This article lists the winners and nominees for theNAACP Image Award for Outstanding Male Artist. CurrentlyLuther Vandross holds the record for most wins in this category with five.
Winners are listed first and highlighted inbold.
| Year | Artist | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | ||
| Larry Graham | [1] | |
| 1981 – 82 | — | |
| 1983 | ||
| Lionel Richie | [2] | |
| 1984 – 87 | — | |
| 1988 | ||
| Michael Jackson | [3][4] | |
| Bobby Brown | ||
| Freddie Jackson | ||
| Teddy Pendergrass | ||
| Stevie Wonder | ||
| 1989 | ||
| Lou Rawls | [5][6] | |
| Babyface | ||
| Peabo Bryson | ||
| James Ingram | ||
| Al Jarreau | ||
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