This years Billboard Music Awards are sure not to disappoint fans This year includes chart topping artists being nominated in major categories and some big names in the music industry will be taking the stage to performing including top nominees; Imagine Dragons and Luke Bryan.

This year the most nominations were a tie between Imagine Dragons and newcomer Lorde, with both acts receiving 12 nominations. The awards will be held on May 18th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will air live on ABC.

The awards have been known for featuring larger than life performances from some of the biggest names in music. TheCelebrityCafe.com is counting down the top ten Billboard Music Award performers who are set to take the stage for the big award show. From Luke Bryan to Imagine Dragons this is going to be one award show that is hard to forget. Who are you looking forward to seeing take the stage this year? Comment below and add your thoughts.

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10. Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez will be one of the honorees during the award show. Lopez will be honored with the Icon award of 2014. She will also be performing with Pitbull the anthem for this year’s FIFA World Cup, “We Are One (Ole Ola).

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9. Pitbull

Pitbull be an artist to watch during the awards when he takes the stage with Jennifer Lopez to perform their World Cup anthem. Pitbull is known for getting the party started.

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8. 5 Seconds of Summer

The comers, 5 Seconds of Summer are going to take the stage and introduce their pop song to viewers around the world.

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7. Surprise Appearances

The Billboard Music Awards are known for their surprise appearances and collaborations between artists, even though nothing has been announced yet, it is likely that a few surprise performances will take place before the night is over.

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6. Luke Bryan

Male country superstar, Luke Bryan, will be taking the stage and when he takes the stage there is no telling what might happen. From hip shaking to catchy lyrics, this will be one performance not to be forgotten anytime soon.

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5. Jason DeRulo

Jason DeRulo came back into the music industry with his single “Talk Dirty” and fans are excited to see him return to the award show spotlight with this performance.

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4. One Republic

One Republic has taken over the music charts with their single, “Counting Stars” and now fans will get to see the group perform live. It is not yet been announced which single they will be playing during the show.

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3. Florida Georgia Line

When it comes to being a breakout group, no one has reached that status like country group Florida Georgia Line. From their first single, “Cruise” to now, the group has taken over not only the country music charts but the mainstream charts as well.

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2. Imagine Dragons

Imagine Dragons have 12 nominations and will be performing live. With so many nominations and hit singles over the past year, fans are left wondering what the group will be performing.

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1. John Legend

John Legend has taken over the radio airwaves with his single, “All of Me.” All of the attention in the MGM Grand and at home will be on Legend when he takes the stage for what is sure to be a memorable performance.