American Music Awards Archives

Prince Winning At AMA’s, Just Before Bodyguards Beat Down Photographers

Just hours before Prince's bodyguards were busted for beating up two photographers, the singer had taken home "Best Black Single" for his song "When Dove's Cry" at the American Music…

grouchygreg 01/29/2013

Soul Music

RICK JAMES WINS BIG AT AMA AWARDS; FIGHTS MTV BAN

R&B/funk veteran Rick James was the big winner at the ninth annual American Music Awards (January 25, 1982). Rick James took home favorite Album/Soul/R&B Artist during the event, which took…

01/25/2013

Videos

RICK JAMES THANKING FANS FOR WINNING ALBUM OF THE YEAR VIA AN ACOUSTIC TRIBUTE

Check out this little tune that Rick James put together to thank his fans for winning album/solo artist of the year. Take note of the dog by his side, named…

grouchygreg 01/25/2013

Rhythm&Blues

MICHAEL JACKSON NAMED ARTIST OF THE CENTURY AT 29th ANNUAL AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS

Pop superstar Michael Jackson was named the "Artist of the Century" today (January 9, 2002), during the 29th Annual American Music Awards. The event took place at the Shrine Auditorium,…

01/09/2013