The American Music Award for Favorite Album – Soul/R&B has been awarded since 1974. Years reflect the year in which the awards were presented, for works released in the previous year (until 2003 onward when awards were handed out on November of the same year). The all-time winner in this category is Michael Jackson with 4 wins. Beyoncé has the most nominations with 7. While the start and end dates for the usage of the category Favorite Black Album are unclear, in 1985 the name was used for the award Prince was given for his album Purple Rain.

Winners and nominees

1970s

1980s

1990s

2000s

2010s

2020s

Category facts

Multiple wins

4 wins

Michael Jackson

3 wins

Toni Braxton

Rihanna

2 wins

Beyoncé

Mary J. Blige

Whitney Houston

Justin Timberlake

Usher

Luther Vandross

Stevie Wonder

The Weeknd

Multiple nominations

7 nominations

Beyoncé

6 nominations

Mariah Carey

Michael Jackson

5 nominations

Whitney Houston

Stevie Wonder

4 nominations

Mary J. Blige

Chris Brown

Earth, Wind & Fire

Janet Jackson

Alicia Keys

Rihanna

The Weeknd

Luther Vandross

3 nominations

Toni Braxton

Gladys Knight & the Pips

R. Kelly

Teddy Pendergrass

Prince

Usher

2 nominations

Ashanti

Anita Baker

Boyz II Men

Commodores

Destiny's Child

Doja Cat

Khalid

Marvin Gaye

Rick James

Quincy Jones

Bruno Mars

MC Hammer

Lionel Richie

Keith Sweat

Justin Timberlake

TLC

Summer Walker

References

American Music Awards

Rhythm and blues

Awards established in 1974

1974 establishments in the United States

Album awards

American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Album