List of awards and nominations received by the Beatles
 Trade advertisement from EMI congratulating the Beatles for their 1964 Grammys. |
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This is a list of awards received by English rock band the Beatles. They are listed by Acclaimed Music as the greatest musical artists of all time.[1]
Contents
Academy Awards
The Academy Awards (Oscars) are given by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the United States. The Beatles have received one award.
| Year | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Let It Be | Best Music (Original Song Score) | Won |
American Music Awards
The American Music Awards have been awarded annually since 1973 and determined by a poll of music buyers. The Beatles have received one nomination, plus one special award determined by an Internet poll.
| Year | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Anthology 1 | Favorite Pop/Rock Album | Nominated |
BRIT Awards
The Brit Awards, originally known as the BPI Awards, were created by the British Phonographic Industry. The Beatles have received three awards. (The initial awards covered the 25-year period from 1952 to 1977. Since 1982, the awards have been an annual event.)
| Year | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band | Best British Album | Won |
| The Beatles | Best British Group | Won | |
| 1983 | The Beatles | Outstanding Contribution | Won |
ECHO Awards
The ECHO Music Awards, established in 1992, are held annually and are granted by the Deutsche Phono-Akademie. The Beatles have received one nomination.
| Year | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Love | International Pop/Rock Group of the Year | Nominated |
Grammy Awards
The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences in the United States. The Beatles have received 8 competitive awards[2] out of 25 nominations. In addition, they received the Lifetime Achievement award in 2014. The Grammy Award for Song of the Year for "Michelle" in 1967 was not awarded to the Beatles as a group, but to John and Paul specifically, as the songwriters.[3]
| Year | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | "I Want to Hold Your Hand" | Record of the Year | Nominated |
| "A Hard Day's Night" | Song of the Year | Nominated | |
| Best Contemporary Song | Nominated | ||
| Best Performance by a Vocal Group | Won | ||
| Best New Artist | Won | ||
| 1966 | "Help!" | Contemporary Rock & Roll Group Vocal Performance | Nominated |
| Vocal Group Performance | Nominated | ||
| Help! | Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| 1967 | Revolver | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| "Michelle" | Song of the Year | Won | |
| 1968 | Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band | Album of the Year | Won |
| Best Contemporary Album | Won | ||
| Group Vocal Performance | Nominated | ||
| Contemporary Vocal Group | Nominated | ||
| "A Day in the Life" | Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) | Nominated | |
| 1969 | Magical Mystery Tour | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| "Hey Jude" | Record of the Year | Nominated | |
| Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | Nominated | ||
| 1970 | Abbey Road | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| Contemporary Vocal Group | Nominated | ||
| 1971 | "Let It Be" | Record of the Year | Nominated |
| Let It Be | Contemporary Vocal Group | Nominated | |
| Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture | Won | ||
| 1996 | Live at the BBC | Best Historical Album | Nominated |
| 1997 | The Beatles Anthology | Best Music Video, Long Form | Won |
| "Free as a Bird" | Best Music Video, Short Form | Won | |
| Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal | Won | ||
Honorary Grammy Award
| Year | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Beatles | Lifetime Achievement Award | Won |
Japan Gold Disc Awards
The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) presents the Gold Disc Awards. The Beatles have received one award.[4]
| Year | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Beatles | International Artist of the Year | Won |
World Music Awards
The World Music Awards, established in 1989, are held annually and honour worldwide sales figures. The Beatles have received one award.
| Year | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | The Beatles | World's Best Selling Pop Rock Artists/Group | Won |
Ivor Novello Awards
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See also
- List of awards received by Paul McCartney
- List of awards and nominations received by George Harrison
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