List of awards and nominations received by Michael Jackson facts for kids

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Michael Jackson awards and nominations

Jackson being presented with an award by US President Ronald Reagan at a White House ceremony in 1984
Awards and nominations Award Wins Nominations American Music Awards 26 37 Billboard Music Awards 40 6 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards 1 1 Bravo Ottos 10 10 BMI Urban Awards 2 2 Brit Awards 5 6 Echo Awards 1 2 Grammy Awards 13 36 Juno Awards 1 5 MTV EMAs 1 5 MTV MMAs 1 1 MTV VMAs 4 18 NAACP Image Awards 7 13 NRJ Music Awards 1 1 People's Choice Awards 4 6 Rockbjörnen 2 2 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2 2 Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame 1 1 Soul Train 10 17 World Music Awards 12 12
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Michael Jackson (1958–2009) was a famous American singer. He started his music career at just 5 years old, performing with his family group, The Jackson 5. Later, in 1971, he also began a successful solo career. Many people called him the "King of Pop" because he was such an amazing entertainer.

Michael Jackson won many awards for his music. He received 13 Grammy Awards, plus special honors like the Grammy Legend Award and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. He also won 6 Brit Awards, 5 Billboard Music Awards, and 24 American Music Awards. He holds 28 Guinness World Records, and in 2006, Guinness recognized him as the world's most successful entertainer.

He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. First, in 1997, as a member of The Jackson 5, and then again in 2001 as a solo artist. He was also honored in the National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In 2014, he was inducted into the Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame with his father, Joe Jackson.

US Presidents also recognized Michael Jackson's achievements. In 1984, President Ronald Reagan honored him. In 1990, President George H. W. Bush called him "Artist of the Decade." Two years later, in 1992, President Bush gave him an award for his efforts to help children in need. Michael Jackson was the only entertainer to receive this special award. He also received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. In 2000, he was named "Artist of the Millennium" at the World Music Awards for being the best-selling solo artist ever.

Awards and nominations

Guinness World Records

The Guinness World Records is a famous reference book published every year. It lists amazing world records, both for human achievements and for things in nature.

Guinness World Records are not like regular awards. They are records that someone holds until another person breaks them. Michael Jackson holds 26 Guinness World Records. He set a total of 34 records during his lifetime. These include having the best-selling album of all time and the most expensive music video ever made.

Top Lists and Rankings

Decorations

Awards from Gabon

Officer of the National Order of Merit (Gabon)

In 1992, Michael Jackson visited Gabon. He became the first and only entertainer to receive the National Order of Merit from President Omar Bongo.

Keys to the City

• September 18, 1987: Osaka, Japan. Michael Jackson received the Key to the City from Mayor Yasushi Oshima. This happened during a break from his Bad world tour concerts in Osaka.
• April 21, 1988: Chicago, Illinois. After performing three sold-out concerts, Michael Jackson was given the Key to the City by Mayor Eugene Sawyer. The mayor praised him for his performances and his charity work.
• June 11, 2003: Gary, Indiana. Michael Jackson received the Key to the City of Gary from Mayor Scott King. This is where Michael Jackson grew up.
• October 25, 2003: Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayor Oscar Goodman gave Jackson the Key to the City of Las Vegas. The mayor also declared this date "Michael Jackson Day."
• June 15, 2018: Detroit, Michigan. After his passing, Michael Jackson was given the Key to the City of Detroit. This honor was part of the Detroit Music Weekend in 2018.

Royal titles and styles

African Royal Title

Kingdom of Sanwi

• 1992 – 2009: King Sani Nanan Amalaman Anoh, High Prince of the Agni people.

In 1992, Michael Jackson visited several countries in Africa. During his trip to Côte d'Ivoire, he was crowned "King Sani" by the king of the Sanwi. This is a kingdom of the Agni people. He signed official papers to make his chieftaincy (being a chief) official. He sat on a golden throne and watched special dances. He held this royal title until he passed away.

Other honors

• In December 1984, a poll of 4,000 teenagers by The World Almanac and Book of Facts voted Jackson "Hero Of Young America."
• On November 20, 1984, Michael Jackson received his second star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This made him the first celebrity to have two stars in the same category. He had received his first star as a member of The Jacksons in 1980.
• During the 1984 Summer Olympics, the Jackson family received the Medal of Friendship Award.
• In 1984, the NAACP named Michael Jackson and his brothers honorary co-chairmen. They helped with the civil rights organization's National Voter Registration Drive.
• In 1984, the Brotman Medical Center renamed its burn center to the Michael Jackson Burn Center. This was in honor of the singer, who was treated there for burns after a Pepsi commercial accident.
• In 1985, stamps featuring Michael Jackson were printed in the British Virgin Islands.
• Jackson was included in TIME Magazine's All-TIME 100 Fashion Icons list in 2012.
• Michael Jackson is the second most sculpted person for Madame Tussauds wax figures. He has 19 figures in museums worldwide, only Queen Elizabeth II has more.
• A type of extinct hermit crab, Mesoparapylocheles michaeljacksoni, is named after Jackson. It lived in what is now Spain.
• A crater on the Moon, once called Posidonius J, was renamed after Jackson by the Lunar Republic Society.
• In 1998, Daikaku Chodoin, who founded the United World Karate Association, made Jackson the Honorary Chairman. He also gave him a godan (fifth degree) black belt.
• Michael Jackson became an honorary member of the New Westminster Police Department in 1984 in British Columbia, Canada. He was appointed "PC 49" and promised to "serve the Queen."
• On June 20, 1988, the mayor of Paris, Jacques Chirac, gave Jackson the Grand Vermeil Medal of the City of Paris. This is like receiving the Keys to the City.
• On July 22, 1988, Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck gave Michael Jackson special engraved ice skates. This happened backstage before his concert in Wembley, England.
• In 1988, his autobiography, "Moonwalk," became the number 1 Best Seller on The New York Times' list.
• In 1989, Michael Jackson's former elementary school, Gardner Street Elementary in Los Angeles, named its auditorium the "Michael Jackson Auditorium."
• On February 23, 1995, Michael Jackson received the Harold Chapin Humanitarian Award. This was from the National Association of Recording Merchandisers.
• In 1997, a global survey named Michael Jackson the most famous person of all time.
• In 1999, a CNN survey voted Michael Jackson the greatest artist of the Millennium. He was chosen over famous artists like Pablo Picasso and Leonardo Da Vinci.
• In 2002, fans from all over the world helped create and present Michael Jackson with the 30th Anniversary Award. This celebrated his 30 years on stage.
• In 2007, Jackson visited a United States Army base in Japan. He received a letter of appreciation from the Colonel.
• On Australia Day 2012, Michael Jackson was honored at Grauman's Chinese Theater. His children, Prince, Paris, and Blanket Jackson, were there to pay tribute to him.
• Michael Jackson received a special Versace black leather belt with gold hardware and gemstones. It was inscribed "Presented to Michael Jackson from Sony Music UK 1992."
• He was given a precious metal gold microphone on a wooden plaque. It read "Presented to Michael Jackson by The Prince's Trust in recognition of outstanding support it."
• A shadow box display in the style of his 1991 album Dangerous was awarded to him. It celebrated his triple platinum record sales in Switzerland.
• In 1997, Jackson received a Diamond Award and was named one of the princes of Africa. This was at a special ceremony with important political leaders.
• In 1989, the Rock Over Europe Awards gave Jackson the Children of the World Music Video Award.
• In 1989, CEBA (Creative Excellence in Business Advertising) awarded him a plaque for "Motown On Showtime" and "Michael Jackson The Legend Continues."
• He received a metal award from "Germany Music Servat Mundum 1992" commemorating "MJ King of Music."
• He was given silver goblets mounted on a marble base, with a plaque reading "Michael Jackson Superstar of The Century."
• A metal sculpture award from "The Children of the World Video Awards 1989 Rock IM & MC Over Europe" was given to him.
• He received a metal sculpture award in the style of Rodin's The Thinker. It read "World of Art Award 2002 World Michael Jackson presented by President Mikhail S. Gorbachev."
• He was honored with a special award from VH1 Honors on June 22, 1995, for his "Power of Music" and for helping others.

See also

In Spanish: Anexo:Premios y nominaciones de Michael Jackson para niños

• List of Michael Jackson records and achievements
• Grammy Award milestones
• Honorific nicknames in popular music
• The Greatest American
• Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award