Die 20. American Music Awards wurden von der American Broadcasting Company (ABC) am 25. Januar 1993 ausgestrahlt. Die Veranstaltung fand im Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Kalifornien statt. Die Moderation übernahmen Gloria Estefan, Bobby Brown und Wynonna Judd.

Die meisten Preise gewannen Michael Jackson mit drei Awards, darunter den neu eingeführten International Award. Mit sechs Nominierungen führte Mariah Carey die Nominierungsliste an.

Gewinner und Nominierte Subkategorie Sieger Nominierungen Pop/Rock Category Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist Michael BoltonBryan AdamsEric ClaptonMichael Jackson Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist Mariah Carey Amy GrantBonnie RaittVanessa Williams Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group Genesis Kris KrossU2 Favorite Pop/Rock Album Michael Jackson – Dangerous Kris Kross – Totally Krossed OutU2 – Achtung Baby Favorite Pop/Rock Song Boyz II Men – End of the RoadMariah Carey – I’ll Be ThereRed Hot Chili Peppers – Under the Bridge Favorite Pop/Rock New Artist Pearl Jam Arrested DevelopmentTLC Soul/R&B Category Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist Bobby Brown Tevin CampbellMichael JacksonGerald Levert Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist Patti LaBelle Mary J. BligeMariah CareyVanessa Williams Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group Boyz II Men En VogueJodeci Favorite Soul/R&B Album En Vogue – Funky Divas Mariah Carey – UnpluggedMichael Jackson – Dangerous Favorite Soul/R&B Song Michael Jackson – Remember the Time R. Kelly & Public Announcement – Honey LovePatti LaBelle – Somebody Loves You Baby (You Know Who It Is) Favorite Soul/R&B New Artist Kris Kross Arrested DevelopmentJodeci Country Category Favorite Country Male Artist Garth Brooks Billy Ray CyrusVince GillAlan Jackson Favorite Country Female Artist Reba McEntire Lorrie MorganTanya TuckerWynonna Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group AlabamaBrooks & DunnSawyer Brown Favorite Country Album Reba McEntire – For My Broken Heart Garth Brooks – The ChaseBilly Ray Cyrus – Some Gave All Favorite Country SongBilly Ray Cyrus – Achy Breaky Heart Garth Brooks – The RiverVince Gill – I Still believe in You Favorite Country New Artist Trisha Yearwood Billy DeanPam Tillis Adult Contemporary Category Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist Michael Bolton Mariah CareyGenesis Favorite Adult Contemporary Album Mariah Carey – Unplugged Genesis – We Can’t DanceVanessa L. Williams – The Comfort Zone Favorite Ault Contemporary New Artist k. d. lang Jon SecadaPatty Smyth Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Category Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Artist Metallica Def LeppardRed Hot Chili Peppers Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock New Artist Pearl Jam Mr. BigUgly Kid Joe Rap/Hip-Hop Category Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist Sir Mix-a-Lot Kris KrossTLC Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop New Artist Kris Kross arrested DevelopmentTLC Merit Bill Graham International Award Michael Jackson

Auftritte Künstler Lied(er) Michael Jackson Dangerous Gloria Estefan MedleyDr. BeatConga1-2-3Get on Your Feet Kris Kross MedleyFreak Da FunkJumpWarm It UpIt’s a Shame Reba McEntireVince Gill The Heart Won’t Lie Boyz II Men End of the Road Michael Bolton MedleyTo Love SomebodyDrift Away Bobby Brown Get Away Wynonna My Strongest Weakness Bon Jovi Bed of Roses Billy Ray CyrusSly Dog She’s Not Cryin’ Anymore Stephen Stills Find the Cost of FreedomMetallicaWherever I May Roam

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