Ashanti and pop rock group the Jonas Brothers — Nick, Kevin and Joe — were on hand to announce the list of nominees for the 2007 American Music Awards at The Beverly Hills Hotel on Tuesday.

Jimmy Kimmel is returning for his fourth time to host the 35th anniversary of the popular awards show.

For the first time in AMAs history, winners will be determined by online voting at ama.abc.com. Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Linkin Park and Daughtry lead the pack with three nominations each.

The ceremony will broadcast live from the Nokia Theater in downtown L.A. on Sunday, Nov. 18 @ 8PM on ABC.

Click inside for 20+ pictures of Ashanti and the Jonas Brothers as well as the full list of 2007 American Music Awards Nominees…

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2007 American Music Awards Nominees

Pop/Rock:

– Male artist: Akon, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake

– Female artist: Beyonce, Fergie, Avril Lavigne

– Band, duo or group: Linkin Park, Maroon 5, Nickleback

– Album: “Daughtry” (Daughtry), “Minutes To Midnight” (Linkin Park), “FutureSex/LoveSounds” (Justin Timberlake)

Country:

– Male artist: Toby Keith, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley

– Female artist: Martina McBride, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood

– Band, duo or group: Big & Rich, Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts

– Album: “Let It Go” (Tim McGraw), “Me And My Gang” (Rascal Flatts), “Some Hearts” (Carrie Underwood)

Soul/Rhythm & Blues:

– Male artist: Akon, Ne-Yo, T-Pain

– Female artist: Beyonce, Fantasia, Rihanna

– Album: “B’Day” (Beyonce), “Double Up” (R. Kelly), “FutureSex/Love Sounds” (Justin Timberlake)

Rap/Hip Hop:

– Male artist: Fabolous, T.I., Young Jeezy

– Band, duo or group: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Pretty Ricky, Shop Boyz

– Album: “Strength & Loyalty” (Bones Thugs-N-Harmony), “T.I. vs. T.I.P.” (T.I.), “The Inspiration” (Young Jeezy)

Adult Contemporary:

– Artist: Daughtry, Norah Jones, John Mayer

Alternative:

– Artist: Linkin Park, My Chemical Romance, the White Stripes

Latin:

– Artist: Daddy Yankee, Juan Luis Guerra y 440, Jennifer Lopez

Contemporary Inspirational:

– Artist: Casting Crowns, Jeremy Camp, tobyMac

Soundtracks:

– Album: “Dreamgirls,” “Hairspray,” “High School Musical 2″

Breakthrough:

– New artist: Daughtry, Plain White T’s, Robin Thicke