The American Music Award for Best Dance/Electronic Artist has been awarded since 2012. Years reflect the year during which the awards were presented, for works released in the previous year (until 2003 onward, when awards were handed out on November of the same year). The all-time winner in this category is Marshmello, Calvin Harris with 3 wins. Harris is the most nominated artist with 7 nominations. In 2020, Lady Gaga became the first woman to be nominated and to win this category. The award was previous known as Favorite Electronic Dance Music Artist from 2012 to 2025.
Winners and nominees 2010s Year Artist Ref 2012 David Guetta Calvin Harris Skrillex 2013 Avicii Daft Punk Calvin Harris Zedd 2014 Calvin Harris Avicii Zedd 2015 Calvin Harris David Guetta Zedd 2016 The Chainsmokers Calvin Harris Major Lazer 2017 The Chainsmokers DJ Snake Calvin Harris 2018 Marshmello The Chainsmokers Zedd 2019 Marshmello Avicii The Chainsmokers
2020s Year Artist Ref 2020 Lady Gaga Kygo Marshmello 2021 Marshmello David Guetta Illenium Regard Tiësto 2022 Marshmello The Chainsmokers Diplo Swedish House Mafia Tiësto 2023 – 24 colspan="3" 2025 Lady Gaga Charli XCX David Guetta Marshmello John Summit 2026 David Guetta Calvin Harris Fred Again Illenium John Summit
Category facts Multiple wins 4 wins Marshmello
2 wins The Chainsmokers Calvin Harris Lady Gaga David Guetta
Multiple nominations
7 nominations Calvin Harris
5 nominations David Guetta Marshmello
4 nominations The Chainsmokers Zedd
3 nominations Avicii
2 nominations Illenium Lady Gaga John Summit
See also American Music Award for Favorite Disco Male Artist (1979) American Music Award for Favorite Disco Female Artist (1979) American Music Award for Favorite Disco Band/Duo/Group (1979) American Music Award for Favorite Disco Album (1979) American Music Award for Favorite Disco Song (1979) American Music Award for Favorite Dance Artist (1990-1992) American Music Award for Favorite Dance Album (1990-1992) American Music Award for Favorite Dance New Artist (1990-1992)
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