List of awards and nominations received by A-ha
A-ha awards and nominations
A-ha performing at a concert in Frankfurt, Germany in 2005 |
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| Totals |
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| Nominations |
22 |
This is a comprehensive list of major music awards received by A-ha, a Norwegian new wave band. Formed in 1982 by Morten Harket, Magne Furuholmen, and Paul Waaktaar-Savoy, A-ha have been one of the most popular European acts in the world since the mid-1980s.[1] The band has sold more than 80 million albums and singles worldwide, and has been nominated for one Grammy Award, more than any other Norwegian rock band.[1]
A-ha achieved mainstream success with their debut album Hunting High and Low and the single "Take On Me" in 1985. After the release of the album A-ha was nominated for Best New Artist. In 1994, the band went on a hiatus. After a performance at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in 1998, the band returned to the studio and recorded 2000's Minor Earth Major Sky, which resulted in a new started to work on their new album. In 2002 the band released their seventh studio album Lifelines. Analogue was released in 2005 and has been certified Silver.[2] Their newest album "Foot of the Mountain" is their highest charting album in the U.K. since "Stay on These Roads," and was released in 2009.[2]
American Music Awards
The American Music Awards are awarded for outstanding achievements in the record industry. A-ha has received one nomination.[3]
| Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
| 1986 |
"Take on Me" |
Favorite Pop/Rock Video |
Nominated |
Grammy Awards
The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States. A-ha has received one nomination.[4]
MTV Video Music Awards
The MTV Video Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony established in 1984 by MTV. A-ha has received 8 awards from 11 nominations.[5]
| Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
| 1986 |
"Take On Me" |
Best Direction |
Won |
| Best Concept Video |
Won |
| Viewer's Choice |
Won |
| Best Special Effects |
Won |
| Most Experimental Video |
Won |
| Video of the Year |
Nominated |
| Best Group Video |
Nominated |
| Best Art Direction |
Nominated |
| A-ha |
Best New Artist |
Won |
| "The Sun Always Shines on T.V." |
Best Editing |
Won |
| Best Cinematography |
Won |
Q Awards
The Q Awards are hosted annually by the music magazine Q. A-ha has received one award.[6]
| Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
| 2006 |
A-ha |
Inspirational Award |
Won |
Spellemannprisen
| Year |
Award
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Result |
| 1985 |
Spellemann for: Hunting High and Low |
Won |
| pop: Hunting High and Low |
Won |
| The Jury's Honorary award |
Won |
| 1986 |
Music video: Hunting High and Low |
Won |
| Pop: Scoundrel Days |
Won |
| The Jury's honorary award |
Won |
| 2000 |
The Jury's Honorary award |
Won |
| Video award: Velvet |
Won |
| 2008 |
Special Award: The Best Hit of all time on the 50 year old official VG hit list |
Won |
| Year |
Nominated work |
Award |
Result |
| 2010 |
A-ha |
Spellemannsprisen Honarary Award 2010 [8]]] |
Won |
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