List of awards and nominations received by George Michael
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George Michael is a Grammy Award-winning English singer who was in the pop band Wham! before starting a career as a solo pop musician.[1] He has sold over 100 million albums worldwide,[2] and has had ten albums reach the Billboard 200.[3] During his career as a solo musician, Michael has released five studio albums: Faith (1987), Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 (1990), Older (1996), Songs from the Last Century (1999), and Patience (2004). All of his albums have been released with the Epic Records record label, with the exception of Older and Songs from the Last Century, which were both released with the Virgin Records record label.[4]
Michael has received recognition in the United Kingdom, winning three awards from five nominations at the BRIT Awards; two of those awards were for "Best British Male" in 1988 and again in 1997. He has also found success at the MTV Video Music Awards, receiving four awards from 15 nominations, including "Best Direction in a Video" for the song "Father Figure" in 1988. Michael's debut album Faith won multiple awards, including "Favourite Album (Soul/R&B)" from the American Music Awards and "Album of the Year" from the Grammy Awards. Overall, Michael has received 21 awards from 49 nominations.
American Music Awards
The American Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony created by Dick Clark in 1973. Michael has received three awards from five nominations.[5]
| Year | Recipient | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | George Michael | Favourite Male Artist | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated |
| 1989 | Faith | Favourite Album (Pop/Rock) | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated |
| 1989 | George Michael | Favourite Male Vocalist (Pop/Rock) | style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won |
| Favourite Male Vocalist (Soul/R&B) | style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won | ||
| Faith | Favourite Album (Soul/R&B) | style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won |
BRIT Awards
The BRIT Awards are the British Phonographic Industry's annual pop music awards. Michael has received three awards from five nominations.[6][7][8]
| Year | Recipient | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | George Michael | Best British Male | style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won |
| 1991 | Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 | Best British Album | style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won |
| 1997 | George Michael | Best British Male | style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won |
| 2005 | "Amazing" | Best British Single | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated |
| 2007 | George Michael | Best British Live Act | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated |
GLAAD Media Awards
The GLAAD Media Awards were formed in 1990 by the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. Michael has received one nomination.[9]
| Year | Recipient | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Patience | Outstanding Music Artist | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated |
Grammy Awards
The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States. Michael has received two awards from eight nominations.[5][10][11][12][13]
| Year | Recipient | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" | Best Rhythm & Blues Vocal Performance - Duo or Group | style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won |
| 1989 | "Father Figure" | Pop Male Vocalist | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated |
| 1989 | Faith | Album of the Year | style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won |
| 1992 | "Freedom! '90" | Pop Male Vocalist | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated |
| 1993 | "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me" | Best Pop Vocal Group | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated |
| 2000 | Songs from the Last Century | Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated |
| 2005 | "Amazing" | Best Remixed Recording (Non classical) | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated |
| "Flawless (Go to the City)" | Best Short Form Music Video | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated |
Ivor Novello Awards
The Ivor Novello Awards are presented annually in London by the British Academy of Composers and Songwriters. Michael has received four awards.[14]
| Year | Recipient | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | George Michael | Songwriter of the Year | style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won |
| 1989 | "Faith" | International Hit of the Year | style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won |
| George Michael | Songwriter of the Year | style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won | |
| 1996 | George Michael | Songwriter of the Year | style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won |
Juno Awards
The Juno Awards is a Canadian awards ceremony presented annually by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Michael has received three nominations.[15]
| Year | Recipient | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Faith | International Album of the Year | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated |
| George Michael | International Entertainer of the Year | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated | |
| "Faith" | International Single of the Year | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated |
MTV Europe Music Awards
The MTV Europe Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony established in 1994 by MTV Europe. Michael received one award from four nominations.[16]
| Year | Recipient | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | George Michael | Best Male | style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won |
| 1999 | "As" | Best Song | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated |
| Best Video | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated | ||
| George Michael | Best Male | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated |
MTV Video Music Awards
The MTV Video Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony established in 1984 by MTV. Michael has received four awards from fifteen nominations.[5][17]
| Year | Recipient | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | "Father Figure" | Best Direction in a Video | style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won |
| Best Cinematography in a Video | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated | ||
| "Faith" | Best Art Direction in a Video | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated | |
| 1989 | George Michael | Video Vanguard (Career Achievement) | style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won |
| 1991 | "Freedom! '90" | Best Cinematography in a Video | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated |
| Best Direction in a Video | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated | ||
| Best Male Video | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated | ||
| Best Art Direction in a Video | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated | ||
| Best Editing in a Video | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated | ||
| 1993 | "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" | International Viewer's Choice Award—MTV Europe | style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won |
| Best Male Video | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated | ||
| Breakthrough Video | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated | ||
| 1996 | "Fastlove" | International Viewer's Choice Award—MTV Europe | style="background: #99FF99; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="yes table-yes2"|Won |
| Best Dance Video | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated | ||
| Best Choreography in a Video | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated | ||
| 2009 | "Freedom! '90" | Best Video (That Should Have Won a Moonman) | style="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated |
References
- ↑ McAllister, Sue (1998-04-09). "Pop Singer George Michael Arrested in Restroom of Beverly Hills Park". Los Angeles Times.
- ↑ "Michael seeking 'a quieter life'". BBC. 2008-06-12. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
- ↑ "Billboard albums". allmusic. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
- ↑ "George Michael's Discography". allmusic. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "George Michael". Rock on the Net. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
- ↑ "1988". BRIT Awards. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
- ↑ "1991". BRIT Awards. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
- ↑ "1997". BRIT Awards. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
- ↑ "Nominees for the 16th Annual GLAAD Media Awards". GLAAD. 2005-01-19. Archived from the original on 2008-06-28. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
- ↑ Grein, Paul (1988-01-10). "Grammy Forecast: U2 Faces Stiff Competition". Los Angeles Times.
- ↑ Hunt, Dennis (1989-01-13). "Chapman, McFerrin Lead Grammy Race Baker, Sting, Michael, Winwood Also Capture Multiple Nominations". Los Angeles Times.
- ↑ "30th Grammy Awards - 1988". Rock on the Net. Retrieved 2008-09-13.
- ↑ "31st Grammy Awards - 1989". Rock on the Net. Retrieved 2008-09-13.
- ↑ Brown, Mark (2006-04-21). "He is the last transcendent world pop star, and it's a shame his problems have restrained his musical output". The Guardian. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
- ↑ "George Michael". Juno Awards. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
- ↑ "George Michael". RCA Label Group. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
- ↑ "Winners By Category". MTV. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
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