It was a banner day for Idol Top 4, Season 5 finalist Chris Daughtry, as his self-titled band was nominated thrice for the 2007 American Music Awards.

Daughtry’s self-titled album got a nomination for Best Pop/Rock album, a nomination for best adult contemporary artist and one for breakthrough artist.

While Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood have excelled as solo artists, Daughtry is the first Idol alum to really earn a name for himself as part of a band. His success has been totally legitimate, and while he isn’t the leader of some indie band, garnering tons of critical acclaim, Chris’ band has earned a Bon Jovi-esque following.

For 2007, “Daughtry” was the one album everybody said, “Wow, I had no idea it would be this good.”

So, does Chris have a real shot at three wins at the AMAs, to be broadcast on Nov. 18 and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel?

Nope. I do think he’ll win one, though.

Justin Timberlake should edge Daughtry out for best pop/rock album with his “FutureSex/LoveSounds,” and Norah Jones should clip Daughtry on the adult contemporary side of things.

However, as far as breakthrough artist? That should be all Daughtry, beating out Plain White T’s and Robin Thicke, who technically has been around for years, making me wonder what the criteria are for this category.

Nevertheless, this should be the first of many awards nominations for Daughtry as he should be a shoo-in for at least a couple Grammy nominations.