The American Music Award for Favorite Country Single is a major music industry award that was created in 1974. However, the award was discontinued after 1995. [1]
Years reflect the year in which the American Music Awards were presented, for works released in the previous year.
The all-time winner of awards in this category was Kenny Rogers. Rogers won a total of 5 AMA Favorite Country Single trophies, two of which were shared as part of a duet with Dolly Parton.
Winners and nominees
American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Video
American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Video Artist
| Year | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|
|
1985 (12th) | ||
| Lionel Richie | ||
| Bruce Springsteen | ||
| Prince | ||
|
1986 (13th) | ||
| Bruce Springsteen | ||
| Huey Lewis | ||
| Phil Collins | ||
|
1987 (14th) | ||
| Billy Ocean | ||
| Howard Jones | ||
| Peter Gabriel | ||
| Robert Palmer |
American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Video Artist
| Year | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|
|
1985 (12th) | ||
| Cyndi Lauper | ||
| Laura Branigan | ||
| Tina Turner | ||
|
1986 (13th) | ||
| Pat Benatar | ||
| Aretha Franklin | ||
| Madonna | ||
|
1987 (14th) | ||
| Madonna | ||
| Belinda Carlisle | ||
| Janet Jackson | ||
| Whitney Houston |
American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group Video Artist
| Year | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|
|
1985 (12th) | ||
| Huey Lewis and the News | ||
| Culture Club | ||
| Duran Duran | ||
|
1986 (13th) | ||
| Wham! | ||
| Eurythmics | ||
| Tears for Fears | ||
|
1987 (14th) | ||
| Huey Lewis and the News | ||
| Culture Club | ||
| Run-DMC | ||
| Simple Minds |
American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock New Artist
American Music Award for Favorite Country Video
- Two-time nominees: Alabama, Hank Williams Jr., Reba McEntire and Willie Nelson
| Year | Artist | Video | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1984 (11th) | |||
| Alabama | " Dixieland Delight" | ||
| Dolly Parton | " Potential New Boyfriend" | ||
| Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson | " Pancho and Lefty" | ||
|
1985 (12th) | |||
| Anne Murray | " A Little Good News" | ||
| The Statler Brothers | " Elizabeth" | ||
| Willie Nelson | "Tougher Than Leather" | ||
|
1986 (13th) | |||
| The Highwaymen | " Highwayman" | ||
| Alabama | " 40 Hour Week (For a Livin')" | ||
| Hank Williams Jr. | " All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight" | ||
|
1987 (14th) | |||
| The Judds | " Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout the Good Ol' Days)" | ||
| Dwight Yoakam | " Honky-Tonk Man" | ||
| George Jones | " Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes" | ||
| Reba McEntire | " Whoever's in New England" | ||
|
1988 (15th) | |||
| Randy Travis | " Forever and Ever, Amen" | ||
| Hank Williams Jr. | "My Name Is Bocephus" | ||
| Reba McEntire | " What Am I Gonna Do About You" |
American Music Award for Favorite Country Male Video Artist
- Two-time nominees: Hank Williams Jr.
| Year | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|
|
1985 (12th) | ||
| Willie Nelson | ||
| Hank Williams Jr. | ||
| Waylon Jennings | ||
|
1986 (13th) | ||
| Hank Williams Jr. | ||
| Lee Greenwood | ||
| Ricky Skaggs | ||
|
1987 (14th) | ||
| George Jones | ||
| Gary Morris | ||
| George Strait | ||
| Mel McDaniel |
American Music Award for Favorite Country Female Video Artist
- Three-time nominees: Anne Murray
- Two-time nominees: Janie Fricke
| Year | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|
|
1985 (12th) | ||
| Anne Murray | ||
| Charly McClain | ||
| Gus Hardin | ||
|
1986 (13th) | ||
| Crystal Gayle | ||
| Anne Murray | ||
| Janie Fricke | ||
|
1987 (14th) | ||
| Reba McEntire | ||
| Anne Murray | ||
| Janie Fricke | ||
| Marie Osmond |
American Music Award for Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group Video Artist
- Two-time nominees: Alabama and The Oak Ridge Boys
American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Video
American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Male Video Artist
| Year | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|
|
1985 (12th) | ||
| Lionel Richie | ||
| Prince | ||
| Ray Parker Jr. | ||
|
1986 (13th) | ||
| Stevie Wonder | ||
| Philip Bailey and Phil Collins | ||
| Prince | ||
|
1987 (14th) | ||
| Lionel Richie | ||
| Billy Ocean | ||
| James Brown | ||
| Oran "Juice" Jones |
American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Female Video Artist
| Year | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|
|
1985 (12th) | ||
| Tina Turner | ||
| Chaka Khan | ||
| Sheila E. | ||
|
1986 (13th) | ||
| Aretha Franklin | ||
| Sade | ||
| Whitney Houston | ||
|
1987 (14th) | ||
| Janet Jackson | ||
| Aretha Franklin | ||
| Tina Turner | ||
| Whitney Houston |
American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group Video Artist
| Year | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|
|
1985 (12th) | ||
| The Pointer Sisters | ||
| Kool & the Gang | ||
| The Time | ||
|
1986 (13th) | ||
| The Pointer Sisters | ||
| Ashford & Simpson | ||
| Kool & the Gang | ||
|
1987 (14th) | ||
| Kool & the Gang | ||
| Cameo | ||
| The Jets | ||
| Run-DMC |
American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B New Artist
American Music Award for Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Artist
American Music Award for Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Album
American Music Award for Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock New Artist
| Year | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|
|
1990 (17th) | ||
| Skid Row | ||
| Warrant | ||
| Winger | ||
|
1991 (18th) | ||
| Slaughter | ||
| Bruce Dickinson | ||
| Don Dokken | ||
|
1992 (19th) | ||
| FireHouse | ||
| Alice in Chains | ||
| Nirvana | ||
|
1993 (20th) | ||
| Pearl Jam | ||
| Mr. Big | ||
| Ugly Kid Joe |
American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop New Artist
American Music Award for Favorite Dance Artist
| Year | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|
|
1990 (17th) | ||
| Paula Abdul | ||
| Bobby Brown | ||
| Janet Jackson | ||
|
1991 (18th) | ||
| Janet Jackson | ||
| Madonna | ||
| Michel'le | ||
|
1992 (19th) | ||
| C+C Music Factory | ||
| Crystal Waters | ||
| Madonna |
American Music Award for Favorite Dance Song
| Year | Artist | Song | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1990 (17th) | |||
| Janet Jackson | " Miss You Much" | ||
| Madonna | " Like a Prayer" | ||
| Soul II Soul | " Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)" | ||
|
1991 (18th) | |||
| Madonna | " Vogue" | ||
| En Vogue | " Hold On" | ||
| Snap! | " The Power" | ||
|
1992 (19th) | |||
| C+C Music Factory | " Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)" | ||
| Crystal Waters | " Gypsy Woman" | ||
| Mariah Carey | " Someday" |
American Music Award for Favorite Dance New Artist
| Year | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|
|
1990 (17th) | ||
| Tone Loc | ||
| De La Soul | ||
| Soul II Soul | ||
|
1991 (18th) | ||
| Bell Biv DeVoe | ||
| En Vogue | ||
| Michel'le | ||
|
1992 (19th) | ||
| C+C Music Factory | ||
| Crystal Waters | ||
| The KLF |