Hootie and the Blowfish Return to AMAs Stage With Medley, 30 Years After Winning New Artist Award
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Brian Hiattt
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Summary
Hootie and the Blowfish returned to the American Music Awards stage 30 years after winning Favorite Pop/Rock New Artist in 1996. The band performed a medley of their hits "Hold My Hand" and "Only Wanna Be With You" with the original lineup — Darius Rucker, Mark Bryan, Dean Felber, and Jim Sonefeld — the same members who recorded their breakthrough 1994 album Cracked Rear View.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledRucker had the room on their feet as he crooned in his signature baritone and strummed his acoustic guitar.
The band kept the good vibes coming as they segued into 'Only Wanna Be With You.'
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