DRAKE SWEEPS IT ALL: THEY ARE HERE!!!!!!!! 2010 MUCH MUSIC NOMINATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OUR VMA'S STRAIGHT FROM THE "C"

Smooth rhymin’ Canadian rap superstar Drake leads the pack with seven nods as the 2010 MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS nominations were announced today. Drake is nominated in two UR FAVE categories and for MuchVIBE’s Hip-Hop Video of the Year for the song “Successful”. Other multiple nominees include Hedley, Justin Bieber, Adam Lambert, Ke$ha, MMVAs co-host Miley Cyrus, and performer Katy Perry.

Honouring the baddest, raddest, and wildest Canadian videos of the year, the musical extravaganza airs live Sunday, June 20 at 9 p.m. ET on MuchMusic. The MMVAs RED CARPET SPECIAL kicks off the party at 8 p.m. ET.

The MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS celebrate creativity in the Canadian music video industry, honouring the artists, as well as those behind the camera. Also nabbing numerous nods are MuchMusic-discovered Stereos, the ever-changing Lady Gaga, seven-time MMVAs winners Billy Talent, fan favourites Alexisonfire, and the pride of Halifax, rapper Classified.

“Everyone from experienced veterans to newcomers are represented in our 2010 MMVAsnominees,” said Brad Schwartz, Senior Vice-President, General Manager, Much MTV Group, CTV Inc. “The list reflects industry leaders in the music video industry and our viewers’ favourites, which we celebrate in the MuchMusic way by throwing the biggest street party of the year for all our fans!”

Performers confirmed thus far include co-host Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber and Katy Perry. Watch for more announcements on performers and presenters to be released in the coming weeks. Fans 14+ from across Canada can get to the biggest night in music by bookmarking mmva.muchmusic.com, following @MuchMusic on Twitter, and watching MUCHONDEMAND for details! Wristband giveaway information to be announced soon.

For those fans who can’t make it to the T dot, no need to fear – MuchMusic has joined forces with media partners to win the ultimate MMVAs flyaway prize packages, including VIP passes to the show. Look for details in the coming weeks on mmva.muchmusic.com and with the following partners and also here on HipHossip:

CHUM Radio Network
Vancouver – The Beat 94.5
Edmonton – 91.7 FM
Toronto – 104.5 CHUM FM
Halifax – 101.3 FM

Radio
Toronto – Z103 FM
Toronto – Flow 93.5
Ottawa – HOT 89.9

Online
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