Alter Bridge, Evanescence, and others to drop in on the Billboard Awards December 1st, 2004 Oh my is it time for another meaningless advertising promotional award show? The Billboard awards which will play host to a number of acts which will include appearances of Alter Bridge, Evanescence, Hoobastank, and Three Days Grace. Rock acts up for awards this year include Linkin Park and Hoobastank up for the 'Group Artist of the Year' Award. Incubus, Jet, Linkin Park, and Three Days Grace are in the running for the 'Modern Rock Artist of the Year' Award. Hoobastank are also up for the categories of 'Top 40 Single of the Year' and 'Digital track of the Year.' If you want to know who wins and can handle annoying teenage screaming, catch the 2004 Billboard Awards Wednesday December 8th on FOX.