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American Music Awards: History and Categories

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

  1. 1973

  2. 1974

  3. 1975

  4. 1976


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first American Music Awards ceremony was held in 1973.

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

  1. Elvis Presley

  2. John Lennon

  3. Elton John

  4. Stevie Wonder


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Elvis Presley won the first-ever American Music Award for Favorite Male Artist.

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

  1. Michael Jackson

  2. Whitney Houston

  3. Madonna

  4. Taylor Swift


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michael Jackson holds the record for the most American Music Awards won, with a total of 26 awards.

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

  1. 1980

  2. 1981

  3. 1982

  4. 1983


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The American Music Award for Favorite Soundtrack was first awarded in 1980.

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


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Olivia Newton-John won the first American Music Award for Favorite New Artist.

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


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The award given to the artist with the highest-selling album of the year is called Album of the Year.

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

  1. 1974

  2. 1975

  3. 1976

  4. 1977


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The American Music Award for Favorite Country Album was first awarded in 1974.

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


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Olivia Newton-John won the first American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist.

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


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The award given to the artist with the highest-selling single of the year is called Song of the Year.

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

  1. 1974

  2. 1975

  3. 1976

  4. 1977


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Album was first awarded in 1974.

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


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Elton John won the first American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist.

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


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The award given to the artist with the most popular music video of the year is called Favorite Music Video.

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

  1. 1989

  2. 1990

  3. 1991

  4. 1992


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album was first awarded in 1989.

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


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Carpenters won the first American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group.

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


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The award given to the artist with the most popular tour of the year is called Favorite Tour.

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