Smokey Robinson, Helen Reddy and Roger Miller were among the hosts at the very first American Music Awards. Created by TV veteran Dick Clark to compete with The Grammys. Awards were presented based on record sales, airplay and votes. Among this year's winners were The Carpenters (Favorite Band) Jim Croce (Favorite Male Artist) and Tony Orlando And Dawn (Favorite Single for "Tie A Yellow Ribbon 'Round The Ole Oak Tree.")