American Music Award for Artist of the Year


The American Music Award for Artist of the Year has been awarded since 1996. Years reflect the year during which the awards were presented, for works released in the previous year. The all-time winner in this category is Taylor Swift with 5 wins. Swift is also the most nominated artist with 6 nominations. Swift and One Direction are the only winners in this category for two years in a row.

Winners and nominees

1990s

2000s

2010s

Category facts

Multiple wins

; 5 wins
; 2 wins
; 6 nominations
; 4 nominations
; 3 nominations
; 2 nominations