21st Japan Record Awards
# 21st Japan Record Awards

The 21st Annual Japan Record Awards took place at the Imperial Garden Theater in Chiyoda, Tokyo, on December 31, 1979, starting at 7:00PM JST. The primary ceremonies were televised in Japan on TBS.

## Award winners

### Japan Record Award

* Judy Ongg for "Miserarete"
   * Lyricist: Yoko Aki
   * Composer: Kyōhei Tsutsumi
   * Arranger: Kyōhei Tsutsumi
   * Record Company: CBS Sony Records

## Best Vocalist

* Sachiko Kobayashi for "Omoide Zake"

## Best New Artist

* Tomoko Kuwae for "Watashi No Heart Wa Stopmotion"
