American Music Award For Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist
The American Music Award for Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist has been awarded since 2002.
Years reflect the year in which the American Music Awards were presented, for works released in the previous year (until 2003 onward when awards were handed out on November of the same year).
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