2nd Annual AML Music Award Winners (R&B Categories)

R&B Artist of the Year

Mary J. Blige
Previous Winner: Mariah Carey

R&B Album of the Year

The Breakthrough, Mary J. Blige
Previous Winner: The Emancipation of Mimi, Mariah Carey

R&B Song of the Year

"Be Without You", Mary J. Blige
Previous Winner: "We Belong Together", Mariah Carey

Male R&B Vocal Peformance of the Year

"So Sick", Ne-Yo
Previous Winner: "Ordinary People", John Legend

Female R&B Vocal Performance of the Year

"Be Without You", Mary J. Blige
Previous Winner: "We Belong Together", Mariah Carey

R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group of the Year

"Buttons", Pussycat Dolls
Previous Winner: "Cater 2 U", Destiny's Child