The 4th American Music Awards were held at the Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California.
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
Favorite Pop/Rock Single
• "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" - Elton John & Kiki Lee
Soul/R&B Category
Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist
• Stevie Wonder
Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist
• Aretha Franklin
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
• "You'll Never Find (Another Love Like Mine)" - Lou Rawls
• "Play That Funky Music" - Wild Cherry
Country Category
Favorite Country Male Artist
• Charley Pride
Favorite Country Female Artist
• Loretta Lynn
Favorite Country Band, Duo, or Group
• Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn
Favorite Country Album
• Rhinestone Cowboy - Glen Campbell
Favorite Country Single
• "Blue Eyes Cryin' In The Rain" - Willie Nelson
Award of Merit
• Johnny Cash