Die 23. American Music Awards wurden von der American Broadcasting Company (ABC) am 29. Januar 1996 ausgestrahlt. Die Veranstaltung fand im Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Kalifornien statt. Die Moderation übernahmen Jeff Foxworthy, und Sinbad.
Die meisten Preise gewannen Garth Brooks und Eagles mit je drei Awards. Zusammen mit Boyz II Men führten Hootie and the Blowfish mit fünf Nominierungen die Nominierungsliste an. Garth Brooks lehnte den neu eingeführten „Artist of the Year“-Award ab, weil er meinte diesen nicht zu verdienen.
Gewinner und Nominierte Subkategorie Sieger Nominierungen Artist of the Year Artist of the Year Garth Brooks (abgelehnt)Boyz II MenGreen DayHootie and the BlowfishTLC Pop/Rock Category Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist Michael JacksonElton JohnSeal Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist Mariah Carey Melissa EtheridgeAlanis Morissette Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group Eagles Boyz II MenHootie and the Blowfish Favorite Pop/Rock Album Eagles – Hell Freezes Over Boyz II Men – IIHootie and the Blowfish – Cracked Rear View Favorite Pop/Rock New Artist Hootie and the Blowfish Blues TravelerAlanis Morissette Soul/R&B Category Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist Luther Vandross Michael JacksonBarry White Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist Mariah Carey Anita BakerBrandy Favorite Soul/R&B Band/Duo/Group Boyz II Men JodeciTLC Favorite Soul/R&B Album Boyz II Men – II Mary J. Blige – My LifeTLC – CrazySexyCool Favorite Soul/R&B New Artist Brandy MonicaSoul for Real Country Category Favorite Country Male Artist Garth Brooks Alan JacksonGeorge Strait Favorite Country Female Artist Reba McEntire Mary Chapin CarpenterShania Twain Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group AlabamaBlackHawkBrooks & Dunn Favorite Country Album Garth Brooks – The Hits Brooks & Dunn – Waitin’ on SundownShania Twain – The Woman in Me Favorite Country New Artist Shania Twain Rhett AkinsTy Herndon Adult Contemporary Category Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist Eagles Hootie and the BlowfishMichael Jackson Alternative Category Favorite Alternative Artist Pearl Jam Green DayNine Inch Nails Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Category Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Artist Pearl Jam Green DayVan Halen Rap/Hip-Hop Category Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist Coolio Bone-Thugs-n-HarmonyNaughty by Nature Soundtrack Category Favorite Soundtrack The Lion King: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Dangerous MindsForrest Gump: The Soundtrack Merit Tammy Wynette
Auftritte Künstler Lied(er) Mariah Carey Fantasy Luther Vandross The Impossible Dream Shania Twain (If You're Not in It for Love) I'm Outta Here! Reba McEntire Please Come to Boston The Smashing Pumpkins 1979 Brandy Baby Neil Diamond Can Anybody Hear Me Lionel Richie Don’t Wanna Lose You Tom Jones I Wanna Get Back With You LL Cool J Mama Said Knock You OutHey Lover Garth Brooks The Change
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Kategorie:Preisverleihung 1996 Kategorie:Preisverleihung in Los Angeles Kategorie:American Broadcasting Company Kategorie:Musik (Los Angeles) Kategorie:Shrine Auditorium #1996