Adam Lambert and Paula Abdul announce AMA noms

A runner-up and former judge were on hand to announce the nominees for the 2009 American Music Awards this morning in Los Angeles. Adam Lambert and Paula Abdul were two artists chosen to announce the nominees, most likely because they are two of the most talked about musicians that have been out there this year.

Adam then went on to spill to Ryan Seacrest on his morning radio program that he will indeed be performing his new single during the show's live broadcast. He said of the performance:

"I want some dancing up there. I want some costumes. I want some fire....I really want it to be something to look at, something really, really exciting and over the top."

As for Idol alums up for various categories, Carrie Underwood is nominated for "Favorite Country Music Female Artist" and Daughtry is nominated for "Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist." Both are expected to lose to country superstar Taylor Swift in their respective categories.

The fan-voted 2009 American Music Awards will be broadcast live on ABC on Sun., Nov. 22, at 8 p.m. ET.