List of awards and nominations received by Bryan Adams facts for kids
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Bryan Adams is a famous Canadian singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He has won many awards for his music. He has received 20 Juno Awards, which are Canada's biggest music awards. He was nominated 61 times!
Bryan Adams also got 16 Grammy Award nominations. He won a Grammy in 1992 for his song "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You". This song was from a movie.
He has also won 36 SOCAN Awards. Some of these awards were with his friend and music partner, Jim Vallance. Bryan Adams has also been nominated for and won awards like the American Music Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, and Golden Globe Awards.
In 1995, he worked with other famous singers, Sting and Rod Stewart. They made the song "All for Love" together. This song was nominated for a Grammy Award.
Bryan Adams was given special honors in Canada. He was made an officer of the Order of Canada and the Order of British Columbia. These honors recognize his amazing music and his charity work. He was also added to Canada's Walk of Fame and the Canadian Broadcast Hall of Fame in 1998. In 2006, he joined the Music Hall of Fame at Canada's Juno Awards. In 2007, he was nominated for his fifth Golden Globe for the song "Never Gonna Break My Faith". This song was in the movie Bobby.
In 2018, Billboard magazine said Bryan Adams was one of the top 100 best-selling artists in the US. In 2020, he won his 20th Juno Award for his album Shine a Light. This put him in the same league as fellow Canadian singer Celine Dion.
Contents
- Special Honors and Recognitions
- Major Music Awards
- Academy Awards (The Oscars)
- American Music Awards (AMAs)
- ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards
- Bravo Otto Awards
- Canadian Screen Awards
- Golden Globe Awards
- Grammy Awards
- Ivor Novello Awards
- Juno Awards (Canada's Music Awards)
- Lead Awards (Photography)
- MTV Video Music Awards
- NME Awards
- SOCAN Awards (Canadian Songwriters)
- World Music Awards
- Other Awards and Recognitions
- Song Recognition
- See also
Special Honors and Recognitions
Bryan Adams has received many special honors for his contributions to music and his community work. These are not just music awards but recognitions for his overall impact.
Recognitions for Bryan Adams
| Year | Nominated work | Honour | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Bryan Adams | Officer of the Order of Canada | Won |
| Officer of the Order of British Columbia | Won | ||
| Canada's Walk of Fame | Won | ||
| Canadian Broadcast Hall of Fame | Won | ||
| 2002 | Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal | Won | |
| 2010 | Governor General's Performing Arts Award for Lifetime Artistic Achievement | Won | |
| Allan Waters Humanitarian Award | Won | ||
| 2011 | Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | |
| 2012 | Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal | Won |
Major Music Awards
Bryan Adams has been recognized by many important music award shows around the world. Here are some of his biggest achievements.
Academy Awards (The Oscars)
The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, are famous awards for movies. They celebrate the best in filmmaking, including songs. Bryan Adams has been nominated three times for Best Original Song. He has not won an Oscar yet.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves | Best Original Song | Nominated |
| 1996 | "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?" from Don Juan DeMarco | Nominated | |
| 1997 | "I Finally Found Someone" from The Mirror Has Two Faces | Nominated |
American Music Awards (AMAs)
The American Music Awards (AMAs) celebrate achievements in the music industry. Bryan Adams has won one AMA and was nominated three times.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Bryan Adams | Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist | Nominated |
| "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" | Favorite Pop/Rock Single | Won | |
| 1997 | Bryan Adams | Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist | Nominated |
ASCAP Film and Television Music Awards
The ASCAP Awards honor top songwriters and composers. Bryan Adams has won five of these awards for his movie songs.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" | Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures | Won |
| 1995 | "All for Love" | Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures | Won |
| 1996 | "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?" | Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures | Won |
| 1998 | "I Finally Found Someone" | Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures | Won |
| 2003 | "Here I Am" | Top Box Office Films | Won |
Bravo Otto Awards
The Bravo Otto awards are from Germany and celebrate popular entertainment stars. Bryan Adams has won three of these awards.
| Year | Recipient | Award | Result1 | Result2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Bryan Adams | Male singer | Gold | Won |
| 1992 | Male singer | Bronze | Won | |
| 1994 | Male singer | Bronze | Won |
Canadian Screen Awards
The Canadian Screen Awards recognize the best in Canadian movies and TV shows. Bryan Adams won an award for hosting a live show.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Bryan Adams | Best Host in a Live Program or Series | Won |
Golden Globe Awards
The Golden Globe Awards are given by Hollywood journalists for achievements in movies and TV. Bryan Adams has been nominated five times for Best Original Song from a movie.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" | Best Original Song - Motion Picture | Nominated |
| 1996 | "Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman?" | Nominated | |
| 1997 | "I Finally Found Someone" | Nominated | |
| 2003 | "Here I Am" | Nominated | |
| 2007 | "Never Gonna Break My Faith" | Nominated |
Grammy Awards
The Grammy Awards are one of the most important music awards in the United States. Bryan Adams has won one Grammy and received 14 other nominations.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Reckless | Best Rock Vocal Performance - Male | Nominated |
| "It's Only Love" | Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group | Nominated | |
| 1992 | "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" | Record of the Year | Nominated |
| Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Best Pop Vocal Performance - Male | Nominated | ||
| Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media | Won | ||
| "Can't Stop This Thing We Started" | Best Rock Solo Performance | Nominated | |
| Best Rock Song | Nominated | ||
| 1993 | "There Will Never Be Another Tonight" | Best Rock Vocal Performance - Male | Nominated |
| 1995 | "All for Love" | Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals | Nominated |
| 1996 | "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?" | Best Male Pop Vocal Performance | Nominated |
| Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media | Nominated | ||
| 1997 | "Let's Make a Night to Remember" | Best Male Pop Vocal Performance | Nominated |
| "The Only Thing That Looks Good on Me Is You" | Best Male Rock Vocal Performance | Nominated | |
| 1998 | "I Finally Found Someone" | Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals | Nominated |
| 2023 | "So Happy It Hurts" | Best Rock Performance | Nominated |
Ivor Novello Awards
The Ivor Novello Awards celebrate songwriting and composing in the UK. Bryan Adams has won three of these awards.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" | Award in Recognition of the Exception Success of a Single Song | Won |
| 1996 | "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?" | Best Song Included in a Film or Television Programme | Won |
| 2016 | Bryan Adams | PRS for Music Special International Award | Won |
Juno Awards (Canada's Music Awards)
The Juno Awards are the biggest music awards in Canada. They celebrate Canadian artists and their musical achievements. Bryan Adams has won 20 Juno Awards out of 61 nominations!
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Bryan Adams | Most Promising Male Vocalist of the Year | Nominated |
| 1981 | Most Promising Male Vocalist of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1983 | Male Vocalist of the Year | Won | |
| 1984 | Cuts Like a Knife | Album of the Year | Won |
| "Straight from the Heart" | Single of the Year | Nominated | |
| "Cuts Like a Knife" | Single of the Year | Nominated | |
| Bryan Adams | Male Vocalist of the Year | Won | |
| "Straight from the Heart" | Composer of the Year | Nominated | |
| "Cuts Like a Knife" | Composer of the Year | Won | |
| Bryan Adams | Producer of the Year | Won | |
| 1985 | Reckless | Album of the Year | Won |
| "Run to You" | Single of the Year | Nominated | |
| Bryan Adams | Male Vocalist of the Year | Won | |
| Bryan Adams/Jim Vallance | Composer of the Year | Won | |
| Reckless | Producer of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1986 | "Diana | Single of the Year | Nominated |
| Bryan Adams | Male Vocalist of the Year | Won | |
| Composer of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 1987 | "Heat of the Night" | Single of the Year | Nominated |
| Bryan Adams | Male Vocalist of the Year | Won | |
| Composer of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Bryan Adams (Co-producer Bob Clearmountain) | Producer of the Year | Nominated | |
| Into the Fire | Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| Bryan Adams | Canadian Entertainer of the Year | Won | |
| 1989 | Bryan Adams | Canadian Entertainer of the Year | Nominated |
| 1992 | Waking Up the Neighbours | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| Bryan Adams | Canadian Entertainer of the Year | Won | |
| "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" | Single of the Year | Nominated | |
| "Can't Stop This Thing We Started" | Single of the Year | Nominated | |
| Bryan Adams | Male Vocalist of the Year | Nominated | |
| Bryan Adams | Songwriter of the Year | Nominated | |
| "Everything I Do (I Do It For You)"/"Can't Stop This Thing We Started" | Producer of the Year | Won | |
| Bryan Adams | International Achievement Award | Won | |
| 1993 | Bryan Adams | Canadian Entertainer of the Year | Nominated |
| Waking Up the Neighbors | Best Selling Album (Foreign or Domestic) | Won | |
| "Thought I'd Died and Gone to Heaven" | Single of the Year | Nominated | |
| Bryan Adams | Songwriter of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1995 | "Please Forgive Me" | Single of the Year | Nominated |
| Bryan Adams | Songwriter of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1996 | Bryan Adams | Levi's Entertainer of the Year | Nominated |
| "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?" | Single of the Year | Nominated | |
| Bryan Adams | Songwriter of the Year | Nominated | |
| "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?" | Producer of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1997 | 18 til I Die | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| Bryan Adams | Male Vocalist of the Year | Won | |
| Songwriter of the Year | Nominated | ||
| "The Only Thing That Looks Good on Me is You"/"Let's Make A Night to Remember" | Producer of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1999 | Bryan Adams | Best Songwriter | Won |
| "C'mon, C'mon, C'mon"/"How Do Ya Feel Tonight" | Best Producer | Nominated | |
| 2000 | On a Day Like Today | Best Album | Nominated |
| Bryan Adams | Best Male Artist | Won | |
| On a Day Like Today | Best Pop/Adult Album | Nominated | |
| 2001 | "The Best of Me" | Best Songwriter | Nominated |
| 2005 | Bryan Adams | Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| Room Service | CD/DVD Artwork Design of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Bryan Adams | Canadian Music Hall of Fame | Won |
| 2009 | Bryan Adams | Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| 2016 | Get Up | Rock Album of the Year | Nominated |
| 2020 | Shine a Light | Album Of The Year | Nominated |
| Bryan Adams | Best Male Artist | Nominated | |
| Shine a Light | Adult Contemporary Album Of The Year | Won |
Lead Awards (Photography)
The Lead Award is a German award for media, including photography. Bryan Adams is also a talented photographer. He has won three Lead Awards for his portrait and fashion photography.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Bryan Adams | Porträtfotografie des Jahres | Won |
| 2012 | Modefotografie des Jahres | Won | |
| 2015 | Porträtfotografie des Jahres | Won |
MTV Video Music Awards
The MTV Video Music Awards celebrate the best music videos. Bryan Adams has been nominated many times and won one award.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | "Run to You" | Best Art Direction | Nominated |
| Best Cinematography | Nominated | ||
| Best Editing | Nominated | ||
| Best Visual Effects | Nominated | ||
| "Heaven" | Best Cinematography | Nominated | |
| 1986 | "It's Only Love" | Best Stage Performance in a Video | Won |
| "Summer of '69" | Best Male Video | Nominated | |
| 1991 | "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" | Best Video from a Film | Nominated |
| 1995 | "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?" | Best Video from a Film | Nominated |
| 1996 | "The Only Thing That Looks Good on Me Is You" | Best Male Video | Nominated |
NME Awards
The NME Awards are given by the NME magazine. Bryan Adams received one award from them. Interestingly, it was for "Worst Single" for "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" in 1991, showing that not all awards are positive!
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" | Worst Single | Won |
SOCAN Awards (Canadian Songwriters)
The SOCAN Awards celebrate Canadian songwriters and composers. Bryan Adams has won many SOCAN Awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award with Jim Vallance.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | "Let Me Take You Dancing" | Canadian radio airplay | Won |
| 1982 | "Coming Home" | Canadian radio airplay | Won |
| 1983 | "Cuts Like a Knife" | Canadian radio airplay | Won |
| "This Time" | Canadian radio airplay | Won | |
| 1984 | "Run to You" | Canadian radio airplay | Won |
| "Heaven" | Canadian radio airplay | Won | |
| "The Best Was Yet to Come" | Canadian radio airplay | Won | |
| 1985 | "Edge of a Dream" | Canadian radio airplay | Won |
| "Summer of '69" | Canadian radio airplay | Won | |
| "Somebody" | Canadian radio airplay | Won | |
| "Tears Are Not Enough" | Canadian radio airplay | Won | |
| 1992 | "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" | International Song | Won |
| 1993 | "Do I Have to Say the Words?" | Pop/Rock Music | Won |
| 1995 | "Straight from the Heart" | SOCAN Classics Award for over 100,000 airings in Canada | Won |
| "The Best Was Yet to Come" | SOCAN Classics Award for over 100,000 airings in Canada | Won | |
| "Heaven" | SOCAN Classics Award for over 100,000 airings in Canada | Won | |
| 1996 | "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?" | International Song | Won |
| 1999 | "I'm Ready" | Pop/Rock Music | Won |
| 2000 | "On a Day Like Today" | International Song | Won |
| "Summer of '69" | SOCAN Classics Award for over 100,000 airings in Canada | Won | |
| 2004 | "Run to You" | SOCAN Classics Award for over 100,000 airings in Canada | Won |
| "Somebody" | SOCAN Classics Award for over 100,000 airings in Canada | Won | |
| 2007 | "I'm Ready" | SOCAN Classics Award for over 100,000 airings in Canada | Won |
| "It's Only Love" | SOCAN Classics Award for over 100,000 airings in Canada | Won | |
| "This Time" | SOCAN Classics Award for over 100,000 airings in Canada | Won | |
| "Cuts Like a Knife" | SOCAN Classics Award for over 100,000 airings in Canada | Won | |
| 2017 | "Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman?" | SOCAN Classics Award for over 100,000 airings in Canada | Won |
| "Edge of a Dream" | SOCAN Classics Award for over 100,000 airings in Canada | Won | |
| "When You're Gone (Bryan Adams song)" | SOCAN Classics Award for over 100,000 airings in Canada | Won | |
| "Lonely Nights" | SOCAN Classics Award for over 100,000 airings in Canada | Won | |
| "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" | SOCAN Classics Award for over 100,000 airings in Canada | Won | |
| "Kids Wanna Rock" | SOCAN Classics Award for over 100,000 airings in Canada | Won | |
| "Do I Have to Say the Words?" | SOCAN Classics Award for over 100,000 airings in Canada | Won | |
| "Heat of the Night" | SOCAN Classics Award for over 100,000 airings in Canada | Won | |
| "Teacher Teacher" | SOCAN Classics Award for over 100,000 airings in Canada | Won | |
| Bryan Adams e Jim Vallance | Lifetime Achievement | Won |
World Music Awards
The World Music Awards are given based on how many albums artists sell worldwide. Bryan Adams has won two of these awards.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Bryan Adams | Best Selling Canadian Artist of the Year | Won |
| 1994 | Best Selling Canadian Artist of the Year | Won |
Other Awards and Recognitions
Bryan Adams has received many other awards from different organizations and countries.
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Bryan Adams | Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award | Won |
| 1985 | William Harold Moon Award (with Jim Vallance) | Won | |
| Canadian Diamond Award (Reckless) | Won | ||
| 1986 | Bob Geldof Humanitarian Award | Won | |
| 1987 | PROCAN Crystal Award | Won | |
| 1991 | Smash Hits Poll Winners Party | Won | |
| Billboard Music Awards | Won | ||
| Rockbjörnen The year's foreign artist | Won | ||
| Rockbjörnen The year's foreign album | Won | ||
| 1992 | MTV Movie Award for Best Musical Moment | Won | |
| Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award | Won | ||
| 1992 MTV Movie Awards | Won | ||
| Danish Music Awards | Won | ||
| Canadian Diamond Award (Waking Up the Neighbours) | Won | ||
| 1998 | Bambi Award | Won | |
| 2003 | Walk of Fame Europe | Won | |
| 2007 | Wembley Square of Fame | Won | |
| Munich Olympic Walk of Stars | Won | ||
| 2009 | Goldene Feder | Won | |
| 2015 | Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award | Won | |
| Music Express Awards - (Best Male Vocalist) | Won | ||
| GQ Men of the Year | Won | ||
| Honorary Fellowship | Won |
Song Recognition
Some of Bryan Adams' songs have also received special recognition for their popularity and impact.
- In 2011, "Summer of '69" was ranked #1 on Ultimate Classic Rock's list of Top 10 Summer Songs.
- In 2018, "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" was ranked #21 on Billboard Hot 100's list of the Top 100 songs of all time (from 1958–2018).
See also
- List of best-selling music artists
- List of best-selling singles
- List of best-selling singles in the United States
- List of Billboard number-one singles
- List of artists who reached number one on the Hot 100 (US)
- List of artists who reached number one on the UK Singles Chart
- List of best-selling singles by year in the United Kingdom
