American Music Awards Icon Award

The American Music Awards Icon Award was first introduced on the American Music Awards of 2013.[1] Producer Larry Klein explained that the "Icon Award was created to honor an artist whose body of work has made a profound influence over pop music on a global level".[1] The first winner was Bajan singer Rihanna.[1]

Winner

2013: Rihanna
2022: Lionel Richie[2]

References

"Rihanna to Receive 'AMA Icon Award'". Billboard. November 15, 2013. Retrieved November 16, 2013.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-news/lionel-richie-icon-award-2022-american-music-awards-1235256605/

American Music Awards

Current awards

General	Artist of the Year New Artist of the Year Collaboration of the Year
Pop/Rock	Male Artist Female Artist Band/Duo/Group Album Song
Country	Male Artist Female Artist Band/Duo/Group Album Song
Rap/Hip Hop	Rap/Hip Hop Artist Album Song
Soul/R&B	Male Artist Female Artist Album Song
Contemporary	Adult Contemporary Artist Contemporary Inspirational Artist
Other	Award of Merit Alternative Artist Favorite Touring Artist Favorite Music Video Latin Artist EDM Artist Special Achievement Award Icon Top Soundtrack

Discontinued awards

Awards ceremonies

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