B/Pop Artist Award.
BRUNO MARS
With the eclectic pop sound of Unorthodox Jukebox, Bruno’s mellifluous voice and cascading choruses continued to reign over the pop charts.
MIGUEL
The magnetic, pompadour-sporting crooner followed up his stellar debut with the Grammy-winning LPKaleidoscope Dream.
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE
After a seven-year hiatus from music, JT re-entered the scene with “Suit & Tie,” the lead single from his latest album 20/20 Experience.
USHER
This top-selling R&B icon is now considered an elder statesman of soul. Thanks to 2012'sLooking 4 Myself, Usher maintained his position.