3rd Japan Record Awards

The 3rd Japan Record Award was held on December 28, 1961.

Emcee
Takayuki Akutagawa
 * 2nd time as the emcee of JRA.

Award Winners
Japan Record Award
 * Frank Nagai for "Kimi Koishi"
 * Lyricist: Otoha Shigure
 * Composer: Kouka Sassa
 * Arranger: Shinzou Teraoka
 * Record Company: JVC Victor

Vocalist Award
 * George Ai for "Garasu No Johnny"

New Artist Encouragement Award
 * Miki Nakasone for "Kawa Wa Nagareru"
 * Miyuki Yamanaka for "Danchi No Ojōsan"
 * Kouji Hirano for "Shiroi Hana No Blues"
 * Akira Matsushima for "Koshū"
 * Tatsumi Fujino for "Musume Sandogasa"
 * Utako Yanagi for "Saihate No Uta"

Composer Encouragement Award
 * Shousuke Ichikawa for "Koishite Irundamon"
 * Singer: Chiyoko Shimakura

Arranger Award
 * Masakazu Hirose for "Keijimono Datari"
 * Singer: Sachiko Nishida/ 57 All Stars

Lyricist Award
 * Takao Saeki for "Shiroi Hana No Blues" and "Isobushi Genta"
 * Singer: Kouji Hirano, Yukio Hashi

Planning Award
 * Nippon Columbia for "Nihon Kayō Shi"

Children's Song Award
 * Toshie Kusunoki for "Kakashi No Negaigoto"