American Music Awards of 1976

3rd Annual American Music Awards
Country of origin	USA
Production
Running time	120 min.
Release
Original network	ABC
First shown in	January 31, 1976

Pop/Rock Category

• Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist
  • John Denver
• Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist
  • Olivia Newton-John
• Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group
  • Tony Orlando and Dawn
• Favorite Pop/Rock Album
  • Have You Never Been Mellow? - Olivia Newton-John
• Favorite Pop/Rock Single
  • "Rhinestone Cowboy" - Glen Campbell

Soul/R&B Category

• Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist
  • Barry White
• Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist
  • Aretha Franklin
• Favorite Soul/R&B Band, Duo, or Group
  • Gladys Knight & The Pips
• Favorite Soul/R&B Album
  • A Song for You - The Temptations
• Favorite Soul/R&B Single
  • "Get Down Tonight" - KC & The Sunshine Band

Country Category

• Favorite Country Male Artist
  • John Denver
• Favorite Country Female Artist
  • Olivia Newton-John
• Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group
  • Donny & Marie Osmond
• Favorite Country Album
  • Back Home Again - John Denver
• Favorite Country Single
  • "Rhinestone Cowboy" - Glen Campbell

Award of Merit

• Irving Berlin