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 air 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 fans, who can vote through the AMAs website. The award statuette is manufactured by New York firm Society Awards.Categories
Artist of the Year
New Artist of the Year
Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist
Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist
Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group
Favorite Pop/Rock Album
Favorite Country Female Artist
Favorite Country Male Artist
Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group
Favorite Country Album
Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist
Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album
Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist
Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist
Favorite Soul/R&B Album
Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist
Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist
Favorite Alternative Artist
Favorite Latin Artist
Favorite Electronic Dance Music Artist
Special Achievement Award
Single of the Year
Most wins
The record for most American Music Awards won is held by Michael Jackson, who has amassed twenty-six awards, including one for "Artist of the Century". For a female artist, the record for most American Music Awards won belongs to Whitney Houston who has won twenty-two awards. The record for most American Music Awards won by a group belongs to Alabama, who have collected twenty-one awards.
