American Music Awards of 1978

5th Annual American Music Awards
Starring	Glen Campbell David Soul Natalie Cole
Country of origin	USA
Production
Running time	120 min.
Release
Original network	ABC
First shown in	January 16, 1978

The 5th Annual American Music Awards were held on January 16, 1978.

Pop/Rock Category

• Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist
  • Barry Manilow
• Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist
  • Linda Ronstadt
• Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group
  • Fleetwood Mac
• Favorite Pop/Rock Album
  • Rumours - Fleetwood Mac
• Favorite Pop/Rock Single
  • "You Light Up My Life" - Debby Boone

Soul/R&B Category

• Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist
  • Stevie Wonder
• Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist
  • Natalie Cole
• Favorite Soul/R&B Band, Duo, or Group
  • Earth Wind and Fire
• Favorite Soul/R&B Album
  • Songs in the Key of Life - Stevie Wonder
• Favorite Soul/R&B Single
  • "Best of My Love" - The Emotions

Country Category

• Favorite Country Male Artist
  • Conway Twitty
• Favorite Country Female Artist
  • Loretta Lynn
• Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group
  • Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn
• Favorite Country Album
  • New Harvest - First Gathering - Dolly Parton
• Favorite Country Single
  • "Lucille" - Kenny Rogers

Award of Merit

• Ella Fitzgerald

References

• http://theenvelope.latimes.com/extras/lostmind/year/1978/1978ama.htm