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: Sinbad
Date: January 26, 1997
City: Los Angeles, California
This Year's Performers
The Nominees
Award Of Merit
Favorite Album - Country
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Winner: George Strait
Carrying Your Love with Me
- Trisha Yearwood Songbook: A Collection of Hits
- LeAnn Rimess Unchained Melody
- Tim McGraw Everywhere
Favorite Album - Pop / Rock
Favorite Album - Soul / Rhythm & Blues
Favorite Artist - Adult Contemporary
Favorite Artist - Alternative
Favorite Artist - Latin Music
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Winner:
Julio Inglesias - Luis Miguel
- Enrique Iglesias
