Psy has been nominated for 6 different categories for the upcoming Billboard Music Awards, which will take place in Las Vegas on May 19.

In the official announcement of the nominees, Billboard revealed that Psy will be competing for 6 awards at the award ceremony: Top New Artist, Top Streaming Artist, Top Rap Artist, Top Streaming Video, Top Rap Song and Top Dance Song.

Other big names that Psy will be jostling against for the number one selection boast a variety of super stars. The list includes 2012's Grammy Record of the Year winner Gotye, One Direction, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna and Carly Rae Jepson.

Billboard Music Awards select its winners via the sum of album and digital single sales, radio play counts, TV appearances, social network popularity and streaming.

Meanwhile, the grand winner of 2013 Billboard Music Awards will be among candidates Taylor Swift, Fun, and Maroon 5.

Psy became a global sensation last summer when he releasd his "Gangnam Style" music video on YouTube. The video went viral and became a huge hit all over the world. He became the record breaker for most liked video and most watched video of all time on YouTube as well.

He then signed a contract in the U.S. and began official promotions in the states. He received numerous love calls from various music programs and shows and his popularity soared. Parodies of his song popped up on YouTube, making his song even more famous. 

After his promotions were done, many were curious for his new song. Psy worked for many months preparing a song that would be even more upbeat and fun then "Gangnam Style." Psy had admittted that he was a bit pressured for his new song and that he even changed the choreography a few times because of it.

On April 12, he finally released his new song, "Gentleman" and performed it live for the first time on April 13 at his 'Happening' concert in Korea. Shortly afterwards, he released his "Gentleman" music video and received an overwhelming response.

He is now currently at around 200 million views today.