American Music Awards

American Music Awards (1974- )

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The American Music Awards (AMAs) is an annual American music awards show, created by Dick Clark in 1973 for ABC when the network's contract to present the Grammy Awards expired. Unlike the Grammys, which are awarded on the basis of votes by members of the Recording Academy, the AMAs are determined by a poll of the public and music buyers. The award statuette is manufactured by the New York firm Society Awards.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 20:00 (180 min)

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EpisodeNameAirdate
2025-05-262025 American Music AwardsMay 26, 2025
2022-11-2050th Annual American Music Awards 2022Nov 20, 2022
2021-11-2149th Annual American Music Awards 2021Nov 21, 2021
2020-11-2248th Annual American Music Awards 2020Nov 22, 2020
2019-11-2447th Annual American Music Awards 2019Nov 24, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did American Music Awards make its premiere?

American Music Awards premiered on February 19, 1974.

Who hosted the first American Music Awards?

Roger Miller and Helen Reddy hosted the first American Music Awards.

Which singer won the award for 'Favorite Soul/R&B Single' in the first AMA?

Stevie Wonder won the award for 'Favorite Soul/R&B Single' in the first AMA for his song "Superstition".

In the second AMA, which band won the award for 'Favorite Pop/Rock Group'?

Chicago won the award for 'Favorite Pop/Rock Group' in the second AMA.

Who won 'Favorite Country Album' in the third AMA held in 1976?

John Denver won 'Favorite Country Album' in the third AMA held in 1976 for his album "Back Home Again".

Who won 'Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist' in the fifth AMA held in 1978?

Natalie Cole won 'Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist' in the fifth AMA held in 1978.

Which band won the award for 'Favorite Pop/Rock Album' in the sixth AMA held in 1979?

Doobie Brothers won the award for 'Favorite Pop/Rock Album' in the sixth AMA held in 1979 for their album "Minute by Minute".

In the seventh AMA held in 1980, who won the award for 'Favorite Country Female Artist'?

Barbara Mandrell won the award for 'Favorite Country Female Artist' in the seventh AMA held in 1980.

Which group won the award for 'Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group' in the eighth AMA held in 1981?

Earth, Wind & Fire won the award for 'Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group' in the eighth AMA held in 1981.

Who won the award for 'Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist' in the ninth AMA held in 1982?

Stevie Nicks won the award for 'Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist' in the ninth AMA held in 1982.

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