American Music Award for Favorite Male Artist: Soul/R&B
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The American Music Award for Favorite Male Artist: Soul/R&B is an award given to the most popular male artist in the Soul/R&B genre. This year’s nominees are:
-Chris Brown
-Bruno Mars
-The Weeknd
Who will take home the award? Tune in to the American Music Awards on Sunday, November 20th to find out!
American Music Award for Favorite Male Artist: Soul/R&B
The American Music Award for Favorite Male Artist – Soul/R&B is an award presented annually at the American Music Awards (AMAs). The award was established in 1974, and was first presented to Marvin Gaye. Currently, the award goes to the artist who has delivered the best performance in the Soul/R&B genre.
About the American Music Award for Favorite Male Artist: Soul/R&B
The American Music Award for Favorite Male Artist – Soul/R&B is an award presented at the American Music Awards. It was first awarded in 1974. The winner is selected by the public.
The award was not presented in 1975. In 1979, it was awarded to disco artist Bee Gees. In 1990, 1990s hop artist MC Hammer won the award. He is the only winner who is not of African-American descent.
In 2001, the award was not presented due to the 9/11 attacks that occurred earlier that year. R&B singer Mary J. Blige won the award in 2002 and again in 2003. She is the only artist to have won this award more than once as of 2018. In 2004, the award was not presented due to Hurricane Katrina that occurred earlier that year.
Previous Winners
The American Music Award for Favorite Male Artist – Soul/R&B has been awarded since 1974. The award was not presented in 1979, 1983 and 1984. Years reflect the year in which the awards were presented, for works released in the previous year (until 2003 onward when the awards were handed out on November of the same year).
2000s
* 2010: Usher
* 2009: Michael Jackson
* 2008: Robin Thicke
* 2007: Ne-Yo
* 2006: Chris Brown
* 2005: Marques Houston
* 2004: Luther Vandross (posthumous)
* 2003: R. Kelly
1990s
* 2002: Ja Rule
* 2001: Brian McKnight
* 2000: Stevie Wonder
Nominees
The American Music Award for Favorite Male Artist: Soul/R&B is an award given out at the American Music Awards. The award was first given out in 1974, and has been given out annually since. The award is given to a male artist who has released an album or single in the Soul/R&B genre.
The nominees for the American Music Award for Favorite Male Artist: Soul/R&B are:
-Bruno Mars
-Chris Brown
-The Weeknd
American Music Award for Favorite Male Artist: Soul/R&B
The American Music Award for Favorite Male Artist – Soul/R&B has been awarded since 1974. The award is presented to the artist who has released the most successful single in the Soul/R&B genre. The award is given to the artist who has had the most successful year in the field of Soul/R&B music.
About the American Music Award for Favorite Male Artist: Soul/R&B
The American Music Award for Favorite Male Artist – Soul/R&B is an award presented at the American Music Awards. It was first awarded in 1974. The soul and rhythm and blues singer Luther Vandross has won the award a record eight times. Frankie Beverly of the band Maze featuring Frankie Beverly has won the award six times. Both artists have also won the American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Band, Duo or Group.
Previous Winners
The American Music Award for Favorite Male Artist – Soul/R&B has been awarded since 1974. Years reflect the year in which the awards were presented, for works released in the previous year.
* 2020: The Weeknd
* 2019: John Legend
* 2018: Bruno Mars
* 2017: Bruno Mars
* 2016: Usher
* 2015: Chris Brown
* 2014: Justin Timberlake
* 2013: Miguel
* 2012: Usher
* 2011: Usher
* 2010: Usher
* 2009: Maxwell
Nominees
The American Music Award for Favorite Male Artist – Soul/R&B has been awarded since 1974. Years reflect the year in which the awards were presented, for works released in the previous year (until 2003 onward when awards were handed out on November of the same year).
2020: The Weeknd
2019: Khalid
2018: Bruno Mars
2017: Bruno Mars
2016: Usher
2015: Chris Brown
2014: John Legend
2013: Justin Timberlake
2012: Usher
2011: Biebs
