List of awards and nominations received by Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson awards and nominations
Jackson being presented with an award by US President Ronald Reagan for his work against drunk driving at a White House ceremony in 1984

Michael Jackson (1958–2009) was an American singer. He debuted on the professional music scene at the age of 5, as a member of The Jackson 5, and began a solo career in 1971 while still a member of the group in subsequent years. Referred to as the "King of Pop",[1] Michael Jackson is considered to be one of the greatest entertainers of all time and one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.[2] Michael Jackson has won a total of 834 awards in his career and is the most awarded musical artist of all time. [3][4]

Jackson's career was rewarded with 13 Grammy Awards, as well as the Grammy Legend Award and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award; 6 Brit Awards, 5 Billboard Music Awards and 24 American Music Awards. He currently holds 28 Guinness World Records. The organization also recognized Jackson as the world’s most successful entertainer in 2006.[5][6] He's a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, becoming one of only a few artists to be inducted twice (he was inducted in 1997 as a member of The Jackson 5 and again as a solo artist in 2001). Jackson was also inducted into the National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame, making him the first and currently, only recording artist to be inducted.[7] He was also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.[8] Jackson was also inducted in 2014 into the Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame along with his father Joe Jackson.[9]

In 1984, Jackson was approached to donate "Beat It" as backing music for a commercial on drunk driving.[10] Jackson agreed and it was arranged for the singer to be awarded with an honor from the President of the United States, Ronald Reagan.[10] In April 1990, Jackson returned to the White House to be recognized as "Artist of the Decade" by President George H. W. Bush.[11] Two years later, on May 1, 1992, President Bush presented Jackson with an award acknowledging him as "a point of light ambassador".[11][12] Jackson received the award in recognition for his efforts in inviting disadvantaged children to his Neverland Ranch.[12] Jackson was the only entertainer to receive the award.[12] He has two Primetime Emmy Award nominations in 1983 and 1990.[13]

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  3. ^ ladyt (2022-03-31). "Most Awarded Artist Of All Time?". Hip Hop News Uncensored. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
  4. ^ Team, 24x7 (2020-09-18). "Eminem is the Most Decorated Rapper of All Time". HipHop24x7 | Hip Hop News & Music. Retrieved 2024-04-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ "Michael Jackson Named Most Successful Entertainer Of All Time - CityNews Toronto". toronto.citynews.ca. Archived from the original on 2021-10-20. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
  6. ^ Ditzian, Eric. "Michael Jackson's Groundbreaking Career, By The Numbers". MTV News. Archived from the original on 2021-05-05. Retrieved 2021-08-12.
  7. ^ "Photos: Michael Jackson induction ceremony". News Times. August 15, 2010. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2011-12-04.
  8. ^ "2002 Award and Induction Ceremony | Songwriters Hall of Fame". www.songhall.org. Archived from the original on June 7, 2019. Retrieved June 7, 2019.
  9. ^ "Inductees". www.rbhof.com. Retrieved 2020-08-02.
  10. ^ a b Taraborrelli, pp. 304–306
  11. ^ a b George, pp. 44–45
  12. ^ a b c Campbell (1993), p. 321
  13. ^ "Fatal Cardiac Arrest Strikes Michael Jackson". Television Academy. Archived from the original on 2020-02-10. Retrieved 2019-11-25.

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