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The American Music Awards (AMAs) is an annual music awards show, created by Dick Clark in 1973 for ABC when the network's contract to air the Grammy Awards expired. The AMAs are determined by a poll of the public and fans, who can vote through the AMAs website.
History[edit | edit source]
The American Music Awards were created by Dick Clark in 1973 as a response to the Grammy Awards moving to CBS. The first show was held in 1974, and it has since become one of the most prestigious music award shows in the United States.
The AMAs feature a wide range of categories, including:
- Artist of the Year
- New Artist of the Year
- Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist
- Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist
- Favorite Pop/Rock Album
- Favorite Pop/Rock Song
- Favorite Country Male Artist
- Favorite Country Female Artist
- Favorite Country Album
- Favorite Country Song
- Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist
- Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album
- Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Song
- Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist
- Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist
- Favorite Soul/R&B Album
- Favorite Soul/R&B Song
- Favorite Latin Artist
- Favorite Latin Album
- Favorite Latin Song
- Favorite Dance/Electronic Artist
- Favorite Dance/Electronic Album
- Favorite Dance/Electronic Song
Notable Moments[edit | edit source]
Over the years, the AMAs have been known for their memorable performances and moments. Some of the most notable include:
- Michael Jackson's performance of "Billie Jean" in 1984.
- Whitney Houston's performance of "I Will Always Love You" in 1994.
- Beyoncé's performance of "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" in 2008.
- Taylor Swift's performance of "Blank Space" in 2014.
Voting Process[edit | edit source]
Unlike the Grammy Awards, which are determined by voting members of the Recording Academy, the AMAs are determined by a poll of the public and fans. Voting is conducted through the AMAs website and is open to anyone.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Grammy Awards
- Billboard Music Awards
- MTV Video Music Awards
- Country Music Association Awards
- Academy of Country Music Awards
See Also[edit | edit source]
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