It was announced that Halsey is nominated for two awards at this years American Music Awards and although she is happy, she is also disappointed in the nominee, male-dominated choices.

 

Halsey is nominated for Favourite Song in Pop / Rock and Collaboration of the Year with The Chainsmokers for ‘Closer’.  Also in that category, Drake, Justin Bieber, Ed Sheeran and The Weeknd.

 

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In addition to Collaboration of the Year, Artist of the Year, Video of the Year, Favourite Album for Pop / Rock and many more, they are all male-dominated categories.

 

Halsey spoke out on Twitter and expressed how disappointed she was with the male nominee pool and she also says how it’s a missed opportunity for other women artists.

 

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One tweet reads, “Really honored to have received an @AMAs nomination but really disappointed to hear near exclusively male names… such a missed opportunity.”

 

 

The other, “So many incredible female artists have released this year. hoping the coming award shows give them the credit that is due to them.”

 

The 2017 American Music Awards will air Nov. 19.

 

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