| 8th Annual American Music Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | January 30, 1981 |
| Venue | ABC Studios, Los Angeles, California |
| Country | United States |
| Hosted by | Mac Davis Crystal Gayle Teddy Pendergrass |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | ABC |
| Runtime | 180 min. |
| Produced by | Dick Clark Productions |
The eighth Annual American Music Awards were held on January 30, 1981.