List of awards and nominations received by Michael Jackson

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", Michael Jackson is considered to be the greatest entertainer of all time and one of the most influential figures of the 20th century.

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. 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. He was also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Jackson was also inducted in 2014 into the Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame along with his father Joe Jackson.

In 1984, Jackson was approached to donate "Beat It" as backing music for a commercial on drunk driving. Jackson agreed and it was arranged for the singer to be awarded with an honor from the President of the United States, Ronald Reagan. In April 1990, Jackson returned to the White House to be recognized as "Artist of the Decade" by President George H. W. Bush. Two years later, on May 1, 1992, President Bush presented Jackson with an award acknowledging him as "a point of light ambassador". Jackson received the award in recognition for his efforts in inviting disadvantaged children to his Neverland Ranch. Jackson was the only entertainer to receive the award. He has two Primetime Emmy Award nominations in 1983 and 1990. In 2000, Jackson was honored as the Artist of the Millennium at the world music awards and credited as the best selling solo artist of all time.

Guinness World Records
The Guinness World Records is a reference book published annually, containing a collection of world records, both human achievements and the extremes of the natural world.

The Guinness World Records, originally known as the Guinness Book of World Records, are not referred to as "awards" but as records that a person holds until it is broken by another person. Jackson currently holds 26 Guinness World Records out of a total of 34 records set in his lifetime, including best-selling album of all time and most expensive music video.


 * rowspan="2" | 1984 || Thriller || Best-selling album of all time ||Record
 * Michael Jackson || Most Grammy wins in one night || Record
 * 1986 || Michael Jackson || Highest-paid commercial spokesperson || Eliminated
 * rowspan="2"| 1988 || Bad at Wembley Stadium || Most successful concert series || Eliminated
 * Bad || Highest-grossing tour by a male solo artist || Eliminated
 * 1990 || Michael Jackson's Moonwalker || First beat-'em-up videogame to use dance tactics || Record
 * 1990 || Michael Jackson || Highest fees for an entertainer || Eliminated
 * 1996 || "Scream" (Shared with Janet Jackson) || Most expensive music video || Record
 * 1997 || Thriller || Best-selling album by a male soloist in the UK || Record
 * rowspan="2" | 1999 || Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson || Most successful siblings || Record
 * Michael Jackson || Youngest vocalist to top the US singles chart || Eliminated
 * rowspan="2" | 2000 || Michael Jackson || Most charities supported by a pop star  || Record
 * Michael Jackson || Longest span of No. 1 hits by an R&B artist || Eliminated
 * rowspan="2"| 2002 || Ghosts || Longest music video || Eliminated
 * Making Michael Jackson's Thriller || Best-selling music video || Record
 * 2006 || "You Are Not Alone" || First vocalist to enter the US single chart at No. 1  || Record
 * 2006 || Michael Jackson || Most hit songs on UK Singles chart in one calendar year   || Record
 * rowspan="2" | 2009 || Michael Jackson || Most simultaneous charted singles in the UK charts in a year || Record
 * Michael Jackson || Most American Music Awards won by a male artist || Record
 * rowspan="3"| 2010 || Michael Jackson || Highest-earning deceased artist || Record
 * Michael Jackson || Most searched for – male || Eliminated
 * Michael Jackson || Most lucrative recording contract || Record
 * rowspan="2"| 2011 || Michael Jackson's This Is It || Highest-grossing documentary film at the global box office || Record
 * Michael Jackson || Longest span of US top 40 singles || Record
 * 2014 || Michael Jackson || Best-selling game affiliated to a music artist ||Record
 * 2015 || "Black or White" || Largest TV audience for a video premiere || Record
 * rowspan="4"| 2016 || Michael Jackson || Highest annual earnings for a celebrity ever || Record
 * Michael Jackson || Highest-earning dead celebrity || Record
 * Michael Jackson ||Most Viewed Wikipedia Page for a musician
 * Record
 * Michael Jackson ||Most Viewed Wikipedia Page for a musician (Male)
 * Record
 * 2017 ||Thriller || Best-selling album (Canada) ||Record
 * 2017 ||Michael Jackson || Most Billboard Music Awards won ||Record
 * 2021 ||Michael Jackson's Thriller || Best-selling album in the USA by a solo artist ||Record
 * 2022 ||Thriller || Best-selling album (Mexico) ||Record
 * 2023 ||Michael Jackson || Highest-earning dead celebrity (current) ||Record
 * 2023 ||Michael Jackson || Highest-earning dead celebrity (male, current) ||Record
 * rowspan="3"| 2010 || Michael Jackson || Highest-earning deceased artist || Record
 * Michael Jackson || Most searched for – male || Eliminated
 * Michael Jackson || Most lucrative recording contract || Record
 * rowspan="2"| 2011 || Michael Jackson's This Is It || Highest-grossing documentary film at the global box office || Record
 * Michael Jackson || Longest span of US top 40 singles || Record
 * 2014 || Michael Jackson || Best-selling game affiliated to a music artist ||Record
 * 2015 || "Black or White" || Largest TV audience for a video premiere || Record
 * rowspan="4"| 2016 || Michael Jackson || Highest annual earnings for a celebrity ever || Record
 * Michael Jackson || Highest-earning dead celebrity || Record
 * Michael Jackson ||Most Viewed Wikipedia Page for a musician
 * Record
 * Michael Jackson ||Most Viewed Wikipedia Page for a musician (Male)
 * Record
 * 2017 ||Thriller || Best-selling album (Canada) ||Record
 * 2017 ||Michael Jackson || Most Billboard Music Awards won ||Record
 * 2021 ||Michael Jackson's Thriller || Best-selling album in the USA by a solo artist ||Record
 * 2022 ||Thriller || Best-selling album (Mexico) ||Record
 * 2023 ||Michael Jackson || Highest-earning dead celebrity (current) ||Record
 * 2023 ||Michael Jackson || Highest-earning dead celebrity (male, current) ||Record
 * Michael Jackson ||Most Viewed Wikipedia Page for a musician
 * Record
 * Michael Jackson ||Most Viewed Wikipedia Page for a musician (Male)
 * Record
 * 2017 ||Thriller || Best-selling album (Canada) ||Record
 * 2017 ||Michael Jackson || Most Billboard Music Awards won ||Record
 * 2021 ||Michael Jackson's Thriller || Best-selling album in the USA by a solo artist ||Record
 * 2022 ||Thriller || Best-selling album (Mexico) ||Record
 * 2023 ||Michael Jackson || Highest-earning dead celebrity (current) ||Record
 * 2023 ||Michael Jackson || Highest-earning dead celebrity (male, current) ||Record
 * 2021 ||Michael Jackson's Thriller || Best-selling album in the USA by a solo artist ||Record
 * 2022 ||Thriller || Best-selling album (Mexico) ||Record
 * 2023 ||Michael Jackson || Highest-earning dead celebrity (current) ||Record
 * 2023 ||Michael Jackson || Highest-earning dead celebrity (male, current) ||Record
 * 2023 ||Michael Jackson || Highest-earning dead celebrity (current) ||Record
 * 2023 ||Michael Jackson || Highest-earning dead celebrity (male, current) ||Record
 * 2023 ||Michael Jackson || Highest-earning dead celebrity (male, current) ||Record

Listicles
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 * +Name of publisher, name of listicle, year(s) listed, and placement result

! scope="row" rowspan="9" |NME Magazine ! scope="row" rowspan="29" | VH1
 * rowspan="1" | Greatest Singers Of All Time
 * 2011
 * Michael Jackson
 * #1
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * rowspan="1" | 100 Greatest Music Videos
 * 2011
 * Billie Jean
 * #100
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 50 Greatest Guitar Solos
 * 2011
 * Beat It
 * #17
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 100 Best Songs of The 80's
 * 2011
 * Billie Jean
 * #18
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 100 Best Songs of The 70's
 * 2011
 * Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
 * #9
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 25 Stunning Live Collaborations
 * 2011
 * Michael Jackson & Slash 1995 MTV Video Music Awards
 * Won
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 20 best pop acts of all time
 * 2011
 * Michael Jackson
 * #3
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 50 fastest-selling albums ever
 * 2011
 * (Bad)
 * #11
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * Legendary Gigs
 * 2011
 * Bad World Tour 1988 at Wembley Stadium
 * Won
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * #11
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * Legendary Gigs
 * 2011
 * Bad World Tour 1988 at Wembley Stadium
 * Won
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * rowspan="1" | 100 Greatest Rock n' Roll Artists of All Time
 * 1998
 * Michael Jackson
 * #40
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 100 Greatest Rock n' Roll Moments On TV
 * 1998
 * Michael Jackson's Pepsi Commercial
 * #63
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 100 Greatest Rock n' Roll Moments On TV
 * 1998
 * Black Or White
 * #47
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 100 Greatest Rock n' Roll Moments On TV
 * 1998
 * Michael Jackson Primetime Interview With Diane Sawyer
 * #40
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 100 Greatest Rock n' Roll Moments On TV
 * 1998
 * Thriller Worldwide Preimer On MTV
 * #11
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 100 Greatest Rock n' Roll Moments On TV
 * 1998
 * Michael Jackson Performs The Moonwalk In 1983
 * #5
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 100 Greatest Artists Albums
 * 2001
 * Thriller
 * #23
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 100 Greatest Albums
 * 2001
 * Off the Wall
 * #36
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 100 Greatest Music Videos
 * 2001
 * Thriller
 * 1
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 100 Greatest Music Videos
 * 2001
 * Scream
 * 9
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 100 Greatest Music Videos
 * 2001
 * Beat It
 * #21
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 100 Greatest Music Videos
 * 2001
 * Billie Jean
 * #34
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 100 Greatest Music Videos
 * 2001
 * Black Or White
 * #38
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons
 * 2003
 * Michael Jackson
 * #10
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 100 Greatest Dance Songs
 * 2003
 * Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
 * #16
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 100 Greatest Dance Songs
 * 2003
 * Billie Jean
 * #28
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 100 Greatest Songs of the Past 25 Years
 * 2003
 * Billie Jean
 * #2
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 100 Greatest Songs of the Past 25 Years
 * 2003
 * Beat It
 * #40
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 100 Greatest Moments That Rocked TV
 * 2003
 * Thriller Premiers On TV
 * #9
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 100 Greatest Moments That Rocked TV
 * 2003
 * Michael Jackson debuts The Moonwalk on Motown 25
 * #2
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 100 Greatest Moments That Rocked TV
 * 2003
 * Michael Jackson lends his voice to The Simpsons
 * #9
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 100 Greatest Songs of the 80's
 * 2006
 * Billie Jean
 * #4
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 100 Greatest Songs of the 80's
 * 2006
 * Beat It
 * #21
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 100 Most Shocking Music Moments
 * 2009
 * Michael Jackson Dangles Baby
 * #59
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 100 Most Shocking Music Moments
 * 2009
 * Michael Jackson 2005 trial
 * #30
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 100 Most Shocking Music Moments
 * 2009
 * Death of Michael Jackson
 * #1
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 100 Greatest Albums of All Time of the MTV Generation
 * 2009
 * Bad
 * #43
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 100 Greatest Artists of All Time
 * 2011
 * Michael Jackson
 * #2
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 2009
 * Michael Jackson Dangles Baby
 * #59
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 100 Most Shocking Music Moments
 * 2009
 * Michael Jackson 2005 trial
 * #30
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 100 Most Shocking Music Moments
 * 2009
 * Death of Michael Jackson
 * #1
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 100 Greatest Albums of All Time of the MTV Generation
 * 2009
 * Bad
 * #43
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 100 Greatest Artists of All Time
 * 2011
 * Michael Jackson
 * #2
 * style="text-align:center;"|
 * 2011
 * Michael Jackson
 * #2
 * style="text-align:center;"|

From Gabon
Officer of the National Order of Merit

In 1992, during a visit to Gabon, Michael 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. During a break from performing in Osaka, as part of the Bad world tour, Jackson was awarded the Key to the City by Mayor Yasushi Oshima.
 * 🇺🇸 April 21, 1988: Chicago, Illinois. Upon performing three sold-out concerts at the Metropolitan Chicago's Rosemont Horizon in April 1988, Jackson received the Key to the City from Mayor Eugene Sawyer, who cited the entertainer for his onstage performance and humanitarian philanthropy. Jackson shared his honor backstage with internationally renowned singer, dancer, and actress Lola Falana, who was also waging a courageous battle against multiple sclerosis.
 * 🇺🇸 June 11, 2003: Gary, Indiana. Michael Jackson received the Key to the City of Gary from Mayor Scott King.
 * 🇺🇸 October 25, 2003: Las Vegas, Nevada. Jackson was given the Key to the City of Las Vegas from Mayor Oscar Goodman; the mayor also made the date "Michael Jackson Day".
 * 🇺🇸 June 15, 2018: Detroit, Michigan. Jackson was posthumously awarded the Key to the City of Detroit during the Detroit Music Weekend 2018.

Africa

 * Kingdom of Sanwi flag.svg Kingdom of Sanwi:
 * 1992 – 2009: King Sani Nanan Amalaman Anoh, High Prince of the Agni people.

In a high-profile visit to Africa, in 1992 Jackson visited several countries, among them Gabon and Egypt. In his trip to Côte d'Ivoire, Jackson was crowned "King Sani" by the king of the Sanwi, a kingdom of the Agni people. He then signed official documents formalizing his chieftaincy, sat on a golden throne under the sacred Krindja tree, and presided over ceremonial dances. He held the title up until his death. Jesse Jackson was later created the High Prince of the Agni people of Côte d'Ivoire following Michael Jackson's passing away.

Other honors

 * In December 1984, Jackson was voted "Hero Of Young America" in a poll of 4,000 teenagers by The World Almanac and Book of Facts.
 * On November 20, 1984, with the installation of Star No. 1,793 of the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of Grauman's Chinese Theatre, Jackson became the first celebrity to have two stars in the same category, having received one as a member of The Jacksons in 1980.
 * During the 1984 Summer Olympics, the Jackson family was given the Medal of Friendship Award.
 * In 1984, the NAACP announced that Michael Jackson and his brothers were named honorary co-chairmen of the civil rights organization's National Voter Registration Drive. Registration booths were set up outside Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, the venue of his Victory tour's opening concert on July 4.
 * In 1984, the Brotman Medical Center, which treated Jackson for second and third-degree burns on his scalp following a pyrotechnic incident while filming a Pepsi commercial, renamed their burn center to the Michael Jackson Burn Center, and gave him a plaque called the Michael Jackson Burn Center Plaque, in honor of the singer.
 * 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 of all the Madame Tussauds wax figures, with a total of 19 pieces in their museums around the world. Only Queen Elizabeth II has been portrayed more often.
 * Mesoparapylocheles michaeljacksoni, an extinct hermit crab which existed during the Albian or Cenomanian age in what is now Spain, is named after Jackson.
 * A crater on the Moon, previously known as Posidonius J (located on the Lake of Dreams), has been renamed after Jackson by the Lunar Republic Society.
 * In 1998, Daikaku Chodoin (the founder and president of the United World Karate Association) presented Jackson with the Honorary Chairmanship of the United World Karate Association and a godan (fifth degree) black belt.
 * Michael Jackson was made an honorary member of the New Westminster Police Department in 1984 while in British Columbia, Canada. On November 19, appointed police constable "PC 49", he promised to "serve the Queen and cause the peace to be kept and preserved".
 * On June 20, 1988, Michael Jackson arrives in Paris, France, P.R.-ist Bob Jones and bodyguard Wayne Nagin. The city's mayor at the time, Jacques Chirac, honoured Jackson the Grand Vermeil Medal of the City of Paris, equivalent to the Keys to the City.
 * On July 22, 1988, Disney characters, Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, present an elated star with a pair of specially engraved ice skates backstage before his concert in Wembley, England.
 * In 1988, his autobiography, "Moonwalk", makes The New York Times' publication Best Seller List as the number 1 Best Seller of the year.
 * In 1989, Michael Jackson's former elementary school, the Gardner Street Elementary in Los Angeles, designated its school auditorium the "Michael Jackson Auditorium". Mr. Jackson appeared at the ceremony, in which the school children sang his hit song, "We Are the World". In 2003, after accusations of child molestation, the school chose to cover Jackson's name with plywood. The school board stated that the request had come from some parents who "felt more comfortable with it covered". Jackson's spokesperson stated that he wondered "what those parents will say when Mr. Jackson is exonerated". At the end of the trial Jackson was acquitted of all charges. Recently, following petitions and letters to City Council and the Gardner Street Elementary School superintendent and principal, the "Michael Jackson Auditorium" sign has been uncovered. Jackson was named Most Famous Alumnus of Gardner Street Elementary School, in Hollywood, California and the school auditorium was renamed for him in 1989.
 * On February 23, 1995, Michael gave a special preview of some of the songs off his forthcoming album HIStory to the National Association of Recording Merchandisers. The NARM presented him with the Harold Chapin Humanitarian Award at the preview.
 * In 1997, Michael Jackson was named the most famous person of all time in a global survey.
 * In 1999, Michael Jackson was voted the greatest artist of the Millennium in a CNN survey, beating out Pablo Picasso, Leonardo Da Vinci, Vincent Van Gogh and Ludwig Van Beethoven.
 * In 2002 Michael Jackson was presented with the 30th Anniversary Award by its designer, Nijel, who also designed the Top Selling Artist Of The Decade Award in 1990. The award was given by the fans, celebrating him being on stage for 30 years. Fans all over the world donated money to contribute for the award to being created.
 * In 2007, Jackson visited the United States Army base south of Tokyo and was commemorated with a letter of appreciation from the Colonel.
 * On Australia Day 2012, Jackson was honored by being immortalized at the Grauman's Chinese Theater by his children, Prince, Paris and Blanket Jackson. Among many other celebrities there to pay tribute to him were Quincy Jones, Chris Tucker, Smokey Robinson, Justin Bieber with performances made by the Glee cast and Cirque Du Soliel and many other.
 * Michael Jackson Award Belt - Versace black leather belt with gold hardware belt buckles adorned with colorful gemstones in the amount of 4 million with fluer de lis ornament pattern. belt inscribed "Presented to Michael Jackson from Sony Music UK 1992" and is contained in custom wood and container plaxiglass.
 * Precious metal gold microphone on a burl walnut plaque reading "Presented to Michael Jackson by The Prince's Trust in recognition of outstanding support it".
 * Shadow box display in the style of Jackson's album Dangerous in 1991. Award plaque reads in full "triple platinum record awarded to Michael Jackson for sale in Switzerland more than 150,000 units of Sony Music Entertainment AG Dangerous."
 * In 1997, Jackson was awarded a Diamond Award and was named one of the princes of Africa in a prestigious ceremony with various high-profile political leaders of Africa.
 * In 1989 Rock Over Europe Awards awarded Jackson with the Children of the world music video award.
 * 1989 - CEBA (Creative Excellence in Business Advertising) awards the plaque reading "Motown On Showtime" presented to "Michael Jackson The Legend Continues" Michael Jackson, Co-Executive Producer, 1989.
 * Small metal banded glass balls topped with a crown design metal reading "Germany Music Servat Mundum 1992" commemorating "MJ King of Music".
 * Silver goblets mounted to a marble base with a plaque reading in full "Michael Jackson Superstar of The Century -. Magazine "
 * Lucite award reads "Rock" with the text printed on the base reads in full "The Children of the world video awards 1989 Rock IM & MC Over Europe."
 * Player awards metal sculpture in the style of Rodin's The Thinker. A metal plaque on the front reads in full "World of Art Award 2002 World Michael Jackson presented by President Mikhail S. Gorbachev ".
 * Piece curve patinaed black metal to make it look like a piece of paper resting on a cushion of black velvet and faux pearls lined presentation. The award reads in full "Michael Jackson / The Power of Music / is the strength of Soul./VH1 Honors / The Musicians Who Goes / Share Beyond / Soul and Share Time / Energy and Resources / For Help Others/Vh1 Honors / June 22, 1995 "