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American Music Awards

Overview

The American Music Awards, decided in part by fan and popularity data rather than an industry panel, tracked Michael Jackson's hold on the general public. He was a fixture at the ceremony across the 1980s and beyond, winning in pop, soul, and R&B categories for albums like Thriller and Bad. The show also honored his wider cultural reach with a special award recognizing his impact on music and beyond, underscoring how far his appeal stretched past any single chart or genre.

The Record

  1. 1984

    Favorite Pop/Rock AlbumWon

    for Thriller

  2. 1984

    Favorite Soul/R&B AlbumWon

    for Thriller

  3. 1984

    Favorite Pop/Rock Male ArtistWon

    for Career work

  4. 1984

    Favorite Soul/R&B Male ArtistWon

    for Career work

  5. 1993

    International Artist Award of ExcellenceWon

    for Global career impact

    A special honorary award; Jackson was its first recipient, and it was announced as the Michael Jackson International Artist Award.