Performers announced for The 2012 Billboard Music Awards

The 2012 Billboard Music Awards has announced the performers for the award show this year. The list include Usher, Kelly Clarkson, Linkin Park, Nelly Furtado, Justin Bieber, Carrie Underwood, LMFAO, The Wanted and CeeLo Green. More performers could be added.

You can see the full list nominees and categories here. The one with the most nominations is Adele with 18. Next is LMFAO with 17, Rihanna with 13, Lil Wayne and Lady Gaga has 10 each, and Katy Perry snagged 9 and also scored multiple nominations.

The Billboard Awards will air live on May 20th on ABC at 8 p.m. ET from the MGM Grand Arena. I will try to have a live stream posted on the site, where you can view it. Are going to be watching?