The 42nd Annual Japan Record Awards took place on 31 December 2000, starting at 6:30PM JST. The primary ceremonies were televised in Japan on TBS.
Award winners Japan Record Award: Keisuke Kuwata (Songwriter, Composer and producer) & Southern All Stars for "Tsunami" Best Vocalist: Kaori Kozai Best New Artist: Kiyoshi Hikawa Best Album: Ayumi Hamasaki for "Duty" Special Award: Namie Amuro Morning Musume
See also 51st NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen
References Nikkan Sports. 付け. 1 January 2001. 大ヒット曲『TSUNAMI』を桑田佳祐が書くきっかけとなった出来事. excite ニュース. 22 April 2016. 第42回日本レコード大賞. Japan Composer's Association.
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