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The American Music Awards (AMAs) is an annual American music awards show produced by Dick Clark Productions since 1974.<ref name=Pereb05>Template:Cite book</ref> Nominees are selected on commercial performance such as sales and airplay. Winners are determined by a poll of the public and fans who vote through the AMAs website.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

The event originally aired on ABC after the network's contract to air the Grammy Awards expired. After the 2022 ceremony, when ABC's rights to broadcast the ceremony expired, the American Music Awards were put on hiatus. In March 2024, it was announced that the AMAs would move to CBS as part of a deal with its rights to broadcast the now DCP-owned Golden Globe Awards. The event remained on hiatus for 2024, with CBS airing a 50th anniversary special in October 6, ahead of a 2025 return, which was held on May 26, and hosted by Jennifer Lopez.

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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 (which has broadcast all Grammy Award shows since then) 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.<ref> AMAs conception

Nominations are selected based on commercial performance, such as sales and airplay. 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, nominations were 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.<ref>Nominations / Winners selection

The award statuette is manufactured by New York firm Society Awards.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

History

The hosts for the first AMAs were Helen Reddy, Roger Miller, and Smokey Robinson. Reddy not only hosted the show but also became the first artist to win an AMA for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist.<ref name="ruud">Template:Cite news</ref> For the first two decades, the AMAs had multiple hosts, each representing a genre of music. For instance, Glen Campbell, who co-hosted the AMAs five times, would host the country portion, while other artists would co-host to represent their genre. In recent years, however, there has been a single host.

In 1991, Keenen Ivory Wayans became the first Hollywood actor to host the AMAs.

The first two AMAs in 1974 and 1975 and the 1994 ceremony were held in February, but from 1976 to 1993 and 1995 through early 2003, the AMAs were held in mid- to late-January, but were moved to November (usually the Sunday before Thanksgiving) beginning in late 2003 so it would prevent the ceremony to further compete with other major awards shows (such as the Golden Globe Awards and the Academy Awards) and allows for ABC to have a well-rated awards show during November sweeps.

For the 2008 awards, Jimmy Kimmel hosted for his fifth year, tying with Glen Campbell for the most AMAs hosted or co-hosted. From 2009–2012, there was no host. Instead, the AMAs followed the Grammys' lead in having various celebrities give introductions. However, rapper Pitbull hosted the ceremony in 2013 and 2014. Jennifer Lopez hosted in 2015.<ref>Jennifer Lopez to Host and Perform at the 2015 American Music Awards | American Music Awards Template:Webarchive. Theamas.com. Retrieved on October 21, 2015.</ref> Gigi Hadid and Jay Pharoah hosted in 2016. Tracee Ellis Ross hosted in 2017 and 2018. Ciara hosted in 2019.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Between 2012 and 2014, the American Music Awards used the lock screen wallpaper of Samsung Galaxy smartphones rather than envelopes to reveal winners, as part of a sponsorship by Samsung Electronics. A magnetic screen cover on each phone kept the wallpaper image with the winner's name secret until opened.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

In August 2018, Dick Clark Productions announced a two-year sponsorship and content partnership with YouTube Music. However, this partnership seemingly lasted only for the 2018 ceremony, as there was no mention of it during the 2019 show.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

In March 2023, it was announced that the Billboard Music Awards, which are also produced by DCP via co-owned Billboard, had been moved from May to the November scheduling that was typically occupied by the American Music Awards, leading to speculation that the AMAs would be discontinued in order to focus on the Billboard Music Awards, or at the very least cancelled for 2023, so it could move to May in its place. It was reported that the broadcast rights for both events (which had been held by NBC and ABC respectively) would also be shopped; the Billboard Music Awards moved to an online-only format in November 2023.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

In March 2024, it was announced that CBS had acquired the rights to broadcast the AMAs under a deal of unspecified length. The rights were bundled with CBS's five-year agreement to televise the Golden Globe Awards, whose telecast has historically been produced by DCP, and whose assets had been acquired by DCP in 2023.<ref name="cnbc2023">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

In August 2024, it was announced that the AMAs would return in May 2025. In lieu of a 2024 ceremony, DCP also announced that CBS would broadcast an American Music Awards 50th anniversary special on October 6, 2024, featuring performances and retrospectives paying tribute to its history and memorable moments.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Ratings for the special were up from the last ceremony aired on ABC, with an average of 6.1 million viewers.<ref name=":0">Template:Cite web</ref> In February 2025, it was announced that the 51st American Music Awards would be held on May 26, 2025.<ref name=":0" /> In August 2025, CBS renewed its rights to broadcast the AMAs under a five-year agreement similar to that of the Golden Globe Awards; the ceremony will supplant the Grammy Awards on CBS's lineup after they move to ABC in 2027.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Ceremonies

Year Order Date of ceremony Host(s) Venue Network
1974 1 February 19, 1974 Roger Miller, Helen Reddy, Smokey Robinson Earl Carroll Theatre ABC
1975 2 February 18, 1975 Roy Clark, Helen Reddy, Sly Stone Santa Monica Civic Auditorium
1976 3 January 31, 1976 Glen Campbell, Aretha Franklin, Olivia Newton-John
1977 4 January 31, 1977 Glen Campbell, Helen Reddy, Lou Rawls
1978 5 January 16, 1978 Glen Campbell, Natalie Cole, David Soul
1979 6 January 12, 1979 Glen Campbell, Helen Reddy, Donna Summer
1980 7 January 18, 1980 Elton John, Toni Tennille, Natalie Cole ABC Studios
1981 8 January 30, 1981 Mac Davis, Crystal Gayle, Teddy Pendergrass
1982 9 January 25, 1982 Glen Campbell, Sheena Easton, Donna Summer Shrine Auditorium
1983 10 January 17, 1983 Mac Davis, Aretha Franklin, Melissa Manchester
1984 11 January 16, 1984 Lionel Richie
1985 12 January 28, 1985
1986 13 January 27, 1986 Diana Ross
1987 14 January 26, 1987
1988 15 January 25, 1988 Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Mick Fleetwood, Robin Gibb and Whitney Houston
1989 16 January 30, 1989 Anita Baker, Debbie Gibson, Kenny Rogers and Rod Stewart
1990 17 January 22, 1990 Alice Cooper, Anita Baker, Gloria Estefan, Naomi Judd and Wynonna Judd
1991 18 January 28, 1991 Keenen Ivory Wayans
1992 19 January 27, 1992 MC Hammer, Reba McEntire
1993 20 January 25, 1993 Bobby Brown, Gloria Estefan and Wynonna Judd
1994 21 February 7, 1994 Meat Loaf, Reba McEntire and Will Smith
1995 22 January 30, 1995 Queen Latifah, Tom Jones, Lorrie Morgan
1996 23 January 29, 1996 Sinbad
1997 24 January 27, 1997
1998 25 January 26, 1998 Drew Carey
1999 26 January 11, 1999 Brandy and Melissa Joan Hart
2000 27 January 17, 2000 Norm Macdonald
2001 28 January 8, 2001 Britney Spears and LL Cool J
2002 29 January 9, 2002 Jenny McCarthy and Sean Combs
2003 (January) 30 January 13, 2003 Jack Osbourne, Kelly Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne and Sharon Osbourne
2003 (November) 31 November 16, 2003 Jimmy Kimmel
2004 32 November 14, 2004
2005 33 November 22, 2005 Cedric the Entertainer
2006 34 November 21, 2006 Jimmy Kimmel
2007 35 November 18, 2007 Peacock Theater
2008 36 November 23, 2008
2009 37 November 22, 2009 rowspan="4" Template:N/a
2010 38 November 21, 2010
2011 39 November 20, 2011
2012 40 November 18, 2012
2013 41 November 24, 2013 Pitbull
2014 42 November 23, 2014
2015 43 November 22, 2015 Jennifer Lopez
2016 44 November 20, 2016 Gigi Hadid and Jay Pharoah
2017 45 November 19, 2017 Tracee Ellis Ross
2018 46 October 9, 2018
2019 47 November 24, 2019 Ciara
2020 48 November 22, 2020 Taraji P. Henson
2021 49 November 21, 2021 Cardi B
2022 50 November 20, 2022 Wayne Brady
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2025 51 May 26, 2025 Jennifer Lopez Fontainebleau Las Vegas CBS

Categories

Current award categories

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Discontinued awards

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  • Fan's Choice Award (2003)
  • Favorite Social Artist (2018–2020)
  • Favorite Trending Song (2021)
  • Favorite Inspirational Artist (2002–2022)
  • Favorite Gospel Artist (2002–2022)
  • Favorite Pop/Rock Video (1984–1988)
  • Favorite Pop/Rock Male Video Artist (1985–1987)
  • Favorite Pop/Rock Female Video Artist (1985–1987)
  • Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group Video Artist (1985–1987)
  • Favorite Pop/Rock New Artist (1989–Jan 2003)
  • Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group (1974–Nov 2003, 2005–2006, 2009)
  • Favorite Soul/R&B Video (1984–1988)
  • Favorite Soul/R&B Male Video Artist (1985–1987)
  • Favorite Soul/R&B Female Video Artist (1985–1987)
  • Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group Video Artist (1985–1987)
  • Favorite Soul/R&B New Artist (1989–Jan 2003)
  • Favorite Country Video (1984–1988)
  • Favorite Country Male Video Artist (1985–1987)
  • Favorite Country Female Video Artist (1985–1987)
  • Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group Video Artist (1985–1987)
  • Favorite Country New Artist (1989–Jan 2003)
  • Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Band/Duo/Group (2003–2008)
  • Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop New Artist (1990–1994)
  • Favorite Disco Male Artist (1979)
  • Favorite Disco Female Artist (1979)
  • Favorite Disco Band/Duo/Group (1979)
  • Favorite Disco Album (1979)
  • Favorite Disco Song (1979)
  • Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Artist (1989–1997)
  • Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Album (1989–1992)
  • Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock New Artist (1990–1993)
  • Favorite Dance Artist (1990–1992)
  • Favorite Dance Song (1990–1992)
  • Favorite Dance New Artist (1990–1992)
  • Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist (1992–2020)
  • Favorite Adult Contemporary Album (1992–1994)
  • Favorite Adult Contemporary New Artist (1992–1994)

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Most wins

The record for most American Music Awards won is held by Taylor Swift with 40 awards.<ref>Template:Cite web </ref> The record for most American Music Awards won by a male artist belongs to Michael Jackson, who has collected 26 awards.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The record for most American Music Awards won by a group belongs to Alabama, who have collected 18 awards.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Rank Artist Number of awards
1 Taylor Swift 40
2 Michael Jackson 26
3 Whitney Houston 22
4 Kenny Rogers 19
5 Alabama 18
Justin Bieber
6 Carrie Underwood 17
Garth Brooks
7 Bruno Mars 14
Reba McEntire
8 Rihanna 13
Janet Jackson
Beyoncé
9 Stevie Wonder 11
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Most wins in a single ceremony

The record for the most American Music Awards won in a single year is held by Michael Jackson (in 1984) and Whitney Houston (in 1994), each with 8 awards to their credit (including the Award of Merit, with which both artists were honored in the respective years).

Most wins by category

The following list shows the artists with most wins in each category, adapted from the AMAs official website.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Special awards

Award of Merit

Template:Main The American Music Award of Merit has been awarded to 32 artists, the latest being Sting (2016).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

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:<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Icon Award

The Icon Award was introduced in the 2013 ceremony, producer Larry Klein stated that the award was created "to honor an artist whose body of work has made a profound influence over pop music on a global level."<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Dick Clark Award for Excellence

At the 2014 award ceremony, the Dick Clark Award for Excellence was given.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It was created to recognize "an artist who achieves a groundbreaking feat or creates a landmark work."<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Award of Achievement

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Lifetime Achievement Award

Artist of the Decade

In 2000, the AMAs held a poll to elect the Artist of the Decade for each previous decade of the Rock and Roll era. According to some sources, the result of this poll is not counted in the total of AMAs won by these artists.<ref name="AMAs Poll">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name="AMAs Poll2">Template:Cite news</ref><ref name="AMAs Poll3">Template:Cite news</ref> The results were:

Artist of the Century

In 2002, Michael Jackson received the Artist of the Century award due to his “unparalleled influence and impact on the music industry”.<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref>

Veterans Voice Award

At the 2025 ceremony (which was held on Memorial Day), The Veterans Voice Award was given. It recognizes Artist who have impacted veterans and their families through their music and platform.

Ratings

Year Day Date Household rating 18–49 rating Viewers
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1974 Tuesday February 19 26.0 38 39.76 <ref name="Nielsen 2002">Template:Cite web</ref>
1975 February 18 21.3 32 32.21 <ref name="Nielsen 2002"/>
1976 Saturday January 31 20.5 39 30.02 <ref name="Nielsen 2002"/>
1977 Monday January 31 24.1 36 37.25 <ref name="Nielsen 2002"/>
1978 January 16 25.9 38 41.86 <ref name="Nielsen 2002"/>
1979 Friday January 12 22.8 35 33.57 <ref name="Nielsen 2002"/>
1980 January 18 17.3 28 26.03 <ref name="Nielsen 2002"/>
1981 January 30 14.4 22 18.91 <ref name="Nielsen 2002"/>
1982 Monday January 25 21.5 32 33.43 <ref name="Nielsen 2002"/>
1983 January 17 24.4 36 36.17 <ref name="Nielsen 2002"/>
1984 January 16 27.4 41 47.11 <ref name="Nielsen 2002"/>
1985 January 28 25.8 37 48.16 <ref name="Nielsen 2002"/>
1986 January 27 20.4 30 33.18 <ref name="Nielsen 2002"/>
1987 January 26 22.2 32 39.30 <ref name="Nielsen 2002"/>
1988 January 25 18.1 35 28.41 <ref name="Nielsen 2002"/>
1989 January 30 21.0 32 32.95 <ref name="Nielsen 2002"/>
1990 January 22 20.0 30 32.43 <ref name="Nielsen 2002"/>
1991 January 28 20.4 31 34.37 <ref name="Nielsen 2002"/>
1992 January 27 18.3 28 29.93 <ref name="Nielsen 2002"/>
1993 January 25 21.6 33 35.03 <ref name="Nielsen 2002"/>
1994 February 7 16.0 24 24.52 <ref name="Nielsen 2002"/>
1995 January 30 15.4 23 24.51 <ref name="Nielsen 2002"/>
1996 January 29 13.8 21 21.57 <ref name="Nielsen 2002"/>
1997 January 27 13.2 21 19.72 <ref name="Nielsen 2002"/>
1998 January 26 12.1 19 8.1 20 18.36 <ref name="Nielsen 2002"/><ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref>
1999 January 11 10.3 16 15.60 <ref name="Nielsen 2002"/>
2000 January 17 10.4 16 7.2 17 16.68 <ref name="Nielsen 2002"/><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2001 January 8 10.4 16 7.3 17 16.20 <ref name="Nielsen 2002"/><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2002 Wednesday January 9 9.9 16 7.3 18 16.02 <ref name="Nielsen 2002"/><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2003 Monday January 13 8.4 12 5.7 13 12.90 <ref name="Spotted Ratings">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2003 Sunday November 16 8.1 12 5.5 13 12.77 <ref name="TV Tango">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name="Spotted Ratings"/>
2004 November 14 7.9 12 5.7 13 12.90 <ref name="TV Tango"/><ref name="Spotted Ratings"/>
2005 Tuesday November 22 7.4 11 4.4 11 11.68 <ref name="TV Tango"/><ref name="Spotted Ratings"/>
2006 November 21 7.0 11 4.7 13 10.85 <ref name="TV Tango"/><ref name="Spotted Ratings"/>
2007 Sunday November 18 7.4 11 4.8 12 11.81 <ref name="TV Tango"/><ref name="Spotted Ratings"/>
2008 November 23 7.3 11 5.1 12 12.20 <ref name="TV Tango"/><ref name="Spotted Ratings"/>
2009 November 22 8.6 14 5.5 14 14.24 <ref name="TV Tango"/><ref name="Spotted Ratings"/>
2010 November 21 6.7 11 4.3 10 11.72 <ref name="TV Tango"/><ref name="Spotted Ratings"/>
2011 November 20 6.8 10 4.3 10 12.07 <ref name="TV Tango"/><ref name="Spotted Ratings"/>
2012 November 18 5.5 8 3.4 8 9.52 <ref name="TV Tango"/><ref name="Spotted Ratings"/>
2013 November 24 7.6 11 4.5 11 13.14 <ref name="TV Tango"/><ref name="Spotted Ratings"/>
2014 November 23 6.6 11 3.8 10 11.61 <ref name="TV Tango"/><ref name="Spotted Ratings"/>
2015 November 22 6.3 10 3.5 10 11.01 <ref name="TV Tango"/><ref name="Spotted Ratings"/>
2016 November 20 4.7 8 2.4 7 8.18 <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2017 November 19 5.2 9 2.4 8 9.15 <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2018 Tuesday October 9 4.1 8 1.8 8 6.59 <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2019 Sunday November 24 3.9 8 1.7 7 6.68 <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2020 November 22 2.4 5 1.0 6 4.01 <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2021 November 21 1.0 7 4.01 <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2022 November 20 2.0 5 0.6 5 3.53 <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2025 Monday May 26 2.8 10 0.8 11 4.86 <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

See also

References

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