American Music Award for Favorite Country Single
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The American Music Award for Favorite Country Single is a major music industry award that was created in 1974. However, the award was discontinued after 1995.
Years reflect the year in which the American Music Awards were presented, for works released in the previous year.
The all-time winner of awards in this category was Kenny Rogers
. Rogers won a total of 5 AMA Favorite Country Single trophies, two of which were shared as part of a duet with Dolly Parton
.
Years reflect the year in which the American Music Awards were presented, for works released in the previous year.
The all-time winner of awards in this category was Kenny Rogers
Kenny Rogers
Kenneth Donald "Kenny" Rogers is an American singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur...
. Rogers won a total of 5 AMA Favorite Country Single trophies, two of which were shared as part of a duet with Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. Dolly Parton has appeared in movies like 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias and Straight Talk...
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1990s
- American Music Awards of 1995American Music Awards of 1995The 22nd Annual American Music Awards were held on January 30, 1995.-Pop/Rock Category:-Soul/R&B Category:-Country Category:-Adult Contemporary Category:-Rap/Hip-Hop Category:-Alternative Category:-Heavy Metal Category:...
- Vince GillVince GillVincent Grant "Vince" Gill is an American neotraditional country singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has achieved commercial success and fame both as frontman to the country rock band Pure Prairie League in the 1970s, and as a solo artist beginning in 1983, where his talents as a...
, "Whenever You Come Around"
- Vince Gill
- American Music Awards of 1994American Music Awards of 1994The 21st Annual American Music Awards were held on February 7, 1994.-Pop/Rock Category:-Soul/R&B Category:-Country Category:-Adult Contemporary Category:-Rap/Hip-Hop Category:-Heavy Metal Category:...
- Alan JacksonAlan JacksonAlan Eugene Jackson is an American country music singer, known for blending traditional honky tonk and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits. He has recorded 13 studio albums, 3 Greatest Hits albums, 2 Holiday albums, 1 Gospel album and several compilations, all on the Arista...
, "ChattahoocheeChattahoochee (song)"Chattahoochee" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Alan Jackson. It was released in May 1993 as the third single from his 1992 album A Lot About Livin' ...
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- Alan Jackson
- American Music Awards of 1993American Music Awards of 1993The 20th Annual American Music Awards were held on January 25, 1993. It was hosted by Bobby Brown, Gloria Estefan and Wynonna Judd. Since Michael Jackson was the first artist awarded with the International Artist Award, Eddie Murphy announced that it will be called as the Michael Jackson...
- Billy Ray CyrusBilly Ray CyrusWilliam "Billy" Ray Cyrus is an American country music singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist, who helped make country music a worldwide phenomenon...
, "Achy Breaky HeartAchy Breaky Heart"Achy Breaky Heart" is a hit country music song written by Don Von Tress. Originally titled "Don't Tell My Heart", its name was later changed to "Achy Breaky Heart" and was recorded by Billy Ray Cyrus on his 1992 album Some Gave All. As Cyrus' debut single and signature song, it made him famous and...
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- Billy Ray Cyrus
- American Music Awards of 1992American Music Awards of 1992The 19th Annual American Music Awards were held on January 27, 1992.-Pop/Rock Category:-Soul/R&B Category:-Country Category:-Rap/Hip-Hop Category:-Heavy Metal Category:-Dance Category:-Adult Contemporary Category:-Performances:...
- Garth BrooksGarth BrooksTroyal Garth Brooks , best known as Garth Brooks, is an American country music artist who helped make country music a worldwide phenomenon. His eponymous first album was released in 1989 and peaked at number 2 in the US country album chart while climbing to number 13 on the Billboard 200 album chart...
, "The Thunder Rolls"
- Garth Brooks
- American Music Awards of 1991American Music Awards of 1991The 18th Annual American Music Awards were held on January 28, 1991.-Pop/Rock Category:-Soul/R&B Category:-Country Category:-Rap/Hip-Hop Category:-Heavy Metal Category:-Dance Category:-Performances:*MC Hammer- "Here Comes The Hammer"...
- Garth BrooksGarth BrooksTroyal Garth Brooks , best known as Garth Brooks, is an American country music artist who helped make country music a worldwide phenomenon. His eponymous first album was released in 1989 and peaked at number 2 in the US country album chart while climbing to number 13 on the Billboard 200 album chart...
, "If Tomorrow Never ComesIf Tomorrow Never Comes"If Tomorrow Never Comes" served as the first single from Irish singer/songwriter Ronan Keating's second studio album, Destination. The song was produced by Steve Mac. The song peaked at #1 on the UK Singles Chart, as well as making the Top 10 in Ireland, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Germany,...
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- Garth Brooks
- American Music Awards of 1990American Music Awards of 1990The 17th Annual American Music Awards were held on January 22, 1990.-Pop/Rock Category:-Soul/R&B Category:-Country Category:-Rap/Hip-Hop Category:-Heavy Metal Category:-Dance Category:...
- Randy TravisRandy TravisRandy Travis is an American country music singer and actor. Since 1985, he has recorded 20 studio albums and charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, 22 of which were number one hits...
, "Deeper Than the HollerDeeper Than the Holler"Deeper Than The Holler" is a single released by American country music singer Randy Travis and written by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz. The second single released from Travis's 1988 album, Old 8x10, the song was his eighth Number One single, and his sixth consecutive.-Content:"Deeper Than the...
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- Randy Travis
1980s
- American Music Awards of 1989American Music Awards of 1989The 16th Annual American Music Awards were held on January 30, 1989.-Pop/Rock Category:***-Soul/R&B Category:-Country Category:-Rap/Hip-Hop Category:-Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Category:...
- Randy TravisRandy TravisRandy Travis is an American country music singer and actor. Since 1985, he has recorded 20 studio albums and charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, 22 of which were number one hits...
, "I Told You SoI Told You So (Randy Travis song)Carrie Underwood released a cover version of the song on her 2007 album Carnival Ride. It was the fifth and final single released from the album. Her version of the song was featured on the album Now That's What I Call Country Volume 2...
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- Randy Travis
- American Music Awards of 1988American Music Awards of 1988The 15th Annual American Music Awards were held on January 25, 1988.-Pop/Rock Category:-Soul/R&B Category:-Country Category:-References:* http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/1988/amas.htm...
- Randy TravisRandy TravisRandy Travis is an American country music singer and actor. Since 1985, he has recorded 20 studio albums and charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, 22 of which were number one hits...
, "Forever and Ever, AmenForever and Ever, Amen"Forever and Ever, Amen" is a single released in 1987 by country music artist Randy Travis, written by Paul Overstreet and Don Schlitz. It was Travis's third No. 1 single on the U.S...
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- Randy Travis
- American Music Awards of 1987American Music Awards of 1987The 14th Annual American Music Awards were held on January 26, 1987.-Pop/Rock Category:-Soul/R&B Category:-Country Category:...
- The JuddsThe JuddsThe Judds were an American country music duo composed of Naomi Judd and her daughter, Wynonna Judd. Signed to RCA Records in 1983, the duo released six studio albums between then and 1991. One of the most successful acts in country music history, The Judds won five Grammy Awards for Best Country...
, "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout the Good Old Days)"
- The Judds
- American Music Awards of 1986American Music Awards of 1986The 13th Annual American Music Awards were held on January 27, 1986.-Pop/Rock Category:-Soul/R&B Category:-Country Category:...
- Willie NelsonWillie NelsonWillie Hugh Nelson is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie , combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger and Stardust , made Nelson one of the most recognized...
, "Forgiving You Was Easy"
- Willie Nelson
- American Music Awards of 1985American Music Awards of 1985The 12th Annual American Music Awards were held on January 28, 1985.-Pop/Rock Category:-Soul/R&B Category:-Country Category:...
- Kenny RogersKenny RogersKenneth Donald "Kenny" Rogers is an American singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur...
& Dolly PartonDolly PartonDolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. Dolly Parton has appeared in movies like 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias and Straight Talk...
, "Islands in the StreamIslands in the Stream"Islands in the Stream" is the title of a song written by the Bee Gees and sung by American country music artists Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. It was released in August 1983 as the first single from Rogers' album Eyes That See in the Dark and the second pop number-one for both Rogers and Parton...
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- Kenny Rogers
- American Music Awards of 1984American Music Awards of 1984The 11th Annual American Music Awards were held on January 16, 1984-Pop/Rock Category:-Soul/R&B Category:-Country Category:...
- Kenny RogersKenny RogersKenneth Donald "Kenny" Rogers is an American singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur...
& Dolly PartonDolly PartonDolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. Dolly Parton has appeared in movies like 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias and Straight Talk...
, "Islands in the StreamIslands in the Stream"Islands in the Stream" is the title of a song written by the Bee Gees and sung by American country music artists Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. It was released in August 1983 as the first single from Rogers' album Eyes That See in the Dark and the second pop number-one for both Rogers and Parton...
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- Kenny Rogers
- American Music Awards of 1983American Music Awards of 1983The 10th Annual American Music Awards were held on January 17, 1983.-Pop/Rock Category:-Soul/R&B Category:-Country Category:...
- Kenny RogersKenny RogersKenneth Donald "Kenny" Rogers is an American singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur...
"Love Will Turn You AroundLove Will Turn You Around (song)"Love Will Turn You Around" is the title of a song performed and co-written by American country music singer Kenny Rogers. The song was released as a single in 1982 from Rogers' album of the same name. It is also the theme song to Rogers' 1982 film Six Pack....
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- Kenny Rogers
- American Music Awards of 1982American Music Awards of 1982The 9th Annual American Music Awards were held on January 25, 1982.-Pop/Rock Category:-Soul/R&B Category:-Country Category:...
- Anne MurrayAnne MurrayMorna Anne Murray CC, ONS is a Canadian singer in pop, country and adult contemporary styles whose albums have sold over 54 million copies....
, "Could I Have This Dance?" & Willie NelsonWillie NelsonWillie Hugh Nelson is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie , combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger and Stardust , made Nelson one of the most recognized...
, "On the Road AgainOn the Road Again (Willie Nelson song)"On the Road Again" is a song made famous by country music singer Willie Nelson, and is part of the soundtrack to the 1980 movie Honeysuckle Rose....
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- Anne Murray
- American Music Awards of 1981American Music Awards of 1981The 8th Annual American Music Awards were held on January 30, 1981.-Pop/Rock Category:-Soul/R&B Category:-Country Category:...
- Kenny RogersKenny RogersKenneth Donald "Kenny" Rogers is an American singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur...
, "Coward of the County"
- Kenny Rogers
- American Music Awards of 1980American Music Awards of 1980The 7th Annual American Music Awards were held on January 18, 1980.-Pop/Rock Category:-Soul/R&B Category:-Country Category:...
- Barbara MandrellBarbara MandrellBarbara Ann Mandrell is an American country music singer best known for a 1970s–1980s series of Top 10 hits and TV shows that helped her become one of country's most successful female vocalists of the 1970s and 1980s...
, "Sleeping Single in a Double BedSleeping Single in a Double Bed"Sleeping Single In a Double Bed" is a 1978 single written by Kye Fleming and Dennis Morgan and recorded by Barbara Mandrell for her album, Moods. "Sleeping Single In a Double Bed" would be Barbara Mandrell's twenty-sixth chart hit on Billboard magazine's Hot Country Singles, the first of six...
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- Barbara Mandrell
1970s
- American Music Awards of 1979American Music Awards of 1979The 6th Annual American Music Awards were held January 12, 1979.-Pop/Rock Category:-Soul/R&B Category:-Country Category:-Disco Category:...
- Linda RonstadtLinda RonstadtLinda Ronstadt is an American popular music recording artist. She has earned eleven Grammy Awards, two Academy of Country Music awards, an Emmy Award, an ALMA Award, numerous United States and internationally certified gold, platinum and multiplatinum albums, in addition to Tony Award and Golden...
, "Blue BayouBlue Bayou"Blue Bayou" is the title of a song written by Roy Orbison and Joe Melson and sung by Orbison.-Roy Orbison version:A plaintive ballad, it was originally released by Orbison as a 45rpm single on the Monument Records label in August 1963 ."Blue Bayou" also appears on Orbison's 1963 album, In Dreams...
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- Linda Ronstadt
- American Music Awards of 1978American Music Awards of 1978The 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, or Group**Fleetwood Mac...
- Kenny RogersKenny RogersKenneth Donald "Kenny" Rogers is an American singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur...
, "LucilleLucille (Kenny Rogers song)"Lucille" is the title of a ballad written by Roger Bowling and Hal Bynum, and recorded by Kenny Rogers. It was released in January 1977 as the second and final single from the album Kenny Rogers. The song is about a man in a bar that meets a woman who has left her husband...
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- Kenny Rogers
- American Music Awards of 1977American Music Awards of 1977-Pop/Rock Category:*Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist**Elton John*Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist**Olivia Newton-John*Favorite Pop/Rock Band, Duo, or Group**Chicago*Favorite Pop/Rock Album**Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 - The Eagles...
- Willie NelsonWillie NelsonWillie Hugh Nelson is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie , combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger and Stardust , made Nelson one of the most recognized...
, "Blue Eyes Crying in the RainBlue Eyes Crying in the Rain"Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" is a song written by songwriter Fred Rose. Originally performed by Roy Acuff, the song was later recorded by Willie Nelson as part of his 1975 album Red Headed Stranger. Both the song and album would become iconic in country music history, and jump start Nelson's...
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- Willie Nelson
- American Music Awards of 1976American Music Awards of 1976-Pop/Rock Category:*Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist**John Denver*Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist**Olivia Newton-John*Favorite Pop/Rock Band, Duo, or Group**Tony Orlando & Dawn*Favorite Pop/Rock Album**Have You Never Been Mellow? - Olivia Newton-John...
- Glen CampbellGlen CampbellGlen Travis Campbell is an American country music singer, guitarist, television host and occasional actor. He is best known for a series of hits in the 1960s and 1970s, as well as for hosting a variety show called The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour on CBS television.During his 50 years in show...
, "Rhinestone CowboyRhinestone Cowboy (song)"Rhinestone Cowboy" is the title of a song written by Larry Weiss and most famously recorded by American country music singer Glen Campbell. The song enjoyed immense popularity with both country and pop audiences when it was released in 1975....
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- Glen Campbell
- American Music Awards of 1975American Music Awards of 1975-Pop/Rock Category:*Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist**John Denver*Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist**Olivia Newton-John*Favorite Pop/Rock Band, Duo, or Group**Gladys Knight & The Pips*Favorite Pop/Rock Album**Behind Closed Doors - Charlie Rich...
- Charlie RichCharlie RichCharles Rich was an American country music singer and musician. A Grammy Award winner, his eclectic-style of music was often hard to classify in a single genre, playing in the rockabilly, jazz, blues, country, and gospel genres.In the latter part of his life, Rich acquired the nickname The Silver...
, "The Most Beautiful GirlThe Most Beautiful Girl"The Most Beautiful Girl" is a song recorded by Charlie Rich and written by Bill Sherrill, Norris Wilson, and Rory Michael Bourke. The country & western ballad reached #1 in the United States in 1973 on three Billboard music charts: the pop chart ; the country chart ; and the adult contemporary...
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- Charlie Rich
- American Music Awards of 1974American Music Awards of 1974The 1st Annual American Music Awards was a televised awards show, produced by Dick Clark Productions, which aired on ABC February 19, 1974.-Pop/Rock Category:*Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist**Jim Croce*Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist**Helen Reddy...
- Charlie RichCharlie RichCharles Rich was an American country music singer and musician. A Grammy Award winner, his eclectic-style of music was often hard to classify in a single genre, playing in the rockabilly, jazz, blues, country, and gospel genres.In the latter part of his life, Rich acquired the nickname The Silver...
, "Behind Closed DoorsBehind Closed Doors (Charlie Rich song)"Behind Closed Doors" is a country song written by Kenny O'Dell and first recorded by Charlie Rich for his 1973 album Behind Closed Doors. The single became Rich's first number-one hit on the country charts, spent 20 weeks on this chart, and also became a crossover hit on the pop charts...
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- Charlie Rich