Usher Then and Now: Check out a young Usher in his overalls and baseball cap! Guess he’s always had a red carpet smile, but boy has he matured (note: his rock-hard abs of today). Usher is one of five nominees up for three awards: Favorite Male Artist Pop/Rock; Favorite Male Artist, Soul/R&B; and Favorite Album Soul/R&B. Goes to show that despite an influx of newer younger talent, Usher is here is still on top. See the entire gallery of AMA stars before the fame at Snakkle.com




Taylor Swift Then and Now: Right at home in the country music category, Swift is up for Favorite Female Artist, Country at this year’s 2012 AMAs. From “Our Song" to the catchy “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” the talented blonde is growing up before our eyes! The mini singer-songwriter has already sold over 23 million albums and the hits just keep on coming. See the entire gallery of AMA stars before the fame at Snakkle.com




Kelly Clarkson Then and Now: Clarkson has clearly been singing from a young age, judging by this retro pic from her high-school past. Looking plucky and smiley now, the talented “American Idol” winner is up for Favorite Female Artist, Pop/Rock (along with Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj) and Favorite Artist, Adult Contemporary. And who could say no to that star-level sparkle? See the entire gallery of AMA stars before the fame at Snakkle.com





Carrie Underwood Then and Now: Another “American Idol” alum, Underwood is right at home in the world of country. She’s up for an AMA for Favorite Female Artist, Country and Favorite Album, Country this year. The Oklahoma native was raised on a farm and gave up singing after high school to pursue a “practical life.” In 2004, she auditioned for “American Idol” and became the Season 4 winner… Making it the most “practical” decision of her life. See the entire gallery of AMA stars before the fame at Snakkle.com



Adele Then and Now: This Cinderella story started with Myspace: a friend posted Adele’s demo to the social media site and Adele was offered a recording contract with XL Recordings in 2006. Within two years, her debut album “19” was released, followed by “21,” which made her an international and overnight success. You wouldn’t guess it that this little tyke would grow up to be such a vocal powerhouse, but Adele is up for Favorite Artist, Adult Contemporary category at the AMAs this year, and rightly so! See the entire gallery of AMA stars before the fame at Snakkle.com



Justin Bieber Then and Now: From flat-topped hair to perfectly coifed, little Bieber has come a long way since his You Tube crooning. Now an international pop sensation, it’s no surprise JBiebs is up for three AMAs this year: Favorite Male Artist, Pop/Rock; Artist of the Year, and Favorite Album, Pop/Rock. With a strong Bieber fever-fueled fan base and a slew of number ones under his belt, the newly [rumored] single eighteen-year-old is running out of things to reach for! See the entire gallery of AMA stars before the fame at Snakkle.com



Katy Perry Then and Now: Pop singer Katy Perry is up for Artist of the Year as well as Favorite Female Artist, Pop/Rock at this year’s AMAs. The once wholesome, Christian singer has made huge strides since her hit single “I Kissed A Girl,” giving her the edge she needs to combat the likes of Kelly Clarkson, Nicki Minaj and Rihanna for Favorite Female Artist in the pop category. Perry also faces pop star heavyweights Justin Bieber, Drake, Maroon 5, and Rihanna for Artist of the Year... Ready, set, fight! See the entire gallery of AMA stars before the fame at Snakkle.com


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