The American Music Award for Favorite Male Artist – Pop/Rock has been awarded since 1974. Years reflect the year in 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). Justin Bieber has the most wins in this category with four. Michael Jackson is the most nominated male artist with 7 nominations and is the only singer to have won this award in three separate decades (80s, 90s and 00s).
American Music Awards for Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist | |
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Country | United States |
Presented by | American Music Awards |
First awarded | 1974 |
Last awarded | 2022 |
Currently held by | Harry Styles |
Most awards | Justin Bieber (4) |
Most nominations | Michael Jackson (7) |
Website | theamas.com |
Year | Artist | Ref |
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1974 (1st) | ||
Jim Croce | [citation needed] | |
Elton John | ||
Stevie Wonder | ||
1975 (2nd) | ||
John Denver | [citation needed] | |
Elton John | ||
Charlie Rich | ||
1976 (3rd) | ||
John Denver | [citation needed] | |
Elton John | ||
Neil Sedaka | ||
1977 (4th) | ||
Elton John | [citation needed] | |
Peter Frampton | ||
Barry Manilow | ||
1978 (5th) | ||
Barry Manilow | [citation needed] | |
Peter Frampton | ||
Stevie Wonder | ||
1979 (6th) | ||
Barry Manilow | [citation needed] | |
Andy Gibb | ||
Billy Joel |
Year | Artist | Ref |
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1980 (7th) | ||
Barry Manilow | [citation needed] | |
Billy Joel | ||
Kenny Rogers | ||
1981 (8th) | ||
Kenny Rogers | [citation needed] | |
Billy Joel | ||
Bob Seger | ||
1982 (9th) | ||
Kenny Rogers | [citation needed] | |
John Lennon | ||
Eddie Rabbitt | ||
Rick Springfield | ||
1983 (10th) | ||
John Mellencamp | [citation needed] | |
Rick Springfield | ||
Paul McCartney | ||
1984 (11th) | ||
Michael Jackson | [citation needed] | |
David Bowie | ||
Billy Joel | ||
Lionel Richie | ||
1985 (12th) | ||
Lionel Richie | [citation needed] | |
Prince | ||
Bruce Springsteen | ||
1986 (13th) | ||
Bruce Springsteen | [citation needed] | |
Phil Collins | ||
Prince | ||
1987 (14th) | ||
Lionel Richie | [citation needed] | |
Peter Gabriel | ||
Robert Palmer | ||
David Lee Roth | ||
1988 (15th) | ||
Paul Simon | [citation needed] | |
Michael Jackson | ||
George Michael | ||
1989 (16th) | ||
George Michael | [citation needed] | |
Michael Jackson | ||
Steve Winwood |
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