American Music Awards: Pop/Rock Albums of the Year, 1974-2022

American Music Award: Pop/Rock Album of the Year, 1974-2022

The American Music Awards were created in 1973 by Dick Clark for ABC after the network’s contract to air the Grammys expired. Until 2005, nominees and winners were determined by the musical industry. Since 2006, winners have been determined by the fans. The pop/rock album of the year award has been given out since 1974. Check out other album of the year awards here. 2022: Taylor Swift Red (Taylor’s Version) 2021: Taylor Swift Evermore 2020: Harry Styles Fine Line 2019: Taylor Swift Lover 2018: Taylor Swift Reputation 2017: Bruno Mars 24K Magic 2016: Justin Bieber Purpose 2015: Taylor Swift 1989 2014: One Direction Midnight Memories 2013: One Direction Take Me Home 2012: Justin Bieber Believe 2011: Adele 21 2010: Justin Bieber My World 2.0 2009: Michael Jackson Number Ones (compilation: 1978-2003, released 2003) 2008: Alicia Keys As I Am 2007: Daughtry Daughtry 2006: Nickelback All the Right Reasons 2005: Green Day American Idiot 2004: Usher Confessions 2003: Justin Timberlake Justified 2003: Eminem The Eminem Show 2002: Destiny’s Child Survivor 2001: Creed Human Clay 2000: Santana Supernatural 1999: Will Smith Big Willie Style 1998: Spice Girls Spice 1997: Alanis Morissette Jagged Little Pill 1996: Eagles Hell Freezes Over (live/studio) 1995: Elton John/Tim Rice (composers) The Lion King soundtrack 1994: Various Artists (Whitney Houston et al) The Bodyguard soundtrack 1993: Michael Jackson Dangerous 1992: Michael Bolton Time, Love & Tenderness 1991: Phil Collins …But Seriously 1990: New Kids on the Block Hangin’ Tough 1989: Various Artists Dirty Dancing soundtrack 1988: Paul Simon Graceland 1987: Whitney Houston Whitney Houston 1986: Bruce Springsteen Born in the U.S.A. 1985: Prince & the Revolution Purple Rain soundtrack 1984: Michael Jackson Thriller 1983: Willie Nelson Always on My Mind 1982: Kenny Rogers Greatest Hits (compilation: 1977-80, released 1980) 1981: Billy Joel Glass Houses 1980: Bee Gees Spirits Having Flown 1979: Various Artists (including Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta) Grease soundtrack 1978: Fleetwood Mac Rumours 1977: Eagles Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 (compilation: 1971-75, released 1976) 1976: Olivia Newton-John Have You Never Been Mellow 1975: Charlie Rich Behind Closed Doors 1974: Diana Ross Lady Sings the Blues Resources and Related Links: American Music Awards: TheAMAs.com (official site) Wikipedia: “American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Album” Dave’s Music Database: “Other Year-End Album Awards” First posted 11/24/2019; last updated 11/20/2022.

American Music Awards 2013

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Here are the 2013 winners from the American Music Awards:

• Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift
• Icon Award: Rihanna
• New Artist of the Year: Ariana Grande
• Single of the Year: Florida Georgia Line with Nelly “Cruise”
• Top Soundtrack: Pitch Perfect

Cruise

POP/ROCK

• Favorite Male Artist : Justin Timberlake
• Favorite Female Artist : Taylor Swift
• Favorite Band, Duo or Group : One Direction
• Favorite Album: One Direction Take Me Home

COUNTRY

• Favorite Male Artist : Luke Bryan
• Favorite Female Artist : Taylor Swift
• Favorite Band, Duo or Group : Lady Antebellum
• Favorite Album: Taylor Swift Red

SOUL/R&B

• Favorite Male Artist : Justin Timberlake
• Favorite Female Artist : Rihanna
• Favorite Album: Justin Timberlake The 20/20 Experience

RAP/HIP-HOP

• Favorite Artist : Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
• Favorite Album: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis The Heist

FAVORITE ARTISTS – OTHER GENRES

• Alternative Rock: Imagine Dragons
• Latin: Marc Anthony
• Electronic Dance Music (EDM): Avicii
• Adult Contemporary: Maroon 5
• Contemporary Inspirational: Matthew West

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Resources and Related Links:

• ABC: American Music Awards official site
• Billboard.com: American Music Awards 2013: Full Winnters List by Billboard Staff (11/24/2013)

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The Top 50 Songs of 2012

Dave’s Music Database: Top 50 Songs of 2012

These are the top 50 songs of the year based on their overall performance in Dave’s Music Database, which is determined by combining chart data, sales figures, streaming, video views, and aggregates from 39 year-end lists (see sources at bottom of page). Check out “Top Songs and Albums of the Year” lists here. DMDB Top 1%: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Wanz “Thrift Shop” Psy “Gangnam Style” The Lumineers “Ho Hey” Bruno Mars “Locked Out of Heaven” Imagine Dragons “Radioactive” Passenger “Let Her Go” Florida Georgia Line with Nelly “Cruise” Pink with Nate Ruess “Just Give Me a Reason” Rihanna “Diamonds” DMDB Top 2%: Maroon 5 “One More Night” Maroon 5 with Wiz Khalifa “Payphone” Taylor Swift “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” Bruno Mars “When I Was Your Man” Imagine Dragons “Demons” Taylor Swift “I Knew You Were Trouble” Adele “Skyfall” Mumford & Sons “I Will Wait” Rihanna with Mikky Ekko “Stay” DMDB Top 5%: Nicki Minaj “Starships” Icona Pop with Charli XCX “I Love It” Fun. “Some Nights” Flo Rida “Whistle” will.i.am. with Britney Spears “Scream & Shout” The Neighbourhood “Sweater Weather” Frank Ocean “Thinkin’ ‘Bout You” Phillip Phillips “Home” Bruno Mars “Treasure” Jason Mraz “I Won’t Give Up” Katy Perry “Wide Awake” Miguel “Adorn” Alicia Keys “Girl on Fire” Swedish House Mafiar with John Martin “Don’t You Worry Child” Lana Del Ray with Cedric Gervais “Summertime Sadness” Katy Perry “Part of Me” V.I.C. “Wobble” Capital Cities “Safe and Sound” Pink “Blow Me One Last Kiss” Muse “Madness” Train “Drive By” Macklemore & Ryan Lewis with Mary Lambert “Same Love” Justin Bieber “Boyfriend” Emeli Sandé “Next to Me” Taylor Swift “22” Alabama Shakes “Hold On” Disclosure with Sam Smith “Latch” Usher “Climax” The Lumineers “Stubborn Love” Kanye West with Big Sean, Pusha T, & 2 Chainz “Mercy” Kongos “Come with Me Now” Imagine Dragons “On Top of the World” Resources/Related Links: Amazon – best sellers Amazon – critics’ picks AOL Radio Blog Billboard: Hot 100 Billboard: Digital Songs Billboard: Radio Songs Billboard: Adult Contemporary Billboard: Country Billboard: R&B/Hip-Hop Billboard: Rock Billboard: Critics’ picks CNN Complex Consequence of Sound Dummy Mag Entertainment Weekly Esquire Fuse Guardian Huffington Post iTunes Mashable MTV New York Times NPR Paste Pitchfork PopMatters Pretty Much Amazing Refinery 29 Rolling Stone Rolling Stone – readers’ poll Rob Sheffield (of Rolling Stone Spin Spinner Spotify UK’s official charts VH1 First posted 1/2/2013; last updated 1/18/2023.