| 49th American Music Awards (November 21, 2021) Luke Bryan |
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other nominees:Jason Aldean Luke Combs Chris Stapleton Morgan Wallen |
| 48th American Music Awards (held November 22, 2020) Kane Brown |
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other nominees: Luke Combs Morgan Wallen |
| 47th American Music Awards (held November 24, 2019) Kane Brown |
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other nominees: Luke Combs Thomas Rhett |
| 46th American Music Awards (held October 9, 2018) Kane Brown |
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other nominees:Luke Bryan Thomas Rhett |
| 45th American Music Awards (held November 19, 2017) Keith Urban |
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other nominees : Sam Hunt Thomas Rhett |
| 44th American Music Awards (held November 20, 2016) Blake Shelton |
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other nominees :Luke Bryan Thomas Rhett |
| 43rd American Music Awards (held November 22, 2015) Luke Bryan |
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other nominees:Jason Aldean Sam Hunt |
| 42nd American Music Awards (held November 23, 2014) Luke Bryan |
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other nominees:Jason AldeanBlake Shelton |
| 41st American Music Awards (held November 24, 2013) Luke Bryan |
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other nominees: Hunter HaywsBlake Shelton |
| 40th American Music Awards (held November 18, 2012) Luke Bryan |
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other nominees:Jason Aldean Eric Church |
| 39th American Music Awards (held November 20, 2011) Blake Shelton |
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other nominees:Jason Aldean Brad Paisley |
| 38th American Music Awards (held November 21, 2010) Brad Paisley |
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other nominees:Jason AldeanLuke Bryan |
| 37th American Music Awards (held November 22, 2009)Keith Urban |
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other nominees:Jason AldeanDarius Rucker |
| 36th American Music Awards (held November 23, 2008)Brad Paisley |
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other nominees:Garth BrooksKenny Chesney |
| 35th American Music Awards (held November 18, 2007)Tim McGraw |
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other nominees: Toby Keith Brad Paisley |
| 34th American Music Awards (held November 21, 2006)Toby Keith |
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other nominees:Kenny ChesneyKeith Urban |
| 33rd American Music Awards (held November 22, 2005)Tim McGraw |
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other nominees:Kenny Chesney Toby Keith |
| 32nd American Music Awards(held November 14, 2004)Toby Keith |
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other nominees:Kenny ChesneyAlan JacksonTim McGraw |
| 31st American Music Awards(held November 16, 2003)Tim McGraw |
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other nominees:Kenny ChesneyAlan Jackson Toby Keith |
| 30th American Music Awards (held January 13, 2003)Tim McGraw |
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other nominees:Alan Jackson Toby Keith |
| 29th American Music Awards (held January 9, 2002)Tim McGraw |
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other nominees: Toby Keith Travis Tritt |
| 28th American Music Awards (held January 8, 2001)Tim McGraw |
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other nominees:Alan Jackson George Strait |
| 27th American Music Awards(held January 17, 2000)Garth Brooks |
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other nominees:Tim McGraw George Strait |
| 26th American Music Awards(held January 11, 1999)Garth Brooks |
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other nominees:Tim McGraw George Strait |
| 25th American Music Awards(held January 26, 1998)George Strait |
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other nominees: Clint Black Alan Jackson |
| 24th American Music Awards(held January 27, 1997)Garth Brooks |
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other nominees:Alan Jackson George Strait |
| 23rd American Music Awards(held January 29, 1996)Garth Brooks |
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other nominees:Alan Jackson George Strait |
| 22nd American Music Awards (held January 30, 1995)Garth Brooks |
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other nominees: Vince Gill Alan Jackson |
| 21st American Music Awards(held February 7, 1994)Garth Brooks |
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other nominees: Vince Gill Alan Jackson George Strait |
| 20th American Music Awards (held January 25, 1993)Garth Brooks |
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other nominees: Billy Ray Cyrus Vince Gill Alan Jackson |
| 19th American Music Awards(held January 27, 1992)Garth Brooks |
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other nominees: Clint Black Ricky Van Shelton |
| 18th American Music Awards(held January 28, 1991)George Strait |
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other nominees: Clint Black Garth Brooks |
| 17th American Music Awards(held January 22, 1990)Randy Travis |
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other nominees: George Strait Hank Williams, Jr. |
| 16th American Music Awards(held January 30, 1989)Randy Travis |
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other nominees: George Strait Hank Williams, Jr. |
| 15th American Music Awards(held January 25, 1988)Randy Travis |
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other nominees: George Strait Hank Williams, Jr. |
| 14th American Music Awards(held January 26, 1987)Willie Nelson |
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other nominees:Ronnie Milsap George Strait Hank Williams, Jr. |
| 13th American Music Awards(held January 27, 1986)Willie Nelson |
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other nominees: Lee Greenwood Hank Williams, Jr. |
| 12th American Music Awards(held January 28, 1985)Kenny Rogers |
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other nominees: Ricky Skaggs Hank Williams, Jr. |
| 11th American Music Awards(held January 16, 1984)Willie Nelson |
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other nominees: Charley Pride Kenny Rogers Conway Twitty |
| 10th American Music Awards(held January 17, 1983)Kenny Rogers |
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other nominees: Charley Pride Conway Twitty |
| 9th American Music Awards(held January 25, 1982)Willie Nelson |
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other nominees:Ronnie Milsap T.G. Sheppard Don Williams |
| 8th American Music Awards(held January 30, 1981)Kenny Rogers |
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other nominees:Willie Nelson Charley Pride |
| 7th American Music Awards(held January 18, 1980)Kenny Rogers |
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other nominees: Waylon Jennings Willie Nelson |
| 6th American Music Awards(held January 12, 1979)Kenny Rogers |
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other nominees: Merle Haggard Ronnie Milsap |
| 5th American Music Awards(held January 16, 1978)Conway Twitty |
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other nominees: Waylon Jennings Kenny Rogers |
| 4th American Music Awards(held January 31, 1977)Charley Pride |
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other nominees: Freddy Fender Conway Twitty |
| 3rd American Music Awards(held January 24, 1976)John Denver |
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other nominees: Merle Haggard Charlie Rich |
| 2nd American Music Awards(held February 18, 1975)Charlie Rich |
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other nominees: Roy Clark Charley Pride |
| 1st American Music Awards(held February 19, 1974)Charley Pride |
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other nominees: Merle Haggard Conway Twitty |
