American Music Awards of 1974

The 1st Annual American Music Awards was a televised awards show, produced by Dick Clark Productions, which aired on ABC February 19, 1974.

Pop/Rock Category

• Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist
  • Jim Croce

• Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist
  • Helen Reddy

• Favorite Pop/Rock Band, Duo, or Group
  • The Carpenters

• Favorite Pop/Rock Album
  • Lady Sings The Blues - Diana Ross

• Favorite Pop/Rock Single
  • "Tie A Yellow Ribbon" - Tony Orlando & Dawn

Soul/R&B Category

• Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist
  • Stevie Wonder

• Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist
  • Roberta Flack

• Favorite Soul/R&B Band, Duo, or Group
  • The Temptations

• Favorite Soul/R&B Album
  • I'm Still In Love With You - Al Green

• Favorite Soul/R&B Single
  • "Superstition" - Stevie Wonder

Country Category

• Favorite Country Male Artist
  • Charley Pride

• Favorite Country Female Artist
  • Lynn Anderson

• Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group
  • The Carter Family

• Favorite Country Album
  • A Sun Shiny Day - Charley Pride

• Favorite Country Single
  • "Behind Closed Doors" - Charlie Rich

Award of Merit

• Bing Crosby

References

• http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/1974/amas.htm