American Music Awards of 1985
| 12th Annual American Music Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | January 28, 1985 |
| Venue | Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, California |
| Country | United States |
| Hosted by | Lionel Richie |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | ABC |
| Runtime | 180 min. |
| Produced by | Dick Clark Productions |
The 12th Annual American Music Awards were held on January 28, 1985. This award ceremony was notable as immediately following the event, many of the celebrities participating in the event went to record "We Are the World".
