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: Cedric The Entertainer
Date: November 21, 2005
City: Los Angeles, California
The Nominees
Favorite Album - Pop / Rock
Favorite Album - Rap / Hip-hop
Favorite Album - Soul / Rhythm & Blues
Favorite Artist - Adult Contemporary
Favorite Artist - Alternative
Favorite Artist - Contemporary Inspirational
Favorite Artist Of The Year
Favorite Band, Duo Or Group - Country
Favorite Band, Duo Or Group - Pop / Rock
Favorite Band, Duo Or Group - Rap / Hip-hop
Favorite Band, Duo Or Group - Soul / Rhythm & Blues
Favorite Breakthrough New Artist
Favorite Female Artist - Country
Favorite Female Artist - Pop / Rock
Favorite Female Artist - Rap / Hip-hop
Favorite Female Artist - Soul / Rhythm & Blues
Favorite Male Artist - Country
Favorite Male Artist - Pop / Rock
Favorite Male Artist - Rap / Hip-hop
