42nd Japan Record Awards

42nd Japan Record Awards
DateDecember 31, 2000
VenueTBS B-Studio, Tokyo
Hosted byMasaaki Sakai, Hitomi Kuroki
Television/radio coverage
NetworkTBS
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The 42nd Annual Japan Record Awards took place on December 31, 2000, starting at 6:30PM JST. The primary ceremonies were televised in Japan on TBS.

Award winners

  • Japan Record Award:
    • Keisuke Kuwata (Songwriter, Composer and producer) & Southern All Stars for "Tsunami"
  • Best Vocalist:
    • Kaori Kozai
  • Best New Artist:
    • Kiyoshi Hikawa
  • Best Album:
    • Ayumi Hamasaki for "Duty"
  • Special Award:
    • Namie Amuro
    • Morning Musume

See also

  • 51st NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen

External links

  • Official Website