American Music Awards
The American Music Awards is an annual American music awards show, generally held in the Fall, created by Dick Clark in 1973 for ABC when the network's contract to air the Grammy Awards expired. It is the first of the Big Three music award shows held annually. Until the 2005 edition, both the winners and the nominations were selected by members of the music industry, based on commercial performance, such as sales and airplay. Since the 2006 edition, winners have been determined by a poll of the public and fans, who can vote through the AMAs website. The award statuette is manufactured by New York firm Society Awards.
History and overview
Conception
The AMAs was created by Dick Clark in 1973 to compete with the Grammy Awards after the move of that year's show to Nashville, Tennessee led to CBS picking up the Grammy telecasts after its first two in 1971 and 1972 were broadcast on ABC. In 2014, American network Telemundo acquired the rights to produce a Spanish-language version of the American Music Awards and launched the Latin American Music Awards in 2015.Until the 2005 edition, both the winners and the nominations were selected by members of the music industry, based on commercial performance, such as sales and airplay. Since the 2006 edition, winners have been determined by a poll of the public and fans, who can vote through the AMAs website, while nominations have remained based on sales, airplay, now including activity on social networks, and video viewing. Before 2010, had nominations based only on sales and airplay and nominated every work, even if old. The Grammys have nominations based on vote of the Academy and only nominate a work from their eligibility period that changes often.
Hosts
The first hosts for the first telecast of the AMAs were Helen Reddy, Roger Miller, and Smokey Robinson. Helen Reddy not only hosted the show but also became the first female artist to win an AMA for Favorite Pop/Rock Female artist. For the first decade or so, the AMAs had multiple hosts, each representing a genre of music. For instance, Glen Campbell would host the country portion, while other artists would co-host to represent their genre. In recent years, however, there has been one single host.In 1991, Keenen Ivory Wayans became the first Hollywood actor to host the AMAs.
From its inception in 1973 until 2003, the AMAs have been held in mid- to late-January, but were moved to November beginning in 2003 so as not to further compete with other major awards shows and allows for ABC to have a well-rated awards show during November sweeps.
For the 2008 awards, Jimmy Kimmel hosted for the fourth consecutive year. In 2009–2012, there was no host for the first time in history. Instead, the AMAs followed the Grammys' lead in having various celebrities give introductions. However, rapper Pitbull hosted the 2013 ceremony and 2014 ceremony. Jennifer Lopez hosted the 2015 show. Gigi Hadid and Jay Pharoah hosted the 2016 show. Tracee Ellis Ross hosted the show in 2017 and 2018. Ciara hosted the 2019 show.
Between 2012 and 2014, as part of a marketing strategy for Samsung, the American Music Awards used the lock screen wallpaper of Samsung Galaxy smartphones rather than envelopes to reveal winners. A magnetic screen cover on each phone kept the wallpaper image with the winner's name secret until opened.
In August 2018, Dick Clark Productions announced a two-year sponsorship and content partnership with YouTube Music.
Ceremonies
Categories
Current award categories
Past award categories
Most wins
The record for most American Music Awards won is held by Taylor Swift, who has amassed twenty-nine awards. The record for most American Music Awards won by a male artist belongs to Michael Jackson, who has collected twenty-six awards. The record for most American Music Awards won by a group belongs to Alabama, who have collected twenty-three awards.Artist | Number of awards |
Taylor Swift | 29 |
Michael Jackson | 26 |
Alabama | 23 |
Whitney Houston | 22 |
Kenny Rogers | 19 |
Garth Brooks | 17 |
Justin Bieber | 15 |
Reba McEntire | 15 |
Lionel Richie | 15 |
Carrie Underwood | 15 |
Rihanna | 13 |
Willie Nelson | 12 |
Janet Jackson | 11 |
Tim McGraw | 11 |
Stevie Wonder | 11 |
Mariah Carey | 10 |
Randy Travis | 10 |
Bruno Mars | 10 |
Most wins in a single ceremony
The record for the most American Music Awards won in a single year is held by Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston, each with 8 awards to their credit.- Michael Jackson 8
- Whitney Houston 8
Most wins by category
- Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift
- Song of the Year: Kenny Rogers
- Favorite Male Artist – Pop/Rock: Barry Manilow, Eric Clapton, Michael Bolton, Michael Jackson and Justin Bieber
- Favorite Female Artist – Pop/Rock: Taylor Swift, Whitney Houston, Olivia Newton-John
- Favorite Duo or Group – Pop/Rock: Aerosmith, The Black Eyed Peas, Hall & Oates and One Direction
- Favorite Album – Pop/Rock: Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson, Justin Bieber
- Favorite Male Artist – Country: Garth Brooks
- Favorite Female Artist – Country: Reba McEntire
- Favorite Duo or Group – Country: Alabama
- Favorite Album – Country: Carrie Underwood
- Favorite Artist – Rap/Hip-Hop: Eminem
- Favorite Album – Rap/Hip-Hop: Nicki Minaj
- Favorite Male Artist – Soul/R&B: Luther Vandross
- Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B: Rihanna
- Favorite Album – Soul/R&B: Michael Jackson
- Favorite Artist – Alternative Rock: Linkin Park
- Favorite Artist – Adult Contemporary: Celine Dion
- Favorite Artist – Latin Music: Enrique Iglesias
- Favorite Artist – Contemporary Inspirational: Casting Crowns
- Favorite Artist – Electronic Dance Music: Marshmello, Calvin Harris and The Chainsmokers
Special awards
Award of Merit
The American Music Award of Merit has been awarded to thirty two artists, the latest being Sting.International Artist Award of Excellence
The International Artist Award of Excellence is described as "an award which recognizes artists whose popularity and impact cross national boundaries and is only given when there is a deserving recipient who is worthy of recognition for their accomplishments" and has been awarded to seven artists:- Michael Jackson
- Rod Stewart
- Led Zeppelin
- Bee Gees
- Aerosmith
- Beyoncé
- Whitney Houston
Icon Award
- Rihanna
Dick Clark Award for Excellence
- Taylor Swift
Award of Achievement
- Michael Jackson
- Prince
- Mariah Carey
- Katy Perry
Lifetime Achievement Award
- Diana Ross
Artist of the Decade
- 1990s: Garth Brooks
- 2010s: Taylor Swift
;Poll
- 1950s: Elvis Presley
- 1960s: The Beatles
- 1970s: Stevie Wonder
- 1980s: Michael Jackson
Artist of the Century
- Michael Jackson won the Artist of the Century award in the 29th American Music Awards held on January 9, 2002.
Other winners and nominees
American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Video
The American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Video was first awarded in 1984, but discontinued since 1988.Year | Artist | Video | Ref |
1984 | - | - | - |
1984 | Michael Jackson | "Beat It" | |
1984 | Billy Joel | "Tell Her About It" | |
1984 | Michael Jackson | "Billie Jean" | |
1985 | - | - | |
1985 | Lionel Richie | "Hello" | |
1985 | Prince | "When Doves Cry" | |
1985 | Ray Parker Jr. | "Ghostbusters" | |
1986 | - | - | |
1986 | Huey Lewis and the News | "The Power of Love" | |
1986 | A-ha | "Take On Me" | |
1986 | Philip Bailey and Phil Collins | "Easy Lover" | |
1987 | - | - | |
1987 | Lionel Richie | "Dancing on the Ceiling" | |
1987 | Belinda Carlisle | "Mad About You" | |
1987 | Janet Jackson | "When I Think of You" | |
1987 | Robert Palmer | "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On" | |
1988 | - | - | |
1988 | Janet Jackson | "When I Think of You" | |
1988 | Peter Gabriel | "Sledgehammer" | |
1988 | Robert Palmer | "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On" | |
- | - | - |
American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Video Artist
The American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Video Artist was first awarded in 1985, but discontinued since 1987.Year | Artist | Ref |
1985 | - | - |
1985 | Lionel Richie | |
1985 | Bruce Springsteen | |
1985 | Prince | |
1986 | - | |
1986 | Bruce Springsteen | |
1986 | Huey Lewis | |
1986 | Phil Collins | |
1987 | - | |
1987 | Billy Ocean | |
1987 | Howard Jones | |
1987 | Peter Gabriel | |
1987 | Robert Palmer | |
- | - |
American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Video Artist
The American Music Award for Favorite Video Artist was first awarded in 1985, but discontinued since 1987.Year | Artist | Ref |
1985 | - | - |
1985 | Cyndi Lauper | |
1985 | Laura Branigan | |
1985 | Tina Turner | |
1986 | - | |
1986 | Pat Benatar | |
1986 | Aretha Franklin | |
1986 | Madonna | |
1987 | - | |
1987 | Madonna | |
1987 | Belinda Carlisle | |
1987 | Janet Jackson | |
1987 | Whitney Houston | |
- | - |
American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group Video Artist
The American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group Video Artist was first awarded in 1985, but discontinued since 1987.Year | Artist | Ref |
1985 | - | - |
1985 | Huey Lewis and the News | |
1985 | Culture Club | |
1985 | Duran Duran | |
1986 | - | |
1986 | Wham! | |
1986 | Eurythmics | |
1986 | Tears for Fears | |
1987 | - | |
1987 | Huey Lewis and the News | |
1987 | Culture Club | |
1987 | Run-DMC | |
1987 | Simple Minds | |
- | - |
American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock New Artist
The American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock New Artist was first awarded in 1989, but discontinued since 2003.Year | Artist | Ref |
1989 | - | - |
1989 | Tracy Chapman | |
1989 | Rick Astley | |
1989 | Taylor Dayne | |
1990 | - | |
1990 | Milli Vanilli | |
1990 | Living Colour | |
1990 | Traveling Wilburys | |
1991 | - | |
1991 | Vanilla Ice | |
1991 | Mariah Carey | |
1991 | Wilson Phillips | |
1992 | - | |
1992 | C+C Music Factory | |
1992 | Boyz II Men | |
1992 | Color Me Badd | |
1993 | - | |
1993 | Pearl Jam | |
1993 | Arrested Development | |
1993 | TLC | |
1994 | - | |
1994 | Stone Temple Pilots | |
1994 | Blind Melon | |
1994 | SWV | |
1995 | - | |
1995 | Ace of Base | |
1995 | All-4-One | |
1995 | Counting Crows | |
1996 | - | |
1996 | Hootie & the Blowfish | |
1996 | Alanis Morissette | |
1996 | Blues Traveler | |
1997 | - | |
1997 | Jewel | |
1997 | Donna Lewis | |
1997 | No Doubt | |
1998 | - | |
1998 | Spice Girls | |
1998 | Matchbox Twenty | |
1998 | The Wallflowers | |
1999 | - | |
1999 | NSYNC | |
1999 | Natalie Imbruglia | |
1999 | Third Eye Blind | |
2000 | - | |
2000 | Britney Spears | |
2000 | Jennifer Lopez | |
2000 | Kid Rock | |
2001 | - | |
2001 | 3 Doors Down | |
2001 | Jessica Simpson | |
2001 | Macy Gray | |
2002 | - | |
2002 | Alicia Keys | |
2002 | Lifehouse | |
2002 | Nelly Furtado | |
2003 | - | |
2003 | Ashanti | |
2003 | Kelly Clarkson | |
2003 | Puddle of Mudd | |
- | - |
American Music Award for Favorite Country Video
The American Music Award for Favorite Country Video was first awarded in 1984, but discontinued since 1988.- Two-time nominees: Alabama, Hank Williams Jr., Reba McEntire and Willie Nelson
Year | Artist | Video | Ref |
1984 | - | - | - |
1984 | Alabama | "Dixieland Delight" | |
1984 | Dolly Parton | "Potential New Boyfriend" | |
1984 | Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson | "Pancho and Lefty" | |
1985 | - | - | |
1985 | Anne Murray | "A Little Good News" | |
1985 | The Statler Brothers | "Elizabeth" | |
1985 | Willie Nelson | "Tougher Than Leather" | |
1986 | - | - | |
1986 | The Highwaymen | "Highwayman" | |
1986 | Alabama | "40 Hour Week " | |
1986 | Hank Williams Jr. | "All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight" | |
1987 | - | - | |
1987 | The Judds | "Grandpa " | |
1987 | Dwight Yoakam | "Honky-Tonk Man" | |
1987 | George Jones | "Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes" | |
1987 | Reba McEntire | "Whoever's in New England" | |
1988 | - | - | |
1988 | Randy Travis | "Forever and Ever, Amen" | |
1988 | Hank Williams Jr. | "My Name Is Bocephus" | |
1988 | Reba McEntire | "What Am I Gonna Do About You" | |
- | - | - |
American Music Award for Favorite Country Male Video Artist
The American Music Award for Favorite Country Male Video Artist was first awarded in 1985, but discontinued since 1987.- Two-time nominees: Hank Williams Jr.
Year | Artist | Ref |
1985 | - | - |
1985 | Willie Nelson | |
1985 | Hank Williams Jr. | |
1985 | Waylon Jennings | |
1986 | - | |
1986 | Hank Williams Jr. | |
1986 | Lee Greenwood | |
1986 | Ricky Skaggs | |
1987 | - | |
1987 | George Jones | |
1987 | Gary Morris | |
1987 | George Strait | |
1987 | Mel McDaniel | |
- | - |
American Music Award for Favorite Country Female Video Artist
The American Music Award for Favorite Country Female Video Artist was first awarded in 1985, but discontinued since 1987.- Three-time nominees: Anne Murray
- Two-time nominees: Janie Fricke
Year | Artist | Ref |
1985 | - | - |
1985 | Anne Murray | |
1985 | Charly McClain | |
1985 | Gus Hardin | |
1986 | - | |
1986 | Crystal Gayle | |
1986 | Anne Murray | |
1986 | Janie Fricke | |
1987 | - | |
1987 | Reba McEntire | |
1987 | Anne Murray | |
1987 | Janie Fricke | |
1987 | Marie Osmond | |
- | - |
American Music Award for Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group Video Artist
The American Music Award for Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group Video Artist was first awarded in 1985, but discontinued since 1987.- Two-time nominees: Alabama and The Oak Ridge Boys
Year | Artist | Ref |
1985 | - | - |
1985 | The Oak Ridge Boys | |
1985 | The Statler Brothers | |
1985 | Waylon Jennings and Hank Williams Jr. | |
1986 | - | |
1986 | The Highwaymen | |
1986 | Alabama | |
1986 | The Oak Ridge Boys | |
1987 | - | |
1987 | Alabama | |
1987 | The Forester Sisters | |
1987 | The Judds | |
1987 | Sawyer Brown | |
- | - |
American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Video
The American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Video was first awarded in 1984, but discontinued since 1988.Year | Artist | Video | Ref |
1984 | - | - | - |
1984 | Michael Jackson | "Beat It" | |
1984 | Donna Summer | "She Works Hard for the Money" | |
1984 | Michael Jackson | "Billie Jean" | |
1985 | - | - | |
1985 | Lionel Richie | "Hello" | |
1985 | Prince | "When Doves Cry" | |
1985 | Ray Parker Jr. | "Ghostbusters" | |
1986 | - | - | |
1986 | Whitney Houston | "Saving All My Love for You" | |
1986 | Aretha Franklin | "Freeway of Love" | |
1986 | Ready for the World | "Oh Sheila" | |
1987 | - | - | |
1987 | Whitney Houston | "The Greatest Love of All" | |
1987 | Billy Ocean | "There'll Be Sad Songs " | |
1987 | Janet Jackson | "When I Think of You" | |
1987 | Run-DMC | "Walk This Way" | |
1988 | - | - | |
1988 | Janet Jackson | "When I Think of You" | |
1988 | Peter Gabriel | "Sledgehammer" | |
1988 | Robert Palmer | "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On" | |
- | - | - |
American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Male Video Artist
The American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Male Video Artist was first awarded in 1985, but discontinued since 1987.Year | Artist | Ref |
1985 | - | - |
1985 | Lionel Richie | |
1985 | Prince | |
1985 | Ray Parker Jr. | |
1986 | - | |
1986 | Stevie Wonder | |
1986 | Philip Bailey and Phil Collins | |
1986 | Prince | |
1987 | - | |
1987 | Lionel Richie | |
1987 | Billy Ocean | |
1987 | James Brown | |
1987 | Oran "Juice" Jones | |
- | - |
American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Female Video Artist
The American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Female Video Artist was first awarded in 1985, but discontinued since 1987.Year | Artist | Ref |
1985 | - | - |
1985 | Tina Turner | |
1985 | Chaka Khan | |
1985 | Sheila E. | |
1986 | - | |
1986 | Aretha Franklin | |
1986 | Sade | |
1986 | Whitney Houston | |
1987 | - | |
1987 | Janet Jackson | |
1987 | Aretha Franklin | |
1987 | Tina Turner | |
1987 | Whitney Houston | |
- | - |
American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group Video Artist
The American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group Video Artist was first awarded in 1985, but discontinued since 1987.Year | Artist | Ref |
1985 | - | - |
1985 | The Pointer Sisters | |
1985 | Kool & the Gang | |
1985 | The Time | |
1986 | - | |
1986 | The Pointer Sisters | |
1986 | Ashford & Simpson | |
1986 | Kool & the Gang | |
1987 | - | |
1987 | Kool & the Gang | |
1987 | Cameo | |
1987 | The Jets | |
1987 | Run-DMC | |
- | - |
American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B New Artist
The American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B New Artist was first awarded in 1989, but discontinued since 2003.Year | Artist | Ref |
1989 | - | - |
1989 | Al B. Sure! | |
1989 | Karyn White | |
1989 | Tony! Toni! Tone! | |
1990 | - | |
1990 | Milli Vanilli | |
1990 | Babyface | |
1990 | Soul II Soul | |
1991 | - | |
1991 | Bell Biv DeVoe | |
1991 | Johnny Gill | |
1991 | Lisa Stansfield | |
1992 | - | |
1992 | Boyz II Men | |
1992 | Color Me Badd | |
1992 | Hi-Five | |
1993 | - | |
1993 | Kris Kross | |
1993 | Arrested Development | |
1993 | Jodeci | |
1994 | - | |
1994 | Toni Braxton | |
1994 | Silk | |
1994 | SWV | |
1995 | - | |
1995 | All-4-One | |
1995 | Aaliyah | |
1995 | Warren G | |
1996 | - | |
1996 | Brandy Norwood | |
1996 | Monica | |
1996 | Soul for Real | |
1997 | - | |
1997 | D'Angelo | |
1997 | Deborah Cox | |
1997 | Tony Rich | |
1998 | - | |
1998 | Erykah Badu | |
1998 | Dru Hill | |
1998 | Sean Combs | |
1999 | - | |
1999 | Lauryn Hill | |
1999 | LSG | |
1999 | Next | |
2000 | - | |
2000 | Tyrese Gibson | |
2000 | 702 | |
2000 | Eve | |
2001 | - | |
2001 | Donell Jones | |
2001 | Mary Mary | |
2001 | Pink | |
2002 | - | |
2002 | Alicia Keys | |
2002 | Blu Cantrell | |
2002 | Musiq Soulchild | |
2003 | - | |
2003 | Ashanti | |
2003 | B2K | |
2003 | Nappy Roots | |
- | - |
American Music Award for Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Artist
The American Music Award for Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Artist was first awarded in 1989, but discontinued since 1997.Year | Artist | Ref |
1989 | - | - |
1989 | Def Leppard | |
1989 | Guns N' Roses | |
1989 | Van Halen | |
1990 | - | |
1990 | Guns N' Roses | |
1990 | Aerosmith | |
1990 | Motley Crue | |
1991 | - | |
1991 | Aerosmith | |
1991 | Motley Crue | |
1991 | Poison | |
1992 | - | |
1992 | Guns N' Roses | |
1992 | Metallica | |
1992 | Van Halen | |
1993 | - | |
1993 | Metallica | |
1993 | Def Leppard | |
1993 | Red Hot Chili Peppers | |
1994 | - | |
1994 | Aerosmith | |
1994 | Metallica | |
1994 | Pearl Jam | |
1995 | - | |
1995 | Nirvana | |
1995 | Pearl Jam | |
1995 | Stone Temple Pilots | |
1996 | - | |
1996 | Pearl Jam | |
1996 | Green Day | |
1996 | Van Halen | |
1997 | - | |
1997 | Metallica | |
1997 | The Smashing Pumpkins | |
1997 | Stone Temple Pilots | |
- | - |
American Music Award for Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Album
The American Music Award for Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Album was first awarded in 1989, but discontinued since 1992.Year | Artist | Album | Ref |
1989 | - | - | - |
1989 | Def Leppard | Hysteria | |
1989 | Guns N' Roses | Appetite for Destruction | |
1989 | Van Halen | OU812 | |
1990 | - | - | |
1990 | Guns N' Roses | Appetite for Destruction | |
1990 | Motley Crue | Dr. Feelgood | |
1990 | Skid Row | Skid Row | |
1991 | - | - | |
1991 | Motley Crue | Dr. Feelgood | |
1991 | Aerosmith | Pump | |
1991 | Poison | Flesh & Blood | |
1992 | - | - | |
1992 | Van Halen | For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge | |
1992 | Guns N' Roses | Use Your Illusion I | |
1992 | Metallica | Metallica | |
- | - | - |
American Music Award for Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock New Artist
The American Music Award for Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock New Artist was first awarded in 1990, but discontinued since 1993.Year | Artist | Ref |
1990 | - | - |
1990 | Skid Row | |
1990 | Warrant | |
1990 | Winger | |
1991 | - | |
1991 | Slaughter | |
1991 | Bruce Dickinson | |
1991 | Don Dokken | |
1992 | - | |
1992 | FireHouse | |
1992 | Alice in Chains | |
1992 | Nirvana | |
1993 | - | |
1993 | Pearl Jam | |
1993 | Mr. Big | |
1993 | Ugly Kid Joe | |
- | - |
American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop New Artist
The American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop New Artist was first awarded in 1990, but discontinued since 1994.Year | Artist | Ref |
1990 | - | - |
1990 | Young MC | |
1990 | Eazy-E | |
1990 | Tone Loc | |
1991 | - | |
1991 | Vanilla Ice | |
1991 | Candyman | |
1991 | Digital Underground | |
1992 | - | |
1992 | Naughty by Nature | |
1992 | DJ Quik | |
1992 | Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch | |
1993 | - | |
1993 | Kris Kross | |
1993 | Arrested Development | |
1993 | TLC | |
1994 | - | |
1994 | Dr. Dre | |
1994 | Arrested Development | |
1994 | Naughty by Nature | |
- | - |
American Music Award for Favorite Dance Artist
The American Music Award for Favorite Dance Artist was first awarded in 1990, but discontinued since 1992.Year | Artist | Ref |
1990 | - | - |
1990 | Paula Abdul | |
1990 | Bobby Brown | |
1990 | Janet Jackson | |
1991 | - | |
1991 | Janet Jackson | |
1991 | Madonna | |
1991 | Michel'le | |
1992 | - | |
1992 | C+C Music Factory | |
1992 | Crystal Waters | |
1992 | Madonna | |
- | - |
American Music Award for Favorite Dance Song
The American Music Award for Favorite Dance Song was first awarded in 1990, but discontinued since 1992.Year | Artist | Song | Ref |
1990 | - | - | - |
1990 | Janet Jackson | "Miss You Much" | |
1990 | Madonna | "Like a Prayer" | |
1990 | Soul II Soul | "Back to Life " | |
1991 | - | - | |
1991 | Madonna | "Vogue" | |
1991 | En Vogue | "Hold On" | |
1991 | Snap! | "The Power" | |
1992 | - | - | |
1992 | C+C Music Factory | "Gonna Make You Sweat " | |
1992 | Crystal Waters | "Gypsy Woman" | |
1992 | Mariah Carey | "Someday" | |
- | - | - |
American Music Award for Favorite Dance New Artist
The American Music Award for Favorite Dance New Artist was first awarded in 1990, but discontinued since 1992.Year | Artist | Ref |
1990 | - | - |
1990 | Tone Loc | |
1990 | De La Soul | |
1990 | Soul II Soul | |
1991 | - | |
1991 | Bell Biv DeVoe | |
1991 | En Vogue | |
1991 | Michel'le | |
1992 | - | |
1992 | C+C Music Factory | |
1992 | Crystal Waters | |
1992 | The KLF | |
- | - |