American Music Awards of 1996

23rd Annual American Music Awards
American music awards
DateJanuary 29, 1996
LocationShrine Auditorium,
Los Angeles, California
CountryUnited States
Hosted byJeff Foxworthy
Sinbad
Most awardsGarth Brooks and Eagles (3 each)
Most nominationsBoyz II Men and Hootie & the Blowfish (5 each)
Television/radio coverage
NetworkABC
Runtime180 min.
Produced byDick Clark Productions
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The 23rd Annual American Music Awards were held on January 29, 1996, at the Shrine Auditorium, in Los Angeles, California. The awards recognized the most popular artists and albums from the year 1995.

The ceremony was remembered by country singer-songwriter Garth Brooks refusing to accept the Favorite Artist of the Year Award.