HANDICAPPING THE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS Z100 Radio Personality Shelley Wade Picks the Favorites

Will Justin Timberlake, who many people think emulates Michael Jackson, actually win the Michael Jackson International Artist of the Year award at this years American Music Awards in November? Z100 midday air personality Shelley Wade thinks he has a great chance to do just that.

Will Justin Timberlake, who many people think emulates Michael Jackson, actually win the Michael Jackson International Artist of the Year award at this years American Music Awards in November? Z100 midday air personality Shelley Wade thinks he has a great chance to do just that.

Timberlake vies for the honor against Cher, Madonna, Shania Twain and tour mate Christina Aguilera.

Both Michael and Justin were the standout talents in their respective groups and then went on to have hugely successful solo careers," said Wade, who is the Midday Air-Personality at Z100 New York. Many people had doubts that Justin could make the transition from being an 'N Sync member to being a totally viable solo artist. When I interviewed Justin this past summer, I told him that he proved the naysayers wrong by delivering a solid album and being one the best performers out there. He told me that he wished his Mom could hear me say that!"

Wade says that other top 40 artists who are strong contenders for American Music Awards this year are Beyonce (Fans Choice Award and Favorite Album -- Hip-Hop/R&B), Matchbox Twenty (Favorite Band, Duo or Group), Missy Elliott (Favorite Female Artist -- Rap/Hip-Hop) and Black Eyed Peas (Favorite Band, Duo or Group -- Rap/Hip-Hop).

The American Music Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will air on Sunday, November 16 at 8 p.m. Wade is available for interviews about todays popular artists.

About Shelley Wade:
With a cheerful demeanor, Shelley Wade is known as a breath of fresh air for New York radio. Hailing from Houston, Wade breezed into New York radio in the summer of 2001. She loves New York and has incorporated interesting facts about the city into her show, which airs from Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on 100.3 FM, in a daily feature called Shelleys Trivia." At lunchtime she plays the days most requested songs in the High Noon Countdown.