Die dritten American Music Awards wurden von der American Broadcasting Company (ABC) am 31. Januar 1976 ausgestrahlt. Die Veranstaltung fand im Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in Santa Monica, Kalifornien statt. Moderatoren waren Glen Campbell, Aretha Franklin und Olivia Newton-John.[1][2]

American Music Awards 1976

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Datum 31. Januar 1976
Moderation Glen Campbell, Aretha Franklin, Olivia Newton-John
Verleihungsort Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, Kalifornien
Staat Vereinigte Staaten
Verliehen von American Broadcasting Company
Meiste Auszeichnungen Olivia Newton-John & John Denver (je 3)
Website abc.com/shows/american-music-awards
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Mit je drei Awards erhielten Olivia Newton-John sowie John Denver die meisten Auszeichnungen.[2]

Gewinner und Nominierte

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Kategorie Gewinner Nominierungen
Pop/Rock Category
Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist John Denver Elton John
Neil Sedaka
Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist Olivia Newton-John Helen Reddy
Linda Ronstadt
Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group Tony Orlando and Dawn Eagles
Earth, Wind and Fire
Favorite Pop/Rock Album Olivia Newton-JohnHave You Never Been Mellow EaglesOne of These Nights
Elton JohnGreatest Hits
Favorite Pop/Rock Song Glen CampbellRhinestone Cowboy Captain & TennilleLove Will Keep Us Together
Elton JohnPhiladelphia Freedom
Soul/R&B Category
Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist Barry White James Brown
Smokey Robinson
Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist Aretha Franklin Gwen McCrae
Minnie Riperton
Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group Gladys Knight & the Pips Earth, Wind and Fire
KC and the Sunshine Band
Favorite Soul/R&B Album The TemptationsA Song for You Earth, Wind and FireThat’s the Way of the World
Ohio PlayersFive
Favorite Soul/R&B Song KC and the Sunshine BandGet Down Tonight Gwen McCraeRockin’ Chair
Love UnlimitedI Belong to You
Country Category
Favorite Country Male Artist John Denver Charlie Rich
Merle Haggard
Favorite Country Female Artist Olivia Newton-John Linda Ronstadt
Loretta Lynn
Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group Donny Osmond & Marie Osmond Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn
The Statler Brothers
Favorite Country Album John DenverBack Home Again Freddy FenderBefore the Next Teardop Falls
Olivia Newton-JohnA Very Special Love Song
Favorite Country Song Glen CampbellRhinestone Cowboyl Freddy FenderBefore the Next Teardop Falls
Willie NelsonBlue Eyes Crying in the Rain
Ehrenpreis
Irving Berlin

Einzelnachweise

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  2. a b American Music Awards - 1976 | Winners & Nominees. Abgerufen am 11. Mai 2023.