About The Show
By polling music buyers, the AMAs are awarded based on popularity. Whoever said it doesn't pay to be popular got it wrong in this case. A variety of genres are honored, which promises for a star studded ceremony every year.
Host: Melissa Manchester, Mac Davis, Aretha Franklin
Date: January 16, 1983
City: Los Angeles, California
The Nominees
Award Of Merit
Favorite Album - Country
Favorite Album - Pop / Rock
Favorite Album - Soul / Rhythm & Blues
Favorite Band, Duo Or Group - Country
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Winner: Alabama
- Oak Ridge Boys
- Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton
- The Statler Brothers
Favorite Band, Duo Or Group - Pop / Rock
Favorite Band, Duo Or Group - Soul / Rhythm & Blues
Favorite Female Artist - Country
Favorite Female Artist - Pop / Rock
Favorite Female Artist - Soul / Rhythm & Blues
Favorite Male Artist - Country
Favorite Male Artist - Pop / Rock
Favorite Male Artist - Soul / Rhythm & Blues
Favorite Single - Country
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Winner:
Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton Islands in the Stream - Oak Ridge Boys Love Song
- John Anderson Swingin'
- Alabama Dixieland Delight
Favorite Single - Soul / Rhythm & Blues
Favorite Video - Country
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Winner: Alabama
Dixieland Delight
- Merle Haggard & Willie Nelson Pancho & Lefty
- Dolly Parton Potential New Boyfriend