Album of the Year - Female

• Janet Jackson - Control Lyrics

Album of the Year - Group or Band

• Cameo - Word Up

Album of the Year - Male

• Luther Vandross - Give Me A Reason

Best Gospel Album - Group or Band

• The Winans - Let My People Go

Best Gospel Album - Solo

• Al Green - He Is the Light

Best Jazz Album - Group or Band

• Bob James and David Sanborn - Double Vision

Best Jazz Album - Solo

• George Howard - Love Will Follow

Best Music Video

• Janet Jackson - What Have You Done For Me Lately Lyrics

Best New Artist

• Gregory Abbott

Best Rap Album

• Run D.M.C. - Raising Hell Lyrics

Best Rap Single

• Run D.M.C. - Walk This Way Lyrics

Best Single - Female

• Anita Baker - Sweet Love Lyrics

Best Single - Group or Band

• Cameo - Word Up Lyrics

Best Single - Male

• Gregory Abbott - Shake You Down

Heritage Award - Career Achievement

• Stevie Wonder Lyrics