Justin Bieber Leads Teen Choice Awards 2012 Nominations

19 May 2012, 11:28 | Updated: 19 May 2012, 11:35

The 'Boyfriend' singer picks up a total of five nominations for this year's awards ceremony.

Justin Bieber picked up the most music nominations at this year's Teen Choice Awards with a total of five nods to his name.

The nominations for the 2012 ceremony were announced this week and the 'Boyfriend' singer is second only to hit supernatural series The Vampire Diaries for the amount of awards he is up for. 

Justin is nominated for Male Artist against the likes of 'Take Care' rapper Drake, Summertime Ball 2012 star Pitbull, The Voice US vocal coach Blake Shelton and "Marry You' singer BRuno Mars.

The 'Never Say Never' singer is also up for Male Hottie, Fashion Icon and Choice Twit awards at this year's ceremony, which is due to take place in late July.

Adele, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Taylor Swift and Jennifer Lopez have each been nominated for Female Artist, while Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Flo Rida, Pitbull and Kanye West will all face off for R&B/Hip-Hop Artist.

'Chasing The Sun' singers The Wanted have also received a nomination in the Music Group category, opposite the likes of LMFAO and Gym Class Heroes.

The Teen Choice Awards 2012 is due to officially take place on 22nd July with voting now open for fans.