American Music Awards of 1981
| American Music Awards of 1981 | |
|---|---|
| Starring | Mac Davis Crystal Gayle Teddy Pendergrass |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Production | |
| Running time | 180 min. |
| Production company | Dick Clark Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
The 8th Annual American Music Awards were held on January 30, 1981.
Pop/Rock Category
| Subcategory | Winner | Nominees |
|---|---|---|
| Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist | Kenny Rogers | Billy Joel Bob Seger |
| Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist | Barbra Streisand | Olivia Newton-John Linda Ronstadt |
| Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group | Eagles | Queen Rolling Stones |
| Favorite Pop/Rock Album | Glass Houses - Billy Joel | Off the Wall - Michael Jackson Against the Wind - Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band |
| Favorite Pop/Rock Single | "Another One Bites the Dust" - Queen | "Another Brick in the Wall" - Pink Floyd "Upside Down" - Diana Ross |
Soul/R&B Category
| Subcategory | Winner | Nominees |
|---|---|---|
| Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist | Michael Jackson | George Benson Teddy Pendergrass |
| Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist | Diana Ross | Chaka Khan Stephanie Mills |
| Favorite Soul/R&B Band, Duo, or Group | Earth Wind and Fire | Kool & the Gang The O'Jays |
| Favorite Soul/R&B Album | Off the Wall - Michael Jackson | Teddy - Teddy Pendergrass Diana - Diana Ross |
| Favorite Soul/R&B Single | "Upside Down" - Diana Ross | "Give Me the Night" - George Benson "One in a Million You" - Larry Graham |
Country Category
| Subcategory | Winner | Nominees |
|---|---|---|
| Favorite Country Male Artist | Kenny Rogers | Willie Nelson Charley Pride |
| Favorite Country Female Artist | Barbara Mandrell | Crystal Gayle Anne Murray |
| Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group | The Statler Brothers | Charlie Daniels Band The Oak Ridge Boys |
| Favorite Country Album | The Gambler - Kenny Rogers | Music Man - Waylon Jennings Ten Years of Gold - Kenny Rogers |
| Favorite Country Single | "Coward of the County" - Kenny Rogers | "If You Ever Change Your Mind" - Crystal Gayle "Don't Fall in Love with a Dreamer" - Kenny Rogers & Kim Carnes |