Pop/Rock Favorite Male Artist: • Eric Clapton Favorite Female Artist: • Alanis Morissette Favorite Band, Duo or Group: • Hootie & The Blowfish Favorite Album: • Jagged Little Pill - Alanis Morissette Favorite Pop/Rock New Artist: • Jewel Country Favorite Male Artist: • Garth Brooks Favorite Female Artist: • Reba McEntire Favorite Band, Duo or Group: • Brooks & Dunn Favorite Album: • Blue Clear Sky - George Strait Favorite New Artist: • LeAnn Rimes Rap/Hip-Hop Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist: • Tupac Shakur Soul/R&B category Favorite Male Artist: • Keith Sweat Favorite Female Artist: • Toni Braxton Favorite Band, Duo or Group: • New Edition Favorite Album: • Secrets - Toni Braxton Favorite New Artist: • D'Angelo Adult contemporary Category Favorite Artist: • Whitney Houston Alternative Category Favorite Artist: • Smashing Pumpkins Heavy Metal Category Favorite Artist: • Metallica Award of Merit • Little Richard International Artist Award • Bee Gees