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American Music Awards: History and Categories

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which year was the first American Music Awards ceremony held?

  1. 1973
  2. 1974
  3. 1975
  4. 1976
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who won the first-ever American Music Award for Favorite Male Artist?

  1. Elvis Presley
  2. John Lennon
  3. Elton John
  4. Stevie Wonder
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which artist holds the record for the most American Music Awards won?

  1. Michael Jackson
  2. Whitney Houston
  3. Madonna
  4. Taylor Swift
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which category was the American Music Award for Favorite Soundtrack first awarded?

  1. 1980
  2. 1981
  3. 1982
  4. 1983
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which artist won the first American Music Award for Favorite New Artist?

  1. Olivia Newton-John
  2. Shaun Cassidy
  3. Marie Osmond
  4. The Carpenters
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the award given to the artist with the highest-selling album of the year?

  1. Artist of the Year
  2. Album of the Year
  3. Song of the Year
  4. Favorite Male Artist
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which year was the American Music Award for Favorite Country Album first awarded?

  1. 1974
  2. 1975
  3. 1976
  4. 1977
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which artist won the first American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist?

  1. Olivia Newton-John
  2. Cher
  3. Helen Reddy
  4. Linda Ronstadt
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the award given to the artist with the highest-selling single of the year?

  1. Artist of the Year
  2. Album of the Year
  3. Song of the Year
  4. Favorite Male Artist
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which year was the American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Album first awarded?

  1. 1974
  2. 1975
  3. 1976
  4. 1977
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which artist won the first American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist?

  1. Elton John
  2. John Denver
  3. Neil Diamond
  4. Paul McCartney
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the award given to the artist with the most popular music video of the year?

  1. Artist of the Year
  2. Album of the Year
  3. Song of the Year
  4. Favorite Male Artist
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which year was the American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album first awarded?

  1. 1989
  2. 1990
  3. 1991
  4. 1992
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which artist won the first American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group?

  1. The Carpenters
  2. The Eagles
  3. Fleetwood Mac
  4. ABBA
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the award given to the artist with the most popular tour of the year?

  1. Artist of the Year
  2. Album of the Year
  3. Song of the Year
  4. Favorite Male Artist
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