American Music Awards of 1994
| American Music Awards of 1994 | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | USA |
| Production | |
| Running time | 180 min. |
| Production company | Dick Clark Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
The 21st Annual American Music Awards were held on February 7, 1994. Whitney Houston was the big winner of the night, winning eight awards.
Pop/Rock Category
| Subcategory | Winner | Nominees |
|---|---|---|
| Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist | Michael Jackson | Michael Bolton Eric Clapton Rod Stewart |
| Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist | Whitney Houston | Mariah Carey Gloria Estefan Janet Jackson |
| Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group | Aerosmith | Pearl Jam U2 |
| Favorite Pop/Rock Album | The Bodyguard Soundtrack - Whitney Houston | Janet - Janet Jackson Pocket Full of Kryptonite - Spin Doctors |
| Favorite Pop/Rock Single | "I Will Always Love You" - Whitney Houston | "Can't Help Falling in Love" - UB40 "Whoomp! (There It is)" - Tag Team |
| Favorite Pop/Rock New Artist | Stone Temple Pilots | Blind Melon SWV |
Soul/R&B Category
| Subcategory | Winner | Nominees |
|---|---|---|
| Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist | Michael Jackson | Babyface Bobby Brown Luther Vandross |
| Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist | Whitney Houston | Toni Braxton Mariah Carey Janet Jackson |
| Favorite Soul/R&B Band, Duo, or Group | En Vogue | Arrested Development SWV |
| Favorite Soul/R&B Album | The Bodyguard Soundtrack - Whitney Houston |
janet - Janet Jackson Its About Time" SWV Lose Control - Silk |
| Favorite Soul/R&B Single | "I Will Always Love You" - Whitney Houston | "Dreamlover" - Mariah Carey "That's the Way Love Goes" - Janet Jackson |
| Favorite Soul/R&B New Artist | Toni Braxton | Silk SWV |
Country Category
| Subcategory | Winner | Nominees |
|---|---|---|
| Favorite Country Male Artist | Garth Brooks | Vince Gill Alan Jackson George Strait |
| Favorite Country Female Artist | Reba McEntire | Mary Chapin Carpenter Dolly Parton Wynonna |
| Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group | Alabama | Brooks & Dunn Little Texas |
| Favorite Country Album | A Lot About Livin' (And a Little 'Bout Love) - Alan Jackson | Hard Workin' Man - Brooks & Dunn In Pieces - Garth Brooks It's Your Call - Reba McEntire |
| Favorite Country Single | "Chattahoochee" - Alan Jackson | "A Bad Goodbye" - Clint Black & Wynonna "Romeo" - Dolly Parton & Friends |
| Favorite Country New Artist | John Michael Montgomery | Tracy Byrd Clay Walker |
Adult Contemporary Category
| Subcategory | Winner | Nominees |
|---|---|---|
| Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist | Kenny G | Michael Bolton Whitney Houston |
| Favorite Adult Contemporary Album | The Bodyguard Soundtrack - Whitney Houston | Breathless - Kenny G River of Dreams - Billy Joel Unplugged... And Seated - Rod Stewart |
| Favorite Adult Contemporary New Artist | Toni Braxton | Lauren Christy Lisa Keith |
Rap/Hip-Hop Category
| Subcategory | Winner | Nominees |
|---|---|---|
| Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist | Dr. Dre | Onyx 2Pac |
| Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop New Artist | Dr. Dre | Arrested Development Naughty By Nature |
Heavy Metal Category
| Category | Winner | Nominees |
|---|---|---|
| Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Artist | Aerosmith | Metallica Pearl Jam |
Award of Merit
International Artist Award
Performers
- Toni Braxton - "Another Sad Love Song"
- Whitney Houston - Medley: "I Loves You, Porgy" / "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" / "I Have Nothing"