American Music Awards of 1996
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The 23rd American Music Awards was held on January 29, 1996.
Pop/Rock Category
| Subcategory | Winner | Nominees |
|---|---|---|
| Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist | Michael Jackson | Elton John Seal |
| Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist | Mariah Carey | Melissa Etheridge Alanis Morissette |
| Favorite Pop/Rock Band, Duo, or Group | The Eagles | Boyz II Men Hootie & The Blowfish |
| Favorite Pop/Rock Album | Hell Freezes Over - The Eagles | II - Boyz II Men Cracked Rear View - Hootie & The Blowfish |
| Favorite Soundtrack | The Lion King | Dangerous Minds <br/. Forrest Gump |
| Favorite Pop/Rock New Artist | Hootie & The Blowfish | Blues Traveler Alanis Morissette |
Soul/R&B Category
| Subcategory | Winner | Nominees |
|---|---|---|
| Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist | Luther Vandross | Michael Jackson Barry White |
| Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist | Mariah Carey | Anita Baker Brandy (singer) |
| Favorite Soul/R&B Band, Duo, or Group | Boyz II Men | Jodeci TLC |
| Favorite Soul/R&B Album | II - Boyz II Men | My Life - Mary J. Blige CrazySexyCool - TLC |
| Favorite Soul/R&B New Artist | Brandy | Monica Soul for Real |
Country Category
| Subcategory | Winner | Nominees |
|---|---|---|
| Favorite Country Male Artist | Garth Brooks | Alan Jackson George Strait |
| Favorite Country Female Artist | Shania Twain | Mary Chapin Carpenter Reba McEntire |
| Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group | Alabama (band) | BlackHawk Brooks & Dunn |
| Favorite Country Album | The Hits - Garth Brooks | Waitin' on Sundown - Brooks & Dunn The Woman in Me - Shania Twain |
| Favorite Country New Artist | Shania Twain | Rhett Akins Ty Herndon |
Adult Contemporary Category
| Subcategory | Winner | Nominees |
|---|---|---|
| Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist | The Eagles | Hootie & the Blowfish Michael Jackson |
Rap/Hip-Hop Category
| Subcategory | Winner | Nominees |
|---|---|---|
| Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist | Coolio | Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Naughty By Nature |
Alternative Category
| Subcategory | Winner | Nominees |
|---|---|---|
| Favorite Alternative Artist | Pearl Jam | Green Day Nine Inch Nails |
Heavy Metal Category
| Subcategory | Winner | Nominees |
|---|---|---|
| Favorite Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Artist | Pearl Jam | Green Day Van Halen |
Award of Merit
Favorite Artist of the Year
| Winner | Nominees |
|---|---|
| Garth Brooks | Boyz II Men Green Day Hootie & The Blowfish TLC |