The American Music Award (AMA) is one of the three most prestigious music awarding ceremonies in the United States, the other two being and were founded by Dick Clark in 1973. The other two are and were founded by Dick Clark in 1973. The difference between the three American Music Awards is that the Grammy Awards are elite; the Billboard Music Awards are data-based; and the AMA is recognized as the most representative commercial indicator of mainstream music, with all awards voted by consumers. The AMA is recognized as the most representative of the mainstream music business indicators, and each award is voted by consumers. Together with the AMA, it holds the record for the most awards in the National Music Awards.