List of awards and nominations for American Idol contestants
This is a list of major award wins and nominations given to American Idol contestants.
Season 1
Kelly Clarkson
[a]
- ASCAP Pop Music Awards
- 2004: Song Writer Award – "Miss Independent": won
- 2007: Song of The Year Award – "Because of You": won
- Most Performed Songs of The Year: won
- 2010: Most Performed Songs of The Year: won
- ACM Awards
- 2008: Vocal Event of the Year – "Because of You" (with Reba McEntire): nominated
- 2012: Single of the Year – "Don't You Wanna Stay" (with Jason Aldean): won
- Vocal Event of the Year – "Don't You Wanna Stay" (with Jason Aldean): won
- 2013: Vocal Event of the Year – "Don't Rush" (with Vince Gill): nominated
- 2019: Music Event of the Year – "Keeping Score" (with Dan + Shay): nominated
- American Country Awards
- 2011: Single of the Year: Vocal Collaboration – "Don't You Wanna Stay" (with Jason Aldean): won
- Music Video: Duo, Group, or Collaboration – "Don't You Wanna Stay": won
- 2011: Single of the Year: Vocal Collaboration – "Don't You Wanna Stay" (with Jason Aldean): won
- American Music Awards
- 2003: Favorite Pop/Rock New Artist: nominated
- 2005: Favorite Pop/Rock Album – Breakaway: nominated
- Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist: nominated
- T-Mobile Text-In Award (Artist of the Year): won
- Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist: won
- 2006: Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist: won
- Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist: won
- 2012: Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist: nominated
- Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist: nominated
- Billboard Awards
- 2005: Hot 100 Artist of the Year: nominated
- Female Billboard 200 Female: nominated
- Hot 100 Song of the Year – "Since U Been Gone": nominated
- Hot 100 Airplay of the Year – "Since U Been Gone": nominated
- Hot Digital Song – "Since U Been Gone": nominated
- 2005: Hot 100 Artist of the Year: nominated
- BRIT Awards
- 2006: Best Pop Act: nominated
- Best International Female Artist: nominated
- 2006: Best Pop Act: nominated
- Country Music Association Awards
- 2007: Musical Event of the Year – "Because of You" (with Reba McEntire): nominated
- 2011: Single of the Year – "Don't You Wanna Stay" (with Jason Aldean): nominated
- Musical Event of the Year – "Don't You Wanna Stay" (with Jason Aldean): won
- 2012: Female Vocalist of the Year: nominated
- 2013: Female Vocalist of the Year: nominated
- Musical Event of the Year – "Don't Rush": nominated
- CMT Music Awards
- 2008: Collaborative Video of the Year – "Because of You" (with Reba McEntire): nominated
- 2011: Collaborative Video of the Year – "Don't You Wanna Stay" (with Jason Aldean): nominated
- 2012: Collaborative Video of the Year – "Don't Rush" (with Vince Gill): nominated
- Critics' Choice Real TV Awards
- 2022: Female Star of the Year: nominated
- Critics' Choice Television Award
- 2020: Best Talk Show – The Kelly Clarkson Show: nominated
- 2021: Best Talk Show – The Kelly Clarkson Show: nominated
- 2022: Best Talk Show – The Kelly Clarkson Show: nominated
- 2023: Best Talk Show – The Kelly Clarkson Show: nominated
- 2024: Best Talk Show – The Kelly Clarkson Show: nominated
- Daytime Emmy Awards[a]
- 2020: Outstanding Talk Show Entertainment – The Kelly Clarkson Show: nominated
- Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host: won
- 2021: Outstanding Talk Show Entertainment – The Kelly Clarkson Show: won
- Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host: won
- Outstanding Original Song – "Cabana Boy Troy": nominated
- 2022: Outstanding Talk Show Entertainment – The Kelly Clarkson Show: won
- Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host: won
- 2023: Outstanding Daytime Talk Series – The Kelly Clarkson Show: won
- Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host: won
- 2024: Outstanding Daytime Talk Series – The Kelly Clarkson Show: won
- Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host: nom
- 2020: Outstanding Talk Show Entertainment – The Kelly Clarkson Show: nominated
- Dorian Awards
- 2016: TV Musical Performance of the Year – "Piece By Piece": nominated
- Echo Awards
- 2007: Best International Pop/Rock Female Artist:
- GLAAD Media Award
- 2023: Outstanding Variety or Talk Show Episode – The Kelly Clarkson Show: nominated
- 2024: Outstanding Variety or Talk Show Episode – The Kelly Clarkson Show: nominted
- Golden Raspberry Awards
- 2003: Worst Actress – From Justin to Kelly: nominated
- Worst Screen Couple – From Justin to Kelly (with Justin Guarini): nominated
- 2003: Worst Actress – From Justin to Kelly: nominated
- Gracie Awards
- 2021: Best Talk Show: Entertainment – The Kelly Clarkson Show: won
- 2024: Best Talk Show: Entertainment – The Kelly Clarkson Show: won
- Grammy Awards[a]
- 2004: Best Female Pop Vocal Performance – "Miss Independent": nominated
- 2006: Best Pop Album -Breakaway: won
- Best Female Pop Vocal Performance – "Since U Been Gone": won
- 2008: Best Country Collaboration – "Because of You" (with Reba McEntire): nominated
- 2010: Best Pop Album – All I Ever Wanted: nominated
- 2012: Best Country Duo/Group Performance – "Don't You Wanna Stay" (with Jason Aldean): nominated
- 2013: Record of the Year – "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)": nominated
- Best Pop Solo Vocal Performance – "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)": nominated
- Best Pop Vocal Album – Stronger: won
- 2014: Best Country Duo or Group Performance – "Don't Rush" (with Vince Gill): nominated
- 2016: Best Pop Solo Vocal Performance – "Heartbeat Song": nominated
- Best Pop Vocal Album – Piece by Piece: nominated
- 2017: Best Pop Solo Performance – "Piece by Piece (Idol Version)": nominated
- 2018: Best Pop Solo Performance – "Love So Soft": nominated
- 2019: Best Pop Vocal Album – Meaning of Life: nominated
- 2023: Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album – When Christmas Comes Around...: nominated
- 2024: Best Pop Vocal Album – Chemistry: nominated
- iHeartRadio Music Awards
- 2016: Best Cover Song – "Bitch Better Have My Money": nominated
- 2017: Best Cover Song – "Love on the Brain": nominated
- International Dance Music Awards
- 2006: Best Pop Dance Track – "Since U Been Gone": nominated
- Juno Awards
- 2006: International Album of the Year: "Breakaway": nominated
- LOS40 Music Awards
- 2006: Best International New Artist: nominated
- Los Premios MTV Latinoamérica
- 2005: Best International Pop Artist: nominated
- Best New International Artist: nominated
- 2006: Best International Pop Artist: nominated
- 2005: Best International Pop Artist: nominated
- Meteor Ireland Music Awards
- 2006: Best International Female: nominated
- MTV Asia Awards
- 2006: Favorite Female Artist: won
- MTV Australian Video Music Awards
- 2006: Best Female Artist: nominated
- Best Pop Video – "Because of You": pending
- 2006: Best Female Artist: nominated
- MTV Movie & TV Awards
- 2022: Best Talk/Topical Show – The Kelly Clarkson Show: nominated
- Best Host: won
- 2023: Best Host: nominated
- 2022: Best Talk/Topical Show – The Kelly Clarkson Show: nominated
- MTV Video Music Awards
- 2003: Best Pop Video – "Miss Independent": nominated
- Best New Artist – "Miss Independent": nominated
- Viewer's Choice Award – "Miss Independent": nominated
- 2005: Best Female Video – "Since U Been Gone": won
- Best Pop Video – "Since U Been Gone": won
- Viewer's Choice Award – "Since U Been Gone": nominated
- 2006: Best Female Video – "Because of You": won
- Viewer's Choice Award – "Because of You": nominated
- 2009: Best Female Video – "My Life Would Suck Without You": nominated
- 2012: Best Video with a Message – "Dark Side": nominated
- 2013: Best Video with a Social Message – "People Like Us": nominated
- 2003: Best Pop Video – "Miss Independent": nominated
- MTV Video Music Awards Latin America
- 2005: Best New International Artist: nominated
- Best International Pop Artist: nominated
- 2006: Best International Artist: nominated
- 2005: Best New International Artist: nominated
- MuchMusic Video Awards
- 2006: Best International Video – "Behind These Hazel Eyes": nominated
- 2009: Best International Video – "My Life Would Suck Without You": nominated
- 2011: International Video of the Year – "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)": nominated
- Most streamed Video of the Year – "Mr. Know It All": nominated
- People's Choice: Favorite International Artist – "Because of You": won
- Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
- 2006: Favorite Female Singer: won
- 2019: Favorite TV Judges – The Voice: nominated
- Nickelodeon HALO Awards
- 2017: HALO Hall of Fame: won
- OFM Awards
- 2016: International Song of the Year: – "Second Hand Heart" (with Ben Haenow): won
- People's Choice Awards
- 2006: Favorite Female Performer: won
- 2006: Best Smile: won
- 2016: Favorite Pop Artist: nominated
- 2020: The Daytime Talk Show of 2020 – The Kelly Clarkson Show: nominated
- 2021: The Daytime Talk Show of 2021 – The Kelly Clarkson Show: nominated
- 2022: The Daytime Talk Show of 2022 – The Kelly Clarkson Show: won
- 2024: The Daytime Talk Show – The Kelly Clarkson Show: won
- Pollstar Awards
- 2008: Most Creative Tour Package – 2 Worlds 2 Voices Tour: nominated
- Premios Oye!
- 2006: English Song of the Year – "Because of You": nominated
- Queerty Awards
- 2013: Anthem of the Year - "People Like Us": nominated
- Radio Disney Music Awards
- 2003: Best Song That Makes You Turn Up the Radio – "Miss Independent": nominated
- Best Video That Rocks – "Miss Independent": nominated
- Best Song to Sing Hairbrush Karaoke – "Miss Independent": won
- 2004: Best Homework Song: – "Breakaway": nominated
- Best Song to Air Guitars – "Breakaway": nominated
- Best Video That Rocks – "Breakaway": nominated
- 2006: Best Female Artist: nominated
- Best Song You've Heard a Million Times and Still Love – "Since U Been Gone": won
- 2007: Best Female Artist: nominated
- Best Top 40 Artist: nominated
- Best Song to Dance to – "Never Again": nominated
- Best Song to Wake Up to – "Never Again": nominated
- Best Song to Sing to an Ex – "Never Again": nominated
- 2018: Icon Award: won
- 2003: Best Song That Makes You Turn Up the Radio – "Miss Independent": nominated
- Radio Music Awards
- 2003: Song Of The Year / Top 40 Radio – "Miss Independent": nominated
- Best Driving Song – "Miss Independent": nominated
- 2005: Song Of The Year / Adult Hit Radio – "Breakaway": nominated
- Song Of The Year / Mainstream Hit Radio – "Since U Been Gone": nominated
- Song Of The Year / Mainstream Hit Radio – "Behind These Hazel Eyes": nominated
- Artist Of The Year / Mainstream Hit Radio: won
- 2003: Song Of The Year / Top 40 Radio – "Miss Independent": nominated
- The Record of the Year
- 2005: Choice Love Song: "Since U Been Gone": : nominated
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2003: Choice Love Song: "A Moment Like This": nominated
- Choice Breakout Artist: nominated
- Choice Female Music Artist: won
- Choice Music Crossover: nominated
- Choice Movie Chemistry for From Justin to Kelly: nominated
- Choice Breakout Female Actress for From Justin to Kelly: nominated
- 2005: Choice Album – Breakaway: won
- Choice Female Artist: won
- Choice Single -"Since U Been Gone": won
- Choice Summer Song – "Behind These Hazel Eyes": won
- 2006: Choice Female Artist: won
- Choice Music Single – "Walk Away": nominated
- 2007: Choice Payback Song – "Never Again": nominated
- 2009: Choice Music Single – "My Life Would Suck Without You": nominated
- 2010: Choice Idol Alum: nominated
- 2012: Choice Music Single: Female – "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)": nominated
- Choice Break Up Song – "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)": nominated
- 2015: Choice Music Single: Female – "Heartbeat Song: nominated
- 2018: Choice TV Personality – The Voice: nominated
- 2019: Choice Movie Song – "Broken & Beautiful": nominated
- 2003: Choice Love Song: "A Moment Like This": nominated
- TMF Awards (Belgium)
- 2006: Best Pop International: won
- Best Female Pop International: won
- 2006: Best Pop International: won
- TRL Awards
- 2006: TRL's 1st Lady: nominated
- Countdown Killer: won
- 2006: TRL's 1st Lady: nominated
- XM Nation Music Awards
- 2005: Dashboard Anthem Best Pop Sing-Along – "Since U Been Gone": nominated
- Pop Artist of the Year: nominated
- 2005: Dashboard Anthem Best Pop Sing-Along – "Since U Been Gone": nominated
- World Music Awards
- 2003: Best New Female Artist: nominated
- 2005: World's Best-Selling Pop Female Artist: nominated
- 2013: World's Best Female Artist: nominated
- World's Best Entertainer of the Year: nominated
- Women's World Award
- 2009: World Entertainment Award: won
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2003: Tamyra Gray: Choice Female Television Breakout Star for Boston Public: nominated
Season 2
- American Music Awards
- 2004: Favorite Male R&B Artist: nominated
- BET Awards
- 2004:
- Best Male R&B Artist: nominated
- Best New Artist: nominated
- 2005: Best Gospel Artist: nominated
- 2004:
- Billboard Music Awards
- 2003:
- Top R&B/Hip-Hop Sales Single – "Superstar/Flying Without Wings"
- Top Gospel Artist
- Top Gospel Album – I Need an Angel
- 2003:
- Grammy Awards
- 2004: Best Male R&B Vocal Performance – "Superstar": nominated
- Image Awards
- 2004:
- Outstanding Male Artist: nominated
- Outstanding New Artist: won
- 2004:
- Soul Train Awards
- 2004: Best New R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist: "Superstar": nominated
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2003: Choice Male Reality/Variety Star for American Idol: won
- American Music Awards
- 2004:
- Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist: nominated
- Fan Choice Award: won
- 2004:
- American Christian Music Awards
- 2005: Outstanding Yule CD – Merry Christmas with Love: won
- Billboard Awards
- 2003: Best Selling Single of 2003 – "Bridge over Troubled Water/This Is the Night"
- 2004: Best Selling Christmas Album – Merry Christmas with Love
- 2005: Best Selling Christian Album – Merry Christmas with Love
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2003: Choice Male Reality/Variety Star for American Idol: nominated
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2003: Choice Female Reality/Variety Star for American Idol: nominated
- Academy of Country Music
- 2005: Top New Vocalist: nominated
- CMT Music Awards
- 2005: Breakthrough Video of the Year – "I Want to Live": nominated
- New Music Weekly Awards
- 2005: Carmen Rasmusen: New Country Artist of the Year: won
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2003: Choice Female Reality/Variety Star for American Idol: nominated
Season 3
- American Music Awards
- 2005: Favorite Female R&B Artist: nominated
- Favorite R&B/Soul Album – Free Yourself: nominated
- 2007: Favorite Female R&B Artist: nominated
- 2005: Favorite Female R&B Artist: nominated
- Astra Film and Creative Awards
- 2024: Best Actress – The Color Purple: pending
- Best Cast Ensemble – The Color Purple: pending
- Barbados Music Awards
- 2010: International Award of Excellence: won
- BAFTA Film Award
- 2024: Best Actress in a Leading Role – The Color Purple: nominated
- BET Awards
- 2005: Best New Artist: nominated
- Best Female R&B Artist: nominated
- 2013: Centric Award – "Lose to Win"
- 2017: Centric Award – "Sleeping with the One I Love"
- Best Gospel/Inspirational Award – "I Made It" with Tye Tribbett)
- 2005: Best New Artist: nominated
- Billboard Awards
- 2004: Top Hot 100 Single Sales – "I Believe": won
- Top R&B/Hip-Hop Sales Single – "I Believe": won
- 2005: Top New R&B/Hip-Hop Artist
- Top Hot Adult R&B Artist
- 2004: Top Hot 100 Single Sales – "I Believe": won
- Billboard American Urban Radio Networks
- 2005: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Single – "I Believe": won
- Broadway.com Awards
- 2007: Favorite Female Replacement – The Color Purple: won
- Celebration of Cinema and Television
- 2023: Ensemble Award-Film – The Color Purple: won
- Critics' Choice Movie Awards
- 2024: Best Acting Ensemble – The Color Purple: pending
- Elle Women in Hollywood Award
- 2023: Women in Hollywood Award – The Color Purple: won
- Emmis Communications/Hot-97 "KISS-FM"
- 2005: Phenomenal Woman Award: won
- Greensboro sit-ins Organization
- 2008: Founder's Appreciation Award: won
- Golden Globe Awards
- 2024: Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical – The Color Purple: nominated
- Grammy Awards
- 2006: Best Female R&B Vocal Performance – "Free Yourself": nominated
- Best R&B Album – Free Yourself: Nominated
- Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance – "Summertime": nominated
- 2008: Best Female R&B Vocal Performance – "When I See U": nominated
- Best Contemporary R&B Album – Fantasia: nominated
- 2009: Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals – "I'm His Only Woman" (with Jennifer Hudson): nominated
- 2011: Best R&B Album –Back to Me: nominated
- Best R&B Vocal Performance – "Bittersweet": won
- 2014: Best Urban Contemporary Album – Side Effects Of You nominated
- Best R&B Song – "Without Me" (featuring Kelly Rowland and Missy Elliott)": nominated
- Best Traditional R&B Performance – "Get It Right": nominated
- 2017: Best Traditional R&B Performance – "Sleeping with the One I Love": nominated
- 2006: Best Female R&B Vocal Performance – "Free Yourself": nominated
- Grammy Producers Brunch
- 2013: BOE Global Artist Award: Honoree
- NAACP Image Awards
- 2005: Outstanding Female Artist: won
- 2007: Outstanding Female Artist: nominated
- Outstanding Actress in a Mini-Series/T.V. Movie – The Fantasia Barrino Story: Life Is Not a Fairytale: nominated
- Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration – "Put You Up On Game": nominated
- 2009: Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration – "I'm His Only Woman" (with Jennifer Hudson): nominated
- 2011: Best R&B Song – "Bittersweet": won
- 2024: Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture - The Color Purple: pending
- Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture – The Color Purple: pending
- Entertainer of the Year – The Color Purple: pending
- NAACP Theatre Award
- 2011: Distinguished Honoree: won
- 2017: Outstanding Female Artist: nominated
- 2020: Outstanding Female Artist: nominated
- Outstanding Album – Sketchbook: nominated
- Las Vegas Film Critics Society
- 2024: Best Ensemble – The Color Purple: pending
- People's Choice Awards
- 2024: The Drama Movie Star – The Color Purple: nominated
- Satellite Awards
- 2024: Best Actress in Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical – The Color Purple: pending
- Screen Actors Guild Awards
- 2024: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture – The Color Purple: nominated
- Soul Train Awards
- 2005: Best New R&B/Soul or Rap Artist – "I Believe": nominated
- 2006: Best Female R&B/Soul Album – Free Yourself: nominated
- 2010: Record of the Year – "Bittersweet": nominated
- Best Female R&B Soul Artist": nominated
- 2013: Best R&B/Soul Female Artist: nominated
- Album of the Year – Side Effects of You: nominated
- Songwriter's Award - "Lose To Win": nominated
- 2016: Best Female R&B/Soul Singer: nominated
- 2020: Soul Train Certified Award: nominated
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2004: Choice Female Reality/Variety Star for American Idol: nominated
- 2005: Choice Female Breakout Artist:: nominated
- Choice R&B Artist: nominated
- Theatre World Award
- 2007: Outstanding Broadway Debut Performance – "The Color Purple": won
- Variety's Power of Women Awards
- 2023: Power of Women Award - "The Color Purple": Honoree
- Vibe Music Awards
- 2005: R&B Voice of the Year: nominated
- MTV Pilipinas
- 2006: Favorite Hip-Hop/R&B Video – "Lose Control": nominated
- NAACP Theater Awards
- 2008: Best Supporting Female – Equity, The Color Purple: nominated
[b]
- Academy Awards
- 2007: Best Supporting Actress – Dreamgirls: won
- BAFTA
- 2007: Actress in a Supporting Role – Dreamgirls: won
- BET Awards
- 2007:
- Best New Artist: won
- Best Actress: won
- Best Female R&B Artist: nominated
- 2009:
- Best Actress: nominated
- Best Female R&B Artist: nominated
- 2011: Best Female R&B Artist: nominated
- 2007:
- Billboard Awards
- 2012: Top R&B Album – I Remember Me: nominated
- Black Reel Awards
- 2006: Best Supporting Actress: Dreamgirls: won
- Best Breakthrough Performance: Dreamgirls: won
- 2008: Best Ensemble – The Secret Life of Bees: nominated
- Best Actress – The Secret Life of Bees: nominated
- 2006: Best Supporting Actress: Dreamgirls: won
- Daytime Emmy Awards
- 2021: Outstanding Interactive Media for a Daytime Program - Baby Yoga: won
- 2023: Outstanding Daytime Talk Series - The Jennifer Hudson Show: nominated
- 2024: Outstanding Daytime Talk Series – The Jennifer Hudson Show: nominated
- GLAAD Media Awards
- 2023: Outstanding Variety or Talk Show Episode – The Jennifer Hudson Show: nominated
- 2024: Outstanding Variety or Talk Show Episode – The Jennifer Hudson Show: won
- Golden Globes
- 2007:
- Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture – Dreamgirls: won
- Best Motion Picture (starring role) – Dreamgirls: won
- 2007:
- Grammy Awards
- 2008: Best Original Soundtrack – Dreamgirls: nominated
- 2009:
- Best Female R&B Vocal Performance – "Spotlight": nominated
- Best R&B Album – Jennifer Hudson: won
- Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals – "I'm His Only Woman" (with Fantasia): nominated
- 2015: Best R&B Performance – "It's Your World": nominated
- 2017: Best Musical Theater Album – The Color Purple: won
- Grio Awards
- 2022:Trailblazer Icon Award: pending
- NAACP Image Awards
- 2007: Best Supporting Actress in a Movie – Dreamgirls: won
- 2009:
- Outstanding New Artist: won
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Movie – "The Secret Life of Bees": nominated
- Outstanding Female Artist: nominated
- Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration – "I'm His Only Woman" (with Fantasia Barrino): nominated
- Outstanding Music Video – "Spotlight": nominated
- Outstanding Song – "Spotlight": nominated
- Outstanding Album: Jennifer Hudson: won
- 2012:
- Outstanding Female Artist: nominated
- Outstanding Album – I Remember Me: won
- Outstanding Music Video – "Where You At": won
- 2014: Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture – Winnie Mandela: nominated
- 2015: Outstanding Female Artist: nominated
- 2015: Outstanding Album – J-Hud: nominated
- 2016: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture – "Chi-Raq": nominated
- 2022: Entertainer of the Year: won
- Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture – Respect: won
- 2023: Outstanding Host in a Talk or News / Information (Series or Special) – The Jennifer Hudson Show: won
- 2024: Outstanding Talk Series – The Jennifer Hudson Show: pending
- MTV Movie Awards
- 2007: Best Performance – Dreamgirls: nominated
- Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards
- 2019: Favorite TV Judges – The Voice: nominated
- People's Choice Awards
- 2010: Choice R&B Artist: nominated
- 2014: Favorite Humanitarian: won
- 2015: Choice R&B Artist: nominated
- 2022: The Daytime Talk Show of 2022 – The Jennifer Hudson Show: nominated
- 2024: The Daytime Talk Show – The Jennifer Hudson Show: nominated
- Satellite Awards
- 2007: Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Dreamgirls: won
- Screen Actors Guild Awards
- 2007:
- Outstanding Ensemble in a Motion Picture – Dreamgirls: nominated
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture – Dreamgirls: won
- 2007:
- Soul Train Awards
- 2009:
- Best R&B/Soul Female: nominated
- Song of the Year – "Spotlight": nominated
- 2009:
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2007: Choice Breakout Film Actress -Dreamgirls: nominated
- Choice Film Actress Drama/Adventure – Dreamgirls: won
- 2009: Choice Music R&B Artist: nominated
- Choice Music R&B Single – "If It Isn't Love": nominated
- 2010: Choice American Idol Alum: nominated
- 2007: Choice Breakout Film Actress -Dreamgirls: nominated
- Tony Awards
- 2022: Best Musical – A Strange Loop: won
Season 4
Carrie Underwood
- ACM Awards
- 2006: Top Female Vocalist: nominated
- Top New Female Vocalist: won
- Single Record of the Year – "Jesus, Take the Wheel": won
- 2007: Single Record of the Year – "Before He Cheats": nominated
- Song of the Year – "Before He Cheats": nominated
- Album of the Year – Some Hearts: won
- Top Female Vocalist: won
- Video of the Year – "Before He Cheats": won
- 2008: Top Female Vocalist: won
- 2009: Entertainer of the Year: won
- Top Female Vocalist: won
- Video of the Year – "Just a Dream": nominated
- Album of the Year – Carnival Ride: nominated
- 2010: Entertainer of the Year: won
- Triple Crown Award: won
- Top Female Vocalist: nominated
- Song of the Year (as artist and composer) – "Cowboy Casanova": nominated
- Album of the Year – Play On, nominated
- Vocal Event of the Year – "I Told You So (feat. Randy Travis): nominated
- 2012: Top Female Vocalist: nominated
- Vocal Event of the Year – "Remind Me" (with Brad Paisley): nominated
- 2013: Top Female Vocalist: nominated
- Album of the Year: Blown Away: nominated
- 2014: Female Vocalist of the Year: nominated
- Gene Weed Special Achievement Award: won
- Video of the Year – "Two Black Cadillacs": nominated
- 2015: Female Vocalist of the Year: nominated
- Vocal Event of the Year – "Somethin' Bad" (with Miranda Lambert): nominated
- Video of the Year – "Somethin' Bad" (with Miranda Lambert): nominated
- 2016: Female Vocalist of the Year: nominated
- 2017: Entertainer of the Year: nominated
- Female Vocalist of the Year: nominated
- 2018: Female Vocalist of the Year: nominated
- Vocal Event of the Year – "The Fighter" (with Keith Urban): won
- 2019: Female Vocalist of the Year: nominated
- 2020: Entertainer of the Year: won (tied with Thomas Rhett)
- Female Vocalist of the Year: nominated
- 2021: Musical Event of the Year – "Hallelujah" (with John Legend): nominated
- 2022: Entertainer of the Year: pending
- Single of the Year – "If I Didn’t Love You" — (with Jason Aldean): pending
- Video of the Year – "If I Didn’t Love You" — (with Jason Aldean): pending
- Music Event of the Year – "If I Didn’t Love You" — (with Jason Aldean): pending
- 2006: Top Female Vocalist: nominated
- American Country Awards
- 2010: Artist of the Year: won
- Female Artist of the Year: won
- Touring Artist of the Year – Play On Tour: won
- Female Single of the Year – "Cowboy Casanova": won
- Female Video of the Year – "Cowboy Casanova": won
- Album of the Year – Play On: won
- 2011: Female Artist of the Year: won
- Touring Artist of the Year: nominated
- Female Single of the Year – "Mama's Song": won
- Female Music Video of the Year – "Mama's Song": won
- 2012: Female Artist of the Year: won
- Single by a Female Artist – "Good Girl": nominated
- Single by a Vocal Collaboration – "Remind Me" (with Brad Paisley): won
- Music Video by a Female Artist – "Good Girl": nominated
- 2013: Female Artist of the Year: nominated
- Touring Artist of the Year – Blown Away Tour: nominated
- Female Single of the Year – "Two Black Cadillacs: nominated
- Female Music Video of the Year – "Blown Away": won
- 2010: Artist of the Year: won
- American Music Awards
- 2006: Favorite Female Country Artist: nominated
- Breakthrough Artist Award: won
- 2007: Artist of the Year: won
- Favorite Female Country Artist: won
- Favorite Country Album – Some Hearts: won
- 2008: Favorite Female Country Artist: nominated
- Favorite Country Album – Carnival Ride: won
- 2009: Favorite Female Country Artist: nominated
- Favorite Female Country Artist: nominated
- Favorite Country Album – Play On: won
- 2012: Favorite Female Country Artist: nominated
- Favorite Country Album – Blown Away: won
- 2013: Favorite Female Country Artist: nominated
- 2014: Favorite Female Country Artist: won
- 2015: Favorite Female Country Artist: won
- 2016: Artist of the Year: nominated
- Favorite Female Country Artist: won
- Favorite Country Album – Storyteller: won
- 2017: Favorite Female Country Artist: won
- 2018: Favorite Female Country Artist: won
- 2019: Favorite Female Country Artist: won
- Favorite Country Album – Cry Pretty: won
- 2021: Favorite Female Country Artist: won
- Favorite Inspirational Artist: won
- 2022: Favorite Female Country Artist: nominated
- Favorite Country Album – Denim & Rhinestones: nominated
- 2006: Favorite Female Country Artist: nominated
- Billboard Music Awards
- 2005: Top Hot 100 Single Sales – "Independence Day/Inside Your Heaven": won
- 2006: Top Billboard 200 Album – Some Hearts: won
- Top Country Album – Some Hearts: won
- Top Country Album Artist (Female): won
- Top New Country Artist: won
- Top Hot Country Sales Artist: won
- Top Country Artist – Female (Singles & Albums): won
- Top Billboard 200 Album Artist: won
- 2007: Top Billboard 200 Artist- Female: won
- Top Country Album – Some Hearts: won
- Top Country Album Artist (Female): won
- Top Country Artist- Female (Singles & Albums): won'
- Top Country Artist: won
- 2008: Top Hot Country Songs Artist: won
- 2013: Top Country Artist: nominated
- Top Country Album – Blown Away: nominated
- 2014: Milestone Award": won
- 2015: Top Christian Song – "Something in the Water": won
- 2016: Top Country Artist: nominated
- 2016: Top Country Album - Storyteller: nominated
- 2021: Top Female Country Artist nominated
- 2022: Top Female Country Artist: pending
- Top Country Song – "If I Didn't Love You" (with Jason Aldean)
- Top Christian Artist: pending
- Top Christian Album – My Gift: pending
- CMT Music Awards
- 2006: Breakthrough Video of the Year – "Jesus Take the Wheel": won
- Female Video of the Year -"Jesus Take the Wheel": won
- Most Inspiring Video – "Jesus Take the Wheel": nominated
- 2007: Video of the Year – "Before He Cheats": won
- Female Video of the Year – "Before He Cheats": won
- 2008: Video of the Year – "Wasted": nominated
- Female Video of the Year – "Wasted": nominated
- 2009: Video of the Year – "Just A Dream": nominated
- 2010: Video of the Year – "Cowboy Casanova": won
- CMT Performance of the Year – "Temporary Home" from CMT: Invitational Only: won
- Female Video of the Year – "Cowboy Casanova": nominated
- 2011: Video of the Year – "Undo It" nominated
- Female Video of the Year – "Undo It": nominated
- 2012: Video of the Year – "Good Girl": won
- Video of the Year – "Remind Me" (with Brad Paisley): nominated
- Female Video of the Year – "Good Girl": nominated
- Collaborative Video of the Year – "Remind Me" (with Brad Paisley): won
- CMT Performance of the Year – "Just a Dream"/"Dream On" (with Steven Tyler): nominated
- 2013: Video of the Year: – "Blown Away": won
- Female Video of the Year – "Two Black Cadillacs": nominated
- 2014: Video of the Year – "See You Again": won
- Female Video of the Year – "See You Again": nominated
- 2015: Video of the Year – "Something' in the Water": won
- Video of the Year – "Somethin' Bad" (with Miranda Lambert): nominated
- Female Video of the Year – "Something in the Water": won
- Female Video of the Year – "Little Toy Guns": nominated
- Collaborative Video of the Year – "Somethin' Bad" (with Miranda Lambert): won
- 2016: Video of the Year – "Smoke Break": nominated
- Female Video of the Year: – "Smoke Break": won
- 2017: Video of the Year – "Church Bells": nominated
- Female Video of the Year – "Church Bells": won
- Collaborative Video of the Year – "The Fighter" (with Keith Urban): won
- 2018: Video of the Year – "The Champion" (with Ludacris): nominated
- Female Video of the Year – "The Champion" (with Ludacris): won
- Collaborative Video of the Year – "The Champion" (with Ludacris): nominated
- CMT Performance of the Year – "The Fighter" (with Keith from the 2017 CMT Music Awards): nominated
- 2019: Video of the Year – "Cry Pretty": won
- Female Video of the Year – "Love Wins": won
- 2020: Video of the Year – "Drinking Alone": won
- Female Video of the Year – "Drinking Alone": won
- 2021: Video of the Year – "Hallelujah" (with John Legend): won
- Collaborative Video of the Year – "Hallelujah" (with John Legend): nominated
- 2022: Video of the Year – "If I Didn't Love You" (with Jason Aldean): won
- Collaborative of the Year – "If I Didn't Love You" (with Jason Aldean): won
- 2023: Video of the Year – "Hate My Heart": nominated
- Female Video of the Year – "Hate My Heart": nominated
- 2024:CMT Performance of the Year – "Hate My Heart": nominated
- 2006: Breakthrough Video of the Year – "Jesus Take the Wheel": won
- Canadian Country Music Awards
- 2006: SOCAN Song of the Year – "Jesus Take The Wheel" won
- Country Music Association Awards
- 2006: Horizon Award: won
- Female Vocalist of the Year: won
- 2007: Female Vocalist of the Year: won
- Single of the Year – "Before He Cheats": won
- Music Video of the Year – "Before He Cheats": nominated
- Song Of The Year – "Before He Cheats": nominated
- 2008: Female Vocalist of the Year: won
- Album of the Year – Carnival Ride: nominated
- 2009: Female Vocalist of the Year: nominated
- Musical Event of the Year for – "I Told You So" (feat. Randy Travis): nominated
- 2011: Female Vocalist of the Year: nominated
- 2012: Female Vocalist of the Year: nominated
- 2013: Female Vocalist of the Year: nominated
- Album of the Year – Blown Away: nominated
- Music Video of the Year – "Blown Away": nominated
- 2014: Female Vocalist of the Year: nominated
- Vocal Event of the Year – "Somethin' Bad" (with Miranda Lambert): nominated
- Music Video of the Year – "Somethin' Bad" (with Miranda Lambert): nominated
- 2015: Female Vocalist of the Year: nominated
- 2016: Entertainer of the Year: nominated
- Female Vocaliat of the Year: won
- Album of the Year – Storyteller: nominated
- 2017: Female Vocalist of the Year: nominated
- 2018: Female Vocalist of the Year: won
- Music Video of the a Year: "Cry Pretty": nominated
- 2019: Entertainer of the Year: nominated
- Female Vocalist of the Year: nominated
- Album of the Year – Cry Pretty: nominated
- 2020: Entertainer of the Year: nominated
- Female Vocalist of the Year: nominated
- 2021: Entertainer of the Year: nominated
- 2022: Entertainer of the Year: nominated
- Female Vocalist of the Year: nominated
- Musical Event of the Year – "If I Didn't Love You" (with Jason Aldean): nominated
- 2023: Entertainer of the Year: pending
- 2006: Horizon Award: won
- GMA Dove Awards
- 2006: Country Recorded Song of the Year – "Jesus, Take the Wheel": won
- 2021: Bluegrass/Country/Roots Albums – My Savior: nominated
- Inspirational Record Song of the Year – "Great is Thy Faithfulness" (with CeCe Winans): won
- Golden Globes
- 2011: Best Original Song – "There's a Place for Us" (with David Hodges & Hillary Lindsey): nominated
- Grammy Awards
- 2007: Best New Artist: won
- Best Female Country Vocal Performance – "Jesus, Take the Wheel": won
- 2008: Best Female Country Vocal Performance – "Before He Cheats": won
- Best Country Collaboration – "Oh Love": nominated
- 2009: Best Female Country Vocal Performance – "Last Name": won
- 2010: Best Female Country Vocal Performance – "Just A Dream": nominated
- Best Country Collaboration with Vocals – "I Told You So" (with Randy Travis): won
- 2011: Best Female Country Vocal Performance – "Temporary Home": nominated
- 2012: Best Country Solo Performance – "Mama's Song": nominated
- 2013: Best Country Solo Performance – "Blown Away": won
- 2015: Best Country Solo Performance – "Something in the Water": won
- Best Country Duo/Group Performance – "Somethin' Bad" (with Miranda Lambert): nominated
- 2016: Best Country Solo Performance – "Little Toy Guns": nominated
- 2017: Best Country Solo Performance – "Church Bells": nominated
- 2022: Best Roots Gospel Album – My Savior: won
- Best Country Duo or Group Performance – "If I Didn't Love You" (with Jason Aldean): nominated
- 2007: Best New Artist: won
- iHeartRadio Music Awards
- 2016: Country Artist of the Year: nominated
- 2017: Country Artist of the Year: nominated
- Country Song of the Year – "Church Bells": nominated
- 2019: Country Artist of the Year: nominated
- 2022: Country Song of the Year – "If I Didn't Love You" (with Jason Aldean): won
- Best Collaboration – "If I Didn't Love You" (with Jason Aldean): nominated
- 2023: Country Artist of the Year: pending
- Best Tour Style: pending
- Best Residency: Reflection: The Las Vegas Residency: pending
- MTV Movie & TV Awards
- 2022: Best Musical Moment – "The Moment of Truth" from Cobra Kai: nominated
- MTV Video Music Awards
- 2007: Best New Artist – "Before He Cheats": nominated
- People's Choice Awards
- 2007: Favorite Female Performer: won
- Favorite Country Song – "Before He Cheats", won
- 2009: Favorite Female Artist: nominated
- Favorite Country Artist: won
- Favorite Star – 35 Under: won
- Favorite Female Performer: won
- Favorite Country Song – "Last Name": won
- 2010: Favorite Female Artist: nominated
- Favorite Country Artist: won
- 2013: Favorite Country Artist: nominated
- Favorite Album – Blown Away: nominated
- Favorite Female Artist: nominated
- 2014: Favorite Female Country Artist: nominated
- 2015: Favorite Female Country Artist: won
- 2016: Favorite Female Country Artist: won
- 2017: Favorite Female Country Artist: won
- 2018: Female Artist: nominated
- 2018: Country Artist: nominated
- 2019: Country Artist: nominated
- 2021: Country Artist: nominated
- 2022: Country Artist: won
- 2024: The Female Country Artist: nominated
- 2007: Favorite Female Performer: won
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2005: Choice Summer Song – "Inside Your Heaven": nominated
- Choice Female Reality/Variety Star for American Idol: won
- 2006: Choice Female Breakout Artist: nominated
- Choice Female Artist: nominated
- 2007: Choice Music Payback – "Before He Cheats": nominated
- Choice Female Artist: nominated
- 2008: Choice Red Carpet Female Icon: won
- 2009: Choice Female Artist Album – Carnival Ride: nominated
- 2010: Choice American Idol Alum: nominated
- Choice Music: Country Song – "Undo It": nominated
- Choice Music: Country Album – Play On: nominated
- Choice Female Country Artist: nominated
- 2012: Choice Female Country Artist: nominated
- 2013: Choice Female Country Artist: nominated
- 2014: Choice Female Country Artist: nominated
- Choice Music: Country Song – "Somethin' Bad" (with/Miranda Lambert): nominated
- 2015: Choice Music: Country Artist: won
- Choice Music: Country Song – "Little Toy Guns": won'
- 2016: Choice Music: Country Artist: won
- 2017: Choice Music: Country Artist: won
- 2017: Choice Music: Country Song – "The Fighter" (with/Keith Urban): nominated
- 2018: Choice Music: Country Artist: won
- 2018: Choice Music: Country Song – "Cry Pretty": nominated
- 2005: Choice Summer Song – "Inside Your Heaven": nominated
- World Music Awards
- 2006: World's Best-Selling New Artist: nominated
- Tony Awards
- 2009: Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical: Rock of Ages: nominated
David Brown / Lucky Daye
- Grammy Awards
- 2020:
- Best R&B Song - "Roll Some Mo"; nominated
- Best R&B Performance - "Roll Some Mo": nominated
- Best R&B Album - Painted: nominated
- Best Traditional R&B Performance - "Real Games": nominated
- 2022:
- Best Traditional R&B Performance - "How Much Can A Heart Take" (with Yebba): nominated
- Best Progressive R&B Album - Table for Two: won
- 2023:
- Best R&B Album - Candydrip: nominated
- Best R&B Performance - "Over": nominated
- Best R&B Song - "Good Morning Gorgeous" (as a songwriter): nominated
- Album of the Year - Good Morning Gorgeous (as a songwriter): nominated
- Album of the Year - Renaissance (as a songwriter): nominated
- 2020:
- American Music Awards
- 2022:
- Best Male R&B Artist: nominated
- 2022:
- BET Awards
- 2022
- Best Male R&B/Pop Artist: nominated
- 2022
- NAACP Image Awards
- 2020
- Best New Artist: nominated
- 2020
- Soul Train Music Awards
- 2019
- Best New Artist: nominated
- 2021
- Best Male R&B/Soul Artist: nominated
- 2022
- Best Male R&B/Soul Artist: nominated
- 2019
- MTV Video Music Awards
- 2023
- Best R&B (with Alicia Keys): nominated
- 2023
Season 5
- Billboard Awards
- 2006: Top Hot 100 Single Sales ("Do I Make You Proud/Takin It to the Streets")
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2006: Choice Male Breakout Artist": nominated
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2006: Choice Breakout Female Artist: nominated
- 2007: Choice Breakout Female Artist: nominated
- 2012: Choice Breakout TV Star – Smash: nominated
- Young Hollywood Awards
- 2007: Exciting New Vocalist: won
Chris Daughtry/Daughtry
- American Music Awards
- 2007: Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist: won
- Favorite Pop/Rock Album – Daughtry: Won
- Favorite Breakthrough Artist: won
- Fan Choice Award: nominated
- 2008: Favorite Pop/Rock Duo or Group: Winner
- Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist: nominated
- 2009: Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist: nominated
- 2007: Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist: won
- Billboard Awards
- 2007: Top Pop Duo or Group: won
- Top Pop New Artist: won
- Hot 100 Duo or Group: won
- Top Billboard 200 Album – Daughtry (album): won
- Top Billboard 200 Artist: won
- Top Billboard 200 Duo or Group: won
- 2007: Top Pop Duo or Group: won
- Kids Choice Awards
- 2009: Favorite Band: nominated
- Grammy Awards
- 2008: Best Rock Album – Daughtry: nominated
- Best Rock Song – "It's Not Over": nominated
- Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group – "It's Not Over": nominated
- Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group – "Home": nominated
- 2008: Best Rock Album – Daughtry: nominated
- MTV Video Music Awards
- 2007: Monster Single of the Year – "Home": nominated
- People's Choice Awards
- 2007: Best Rock Song – "Home": won
- 2010: Best Rock Group: nominated
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2007: Choice Breakout Group: nominated
- Choice Rock Track – "It's Not Over": nominated
- 2007: Choice Breakout Group: nominated
- World Music Awards
- 2007, Worlds Best Selling Rock Group Of 2007: won
- Worlds Best Selling New Artist Of 2007: won
- 2007, Worlds Best Selling Rock Group Of 2007: won
- Academy of Country Music
- 2007: New Female Vocalist: nominated
- 2008: New Female Vocalist: nominated
- American Country Awards
- 2013: Female Video of the Year – "Someone Somewhere Tonight": nominated
- ASCAP Awards
- 2007: Songwriter Award – "Red High Heels": won
- 2008: Songwriter Award – "I Wonder": won
- CMT Music Awards
- 2007: Breakthrough Video of the Year – "Red High Heels": nominated
- 2008: Best Performance – "I Wonder" CMT Music Awards USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year: won
- Best Tearjerker Video – "I Wonder": won
- Best Performance – "I Wonder" @ CMA Awards: won
- 2009: Female Video of the Year – "Don't You Know You're Beautiful": nominated
- Country Music Association Awards
- 2007: Horizon Award: nominated
- 2008: New Artist of the Year: nominated
- ASCAP Awards
- 2007: Songwriter Award – "Red High Heels": won
- 2008: Songwriter Award – "I Wonder": won
- Daytime Emmy Award
- 2018: Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host – Picker & Ben: nominated
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2011: Choice Female Country Artist: nominated
- 2012: Choice Female Country Artist: nominated
- Grammy Awards
- 2008: Best Rock Song – "It's Not Over" (as a songwriter): nominated
- Grammy Awards
- 2008: Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album – True Beauty: nominated
- 2010: Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album – Freedom: nominated
- 2012: Best Contemporary Christian Music Album – What If We Were Real: nominated
- 2014:
- Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance – Overcomer: nominated
- Best Contemporary Christian Music Album – Overcomer: won
Season 6
- American Music Awards
- 2008: Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist: won
- BET Awards
- 2008: Viewer's Choice – "No Air": nominated
- Best Heartbreak Video – "No Air" (with Chris Brown): Won
- 2008: Viewer's Choice – "No Air": nominated
- Grammy Awards
- 2009: Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals – "No Air" (with Chris Brown): nominated
- 2023: Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song – "Love Me Like I Am" (with for KING & COUNTRY) – pending
- Image Awards
- 2008: Outstanding New Artist: won
- 2009: Outstanding Duo or Group/ Collaboration: nominated
- MTV Video Music Awards
- 2008: Best Female Video – "No Air": nominated
- Best New Artist – "No Air": nominated
- 2008: Best Female Video – "No Air": nominated
- MTV Australia Awards
- 2009: Best Collaboration for "No Air": nominated
- People's Choice Awards
- 2008: Favorite Combined Forces for "No Air" (with Chris Brown): won
- Favorite Pop Song for "No Air": nominated
- 2008: Favorite Combined Forces for "No Air" (with Chris Brown): won
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2007: Choice Female Reality/Variety Star for American Idol: nominated
- 2008: Choice Hook Up Song – "No Air": won
- Choice Breakthrough Artist: nominated
- Choice Love Song – "No Air": nominated
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2007: Choice Male Reality/Variety Star for American Idol: won
Season 7
David Cook
- ASCAP Pop Awards
- 2010: Most Performed Songs of The Year Award: "Light On": won
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2008: Choice Male Reality/Variety Star for American Idol: won
- 2009: Choice Male Artist Album – David Cook: nominated
- Choice Breakout Artist: nominated
- The New Music Awards
- 2008: Top 40 Male Artist of the Year: won[1]
- Nashville Music Awards
- 2009: Song of the Year – "Time of My Life": won
- Alma Awards
- 2009: Music Rising Star: won
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2008: Choice Summer Most Fanatic Fan: won
- Choice Best Smile: won
- 2009: Choice Music Tour: won
- Choice Breakout Artist: won
- Choice Love Song – "Crush": won
- 2010: Choice American Idol Alum: won
- Choice Most Fanatic Fan: nominated
- 2008: Choice Summer Most Fanatic Fan: won
Season 8
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2009: Choice Male Reality TV Star: nominated
- Choice Summer Tour (shared with American Idol Top 10) :nominated
- 2009: Choice Male Reality TV Star: nominated
- BMI London Music Awards
- 2010: Award-Winning Songs – "Live Like We're Dying": won
- Billboard Music Award
- 2011: Top Christian Song – "Live Like We're Dying": nominated
- BMI Pop Music Award
- 2011: Award-Winning Songs – "Live Like We're Dying": won
- ASCAP Pop Music Award
- 2011: Award-Winning Songs – "Live Like We're Dying": won
- All Headline News
- 2010: Top Live Act of 2010, 7th on list
- Attitude Awards
- 2015: The Music Award: won
- Barbara Walters' 10 Most Fascinating People
- 2009: Barbara Walters 10 Most Fascinating People of 2009, 7th on list
- Billboard Year-End Chart Awards
- 2009: Top Artist: nominated
- Top 200 Album – For Your Entertainment: nominated
- Top Hot 100 Song – "Whataya Want From Me": nominated
- Top Radio Song – "Whataya Want From Me": nominated
- Top Digital Song – "Whataya Want From Me": nominated
- Top Adult Contemporary Song – "Whataya Want From Me": nominated
- Top Canadian Hot 100 Song – "Whataya Want From Me": nominated
- 2009: Top Artist: nominated
- Billboard.com Mid-Year Music Awards
- 2012: Best Style: nominated
- Best Music Video — "Never Close Our Eyes": nominated
- Favorite Billboard 200 No.1 Album – Trespassing: nominated
- 2012: Best Style: nominated
- Billboard Japan Music Awards
- 2009: Top Pop Artist: nominated
- British LGBT Awards
- 2015: Music Icon Award: won
- Music Artist: nominated
- 2021: Celebrity: nominated
- 2015: Music Icon Award: won
- BMI Pop Music Award
- 2011: Award-Winning Songs – "Whataya Want From Me": won
- Bravo Otto Awards Germany
- 2011: Best International Artist: nominated
- BT Digital Music Awards
- 2011" People's Choice Award for Best Fan Site for an Artist: nominated
- Chinese Music Awards
- 2013: Favorite International Artist : won
- Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards
- 2014: Band of the Year (with Queen): won
- 2017: Tour of the Year (with Queen): won
- CMA Wild and Young Awards Germany
- 2010: Best International Male Singer: won
- 2010: Best International Single – "Whataya Want From Me": won
- CMT Music Awards
- 2016: CMT Peforamnce of the Year – "Girl Crush" (with Leona Lewis): nominated
- Do Something Awards
- 2011: Do Something Music Artist : nominated
- 2012: Do Something Music Artist: nominated
- Dorian Awards
- 2010: TV or Musical Comedy Performance of the Year: nominated
- 2019: TV Musical Performance of the Year: nominated
- EQCA Equality Awards
- 2011: Equality Idol Award: won
- Flecking Records, UK
- 2010: Entertainer of the Year: won
- Sexiest Male Celebrity: won
- 2011: Male Style Icon Of The Year: won
- Male Twitterer Of The Year, won
- Male Musician Of The Year, won
- Male Star Of The Year, won
- Good News Of The Year ("Whataya Want from Me" Grammy nomination): won
- 2010: Entertainer of the Year: won
- Fonogram Hungarian Music Awards
- 2011: International Modern Pop-Rock Album of the Year – For Your Entertainment: won
- GLAAD Media Awards
- 2010: Outstanding Music Artist: nominated
- Grammy Awards
- 2011: Best Male Pop Vocal Performance – "Whataya Want From Me": nominated
- Hungarian Music Awards
- 2011: International Modern Pop/Rock Album of the Year – For Your Entertainment: won
- 2013: International Modern Pop/Rock Album of the Year – Trespassing: nominated
- 2016: International Modern Pop/Rock Album of the Year – The Original High: nominated
- International Dance Music Awards
- 2010: Best Breakthrough Artist (solo) : nominated
- iHeartRadio Music Awards
- 2016: Best Fan Army — Glamberts: nominated
- Mashable Awards (Social Media)
- 2011: Must-Follow Musician on Social Media: nominated
- MTV Video Music Awards Japan
- 2019: Best Male Video – "Whataya Want From Me": nominated
- MTV O Music Awards
- 2011: Must Follow Artist on Twitter: won
- Fan Army FTW: nominated
- 2012: Must Follow Artist on Twitter: nominated
- Fan Army FTW: nominated
- 2011: Must Follow Artist on Twitter: won
- MuchMusic Video Awards
- 2010: UR Fave International Video – "Whataya Want From Me": won
- International Video Of The Year – Artist: nominated
- 2010: UR Fave International Video – "Whataya Want From Me": won
- NewNowNext Awards
- 2012: Super Fan Site www.adam-lambert.org: nominated
- NRJ Radio Germany
- 2010: Best Song of 2010 – "Whataya Want from Me": won
- O Music Awards
- 2011:Favorite F**k Yeah Tumblr : nominated
- 2011: Must Follow Artist on Twitter: nominated
- 2011: Fan Army FTW: nominated
- 2012: Fan Army FTW: nominated
- 2012: Must Follow Artist on Twitter: nominated
- 2013: Fan Army FTW: nominated
- 2011:Favorite F**k Yeah Tumblr : nominated
- People's Choice Awards
- 2009: Breakthrough Artist: nominated
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2009: Choice Reality Male Contestant for American Idol: won
- Choice Red Carpet Male Icon: nominated
- Choice Summer Tour (shared with American Idol Top 10): nominated
- 2010: Choice Music: Male Artist: nominated
- 2009: Choice Reality Male Contestant for American Idol: won
- Time Top 100 Poll of Most Influential People in the World
- 2009: Time Top 100 Poll, 90th on list
- VH1 Do Something Awards
- 2011: Do Something Music Artist: nominated
- Young Hollywood Awards
- 2009: Artist of the Year: won
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2009; Choice Summer Tour (shared with American Idol Top 10): nominated
- American Country Awards
- 2010: Breakthrough Artist of the Year: nominated
- Grammy Awards
- 2018: Best Contemporary Christian Album – Rise: nom
- 2020: Best Contemporary Christian Album – Haven't Seen It Yet: pending
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2009: Choice Summer Tour (shared with American Idol Top 10): nominated
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2009: Choice Summer Tour (shared with American Idol Top 10): nominated
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2009: Choice Summer Tour (shared with American Idol Top 10): nominated
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2009: Choice Summer Tour (shared with American Idol Top 10): *Nominated)
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2009: Choice Summer Tour (shared with American Idol Top 10): nominated
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2009: Choice Summer Tour (shared with American Idol Top 10): nominated
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2009: Choice Summer Tour (shared with American Idol Top 10): nominated
Season 9
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2010: Choice Male Reality TV Star for American Idol: won
- Malibu Music Awards
- 2012: Best Album Award: won
- Rock Alternative Award: won
- 2012: Best Album Award: won
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2010: Choice TV: Female Reality/Variety Star for American Idol: nominated
Season 10
- ACM Awards
- 2012: Top New Solo Artist: won
- American Country Awards
- 2011: Artist of the Year: New Artist: won
- Billboard Music Awards
- 2012: Top New Artist: nominated
- Top Country Album – Clear as Day: nominated
- 2012: Top New Artist: nominated
- CMT Music Awards
- 2012: USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year – "The Trouble With Girls": won
- 2023: CMT Digital–First Performance of the Year – "Damn Strait": nominated
- 2024: CMT Digital–First Performance of the Year – "It Matters to Her": won
- Music Row Awards
- 2012: Breakthrough Artist: nominated
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2011: Choice Music Breakout Artist: nominated
- 2012: Choice Male Country Artist: nominated
- Choice Male Reality TV Star for American Idol: nominated
- ACM Awards
- 2018:
- New Female Vocalist of the Year: won
- Vocal Event of the Year – "What If’s" (with Kane Brown): nom
- 2018:
- American Country Awards
- 2012: New Artist of the Year: won
- Billboard Music Award
- 2018: Top Country Song – "What If’s" (with Kane Brown): nominated
- CMT Music Awards
- 2012: USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year – "Like My Mother Does": nominated
- 2017: Breakthrough Video of the Year – "Road Less Traveled": won
- 2018:
- Video of the Year – "What If’s" (with Kane Brown): Nominated
- Female Video of the Year – "Doin’ Fine": nominated
- Collaborative Video of the Year – "What If’s" (with Kane Brown): won
- Country Music Association Awards
- 2017: New Artist of the Year: nominated
- 2018: New Artist of the Year: nominated
- Golden Mic Awards
- 2018: Best Club Act: nominated
- Music Row Awards
- 2017: Breakthrough Artist Writ of the Year: won
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2012:
- Choice Female Country Artist: nominated
- Choice Female Reality TV Star: nominated
- 2012:
- Inspirational Country Music Awards
- 2011: Inspirational Video – "Like My Mother Does": nominated
- Radio Disney Music Awards
- 2017: Country Best New Artist: nominated
Season 11
- American Music Awards
- 2013: New Artist of the Year: nominated
- Billboard Music Awards
- 2013: Top Rock Album – "The World From the Side of the Moon": nominated
- Top Rock Song – "Home": nominated
- 2013: Top Rock Album – "The World From the Side of the Moon": nominated
- World Music Awards
- 2012: World's Best Song "Home": nominated
- 2012: World's Best Male Artist: nominated
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2012: Choice Love Song – "Home": nominated
- Choice Breakout Artist: nominated
- 2013: Choice Male Artist: nominated
- 2012: Choice Love Song – "Home": nominated
- BMI Pop Music Award
- 2014: Award-Winning Songs – "Raging Fire": won
- GMA Dove Awards
- 2013: New Artist of the Year: nominated
- Best Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year – "A Messenger" : won
- Best Rock/Contemporary Song of the Year – "You Are": nominated
- 2015: Best Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year – "Anchor": nominated
- 2013: New Artist of the Year: nominated
Season 14
- Teen Choice Awards
- 2015: Choice Music: Next Big Thing: nominated
Season 16
- People's Choice Awards
- 2018: Competition Contestant of 2018: won
- Academy of Country Music Awards
- 2020: New Female Artist of the Year: nominated
- 2021: New Female Artist of the Year: won
- Single of the Year – "I Hope": nominated
- 2022: Female Artist of the Year: pending
- American Music Awards
- 2021: Favorite Female Artist: nominated
- Favorite Country Album – Goldmine: won
- Favorite Country Song – "The Good Ones": won
- 2021: Favorite Female Artist: nominated
- Billboard Music Awards
- 2021: Top New Artist: nominated
- Top Country Artist: nominated
- Top Female Country Artist: won
- Top Hot 100 Song – "I Hope" (w/Charlie Puth): nominated
- Top Radio Song – "I Hope" (w/Charlie Puth): nominated
- Top Selling Song – "I Hope" (w/Charlie Puth): nominated
- Top Collaboration – "I Hope" (w/Charlie Puth): won
- Top Country Song – "I Hope" (w/Charlie Puth): won
- Top Country Album – Goldmine: nominated
- 2021: Top New Artist: nominated
- CMT Music Awards
- 2020: Breakthrough Video of the Year – "I Hope": won
- 2021: Female Video of the Year – "The Good Ones": won
- 2022: Female Video of the Year – "Footprints on the Moon": nominated
- 2024: Female Video of the Year – "Glory Days": nominated
- CMA Awards
- 2020: New Artist of the Year: nominated
- Single of the Year – "I Hope": nominated
- 2021: New Artist of the Year: nominated
- Female Vocalist of the Year: nominated
- Single of the Year – "The Good Ones": nominated
- Song of the Year – "The Good Ones": nominated
- 2020: New Artist of the Year: nominated
- iHeartRadio Music Awards
- 2021: Country Song of the Year – "I Hope": nominated
- Best New Country Artist – won
- Best Collaboration – "I Hope" (w/Charlie Puth): nominated
- 2022: Country Song of the Year – "The Good Ones": nominated
- 2021: Country Song of the Year – "I Hope": nominated
- People's Choice Awards
- 2024: The Female Country Artist: nominated
Season 19
- CMT Music Awards
- 2024: Male Breakthrough Video of the Year – "23": nominated
Season 20
- People's Choice Awards
- 2022: Competition Contestant of 2022: nominated
By major awards
Grammy Award notes:
- Kelly Clarkson became the first Idol winner and alum to win a Grammy.
- Clarkson & Ruben Studdard became the first Idol winners and alums to be nominated for a Grammy.
- Most Grammy nominations: Kelly Clarkson with 17.
- Most Grammy wins: Carrie Underwood with 8.
- Most Grammy-nominated season: season 5 (Chris Daughtry, Mandisa & Ace Young).
- Clarkson, Studdard, Barrino, Underwood and Sparks are the only winners to be nominated for a Grammy.
- Adam Lambert is the only runner-up to be nominated for a Grammy.
- Clarkson, Hudson, and Mandisa are the only contestants to win a Grammy for an album
- Clarkson was the first to have an album nominated for a Grammy and to win it.
- Clarkson is the first to win a Grammy for an album more than once.
- Clarkson is the first and only to have a song nominated for Record of the Year.
- Underwood is the only contestant to be nominated for Best New Artist.
- Underwood is the first and only alum to win a Big Four Grammy category – Best New Artist in 2007.
- Underwood became the first alum to have a song nominated for Song of the Year.
- Clarkson and Underwood are the only alums to have a song nominated for Song of the Year, though they themselves were not nominated, not being the songwriters.
- Underwood is also the fastest alum to win a Grammy Award, 1 year and 4 months since the release of her debut album, Some Hearts.
- Six of Clarkson's ten albums have been nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album. One of her albums is nominated for Best Traditional Pop Vocal album.
- Clarkson, Hudson, and Underwood are the only Idol contestants to win more than one Grammy.
- Barrino, Hudson, Daughtry, and Mandisa, earned Grammy nominations for their debut albums.
- Studdard, Daughtry, Sparks, Young, Danny Gokey, and Lambert are the only ones who have been nominated and not win.
- Eleven Idol alums have been nominated for Grammys.
- Total Grammy nominations earned by Idol contestants: sixty-eight nominations, fourteen wins.
Fantasia Barrino (1 win, 12 nominations) | ||||
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Year | Category | Track / Album | Result | |
2006 | Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance | "Summertime" | Nominated | |
Best Female R&B Vocal Performance | "Free Yourself" | Nominated | ||
Best R&B Album | Free Yourself | Nominated | ||
2008 | Best Contemporary R&B Album | Fantasia | Nominated | |
Best Female R&B Vocal Performance | "When I See U" | Nominated | ||
2009 | Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals | "I'm His Only Woman" (with Jennifer Hudson) | Nominated | |
2011 | Best Female R&B Vocal Performance | "Bittersweet" | Won | |
Best R&B Album | Back to Me | Nominated | ||
2014 | Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance | "Get It Right" | Nominated | |
Best R&B Song | "Without Me" | Nominated | ||
Best Urban Contemporary Album | Side Effects of You | Nominated | ||
2017 | Best Traditional R&B Performance | "Sleeping with the One I Love" | Nominated | |
Kelly Clarkson (3 wins, 17 nominations) | ||||
2004 | Best Female Pop Vocal Performance | "Miss Independent" | Nominated | |
2006 | "Since U Been Gone" | Won | ||
Best Pop Vocal Album | Breakaway | Won | ||
2008 | Best Country Collaboration | "Because of You" (with Reba McEntire) | Nominated | |
2010 | Best Pop Vocal Album | All I Ever Wanted | Nominated | |
2012 | Best Country Duo or Group Performance | "Don't You Wanna Stay" (with Jason Aldean) | Nominated | |
2013 | Best Pop Solo Performance | "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" | Nominated | |
Record of the Year | Nominated | |||
Best Pop Vocal Album | Stronger | Won | ||
2014 | Best Country Duo or Group Performance | "Don't Rush" (with Vince Gill) | Nominated | |
2016 | Best Pop Solo Performance | "Heartbeat Song" | Nominated | |
Best Pop Vocal Album | Piece by Piece | Nominated | ||
2017 | Best Pop Solo Performance | "Piece by Piece (Idol Version)" | Nominated | |
2018 | "Love So Soft" | Nominated | ||
2019 | Best Pop Vocal Album | Meaning of Life | Nominated | |
2023 | Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album | When Christmas Comes Around... | Nominated | |
2024 | Best Pop Vocal Album | Chemistry | Nominated | |
Chris Daughtry/Daughtry (4 nominations) | ||||
2008 | Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | "Home" | Nominated | |
Best Rock Album | Daughtry | Nominated | ||
Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | "It's Not Over" | Nominated | ||
Best Rock Song | Nominated | |||
Danny Gokey (2 nominations) | ||||
2018 | Best Contemporary Christian Album | Rise | Nominated | |
2020 | Haven't Seen It Yet | Nominated | ||
Jennifer Hudson (2 wins, 6 nominations) | ||||
2008 | Best Motion Picture Soundtrack or Compilation | Dreamgirls Soundtrack | Nominated | |
2009 | Best Female R&B Vocal Performance | "Spotlight" | Nominated | |
Best R&B Album | Jennifer Hudson | Won | ||
Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals | "I'm His Only Woman" (with Fantasia) | Nominated | ||
2015 | Best R&B Performance | "It's Your World" (feat. R. Kelly) | Nominated | |
2017 | Best Music Theater Album | The Color Purple | Won | |
2022 | Best Soundtrack Compilation for Visual Media | Respect | Nominated | |
Adam Lambert (1 nomination) | ||||
2011 | Best Male Pop Vocal Performance | "Whataya Want From Me" | Nominated | |
Mandisa (1 win, 5 nominations) | ||||
2008 | Best Contemporary Pop Gospel Album | True Beauty | Nominated | |
2010 | Freedom | Nominated | ||
2012 | Best Contemporary Christian Music Album | What If We Were Real | Nominated | |
2014 | Best Christian/Gospel Performance | "Overcomer" | Nominated | |
Best Contemporary Christian Music Album | Overcomer | Won | ||
Jordin Sparks (2 nominations) | ||||
2009 | Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals | "No Air" (with Chris Brown) | Nominated | |
2023 | Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song | "Love Me Like I Am" by (with for KING & COUNTRY) | Pending | |
Ruben Studdard (1 nomination) | ||||
2004 | Best Male R&B Vocal Performance | "Superstar" | Nominated | |
Carrie Underwood (7 wins, 16 nominations) | ||||
2007 | Best New Artist | N/A | Won | |
Best Female Country Vocal Performance | "Jesus, Take the Wheel" | Won | ||
2008 | Best Country Collaboration with Vocals | "Oh Love" | Nominated | |
Best Female Country Vocal Performance | "Before He Cheats" | Won | ||
2009 | "Last Name" | Won | ||
2010 | "Just a Dream" | Nominated | ||
Best Country Collaboration with Vocals | "I Told You So" | Won | ||
2011 | Best Female Country Vocal Performance | "Temporary Home" | Nominated | |
2012 | Best Country Solo Performance | "Mama's Song" | Nominated | |
2013 | "Blown Away" | Won | ||
2015 | "Something in the Water" | Won | ||
Best Country Duo or Group Performance | "Somethin' Bad" (with Miranda Lambert) | Nominated | ||
2016 | Best Country Solo Performance | "Little Toy Guns" | Nominated | |
2017 | "Church Bells" | Nominated | ||
2022 | Best Roots Gospel Album | My Savior | Won | |
Best Country Duo or Group Performance | "If I Didn't Love You" (with Jason Aldean) | Nominated | ||
Ace Young (1 nomination) | ||||
2008 | Best Rock Song | "It's Not Over" (Daughtry) as songwriter | Nominated |
American Music Awards
Notes:
- Clarkson was the first Idol alumni to be nominated for and win an AMA.
- Carrie Underwood has won the most AMA's with fifteen.
- Underwood has been nominated the most with twenty-five.
- Clarkson and Underwood are the only alums who have been nominated for and win Artist of the Year.
- Clarkson, Underwood, Daughtry, and Barrett are the only ones who have had albums nominated.
- Underwood's first six albums have won Favorite Country Album.
Clay Aiken | |||
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Year | Category | Work | Result |
2003 | Favorite Male Pop/Rock Artist | Himself | Nominated |
Fan's Choice Award | Nominated | ||
Gabby Barrett | |||
2021 | Favorite Female Country Artist | Herself | Nominated |
Favorite Country Album | Goldmine | Won | |
Favorite Country Song | "The Good Ones" | Won | |
Fantasia Barrino | |||
2005 | Favorite Female R&B Soul Artist | Herself | Nominated |
2007 | Nominated | ||
Kelly Clarkson | |||
2003 | Favorite New Pop/Rock Artist | Herself | Nominated |
2005 | Artist of the Year | Won | |
Favorite Female Pop Rock Artist | Nominated | ||
Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist | Won | ||
Favorite Pop/Rock Album | Breakaway | Nominated | |
2006 | Favorite Female Pop/Rock Artist | Herself | Won |
Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist | Won | ||
2012 | Favorite Female Pop/Rock Artist | Nominated | |
Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist | Nominated | ||
Chris Daughtry / Daughtry | |||
2007 | Breakthrough Artist of the Year | Daughtry | Won |
Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist | Won | ||
Favorite Pop/Rock Album | Daughtry | Won | |
2008 | Favorite Pop Rock Duo or Group | Daughtry | Won |
Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist | Nominated | ||
2009 | Nominated | ||
Phillip Phillips | |||
2013 | New Artist of the Year | Himself | Nominated |
Jordin Sparks | |||
2008 | Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist | Herself | Won |
Ruben Studdard | |||
2003 | Favorite Male R&B/Soul Artist | Himseflf | Nominated |
Carrie Underwood | |||
2006 | Breakthrough Artist of the Year | Herself | Won |
Favorite Female Country Artist | Nominated | ||
2007 | Artist of the Year | Won | |
Favorite Female Country Artist | Won | ||
Favorite Country Album | Some Hearts | Won | |
2008 | Favorite Female Country Artist | Herself | Nominated |
Favorite Country Album | Carnival Ride | Won | |
2009 | Favorite Female Country Artist | Herself | Nominated |
2010 | Favorite Female Country Artist | Nominated | |
Favorite Country Album | Play On | Won | |
2012 | Favorite Female Country Artist | Herself | Nominated |
Favorite Country Album | Blown Away | Won | |
2013 | Favorite Female Country Artist | Herself | Nominated |
2014 | Won | ||
2015 | Won | ||
2016 | Won | ||
Favorite Country Album | Storyteller | Won | |
2017 | Favorite Female Country Artist | Herself | Won |
2018 | Won | ||
2019 | Won | ||
Favorite Country Album | Cry Pretty | Won | |
2021 | Favorite Country Artist | Herself | Won |
Favorite Inspirational Artist | Won | ||
2022 | Favorite Country Artist | Herself | Nominated |
Favorite Country Album | Denim & Rhinestones | Nominated |
- Jennifer Hudson is the only alum to be nominated for and win an Oscar.
Jennifer Hudson | |||
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Year | Category | Work | Result |
2007 | Best Supporting Actress | Dreamgirls | Won |
- Fantasia Barrino and Jennifer Hudson are the only alums to be nominated for a BAFTA.
- Hudson was the first alum to be nominated for BAFTA.
- Hudson is the only alum to win a BAFTA.
- Barrino is the only winner to be nominated for a BAFTA.
Fantasia Barrino | |||
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Year | Category | Work | Result |
2024 | Best Actress in a Leading Role | The Color Purple | Nominated |
Jennifer Hudson | |||
2007 | Best Supporting Actress | Dreamgirls | Won |
- Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken were the first Idol alums to be nominated for a Billboard Music Award.
- Studdard is the first winner to be nominated for a BMA.
- Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks, Kris Allen, Scotty McCreery and Phillip Phillips are the only winners to be nominated for a BMA.
- Most nominations: Carrie Underwood with twenty-four.
- Most wins: Carrie Underwood with eleven.
- McCreery and Barrett are the only alums to be nominated for Top New Artist.
- Clarkson is the only alum to be nominated for Artist of the Year.
- Fifteen Idol alums have been nominated for a BMA.
Clay Aiken | |||
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Year | Category | Work | Result |
2003 | Best Selling Single of 2003 | "Bridge over Troubled Water/This Is the Night" | Nominated |
2004 | Best Selling Christmas Album | My Christmas With Love | Nominated |
2005 | Nominated | ||
Lauren Alaina | |||
2018 | Top Country Song | "What If's" (with Kane Brown) | Nominated |
Kris Allen | |||
2011 | Top Christian Song | "Live Like We're Dying" | Nominated |
Gabby Barrett | |||
2021 | Top New Artist | Herself | Nominated |
Top Country Artist | Nominated | ||
Top Female Country Artist | Won | ||
Top Hot 100 Song | "I Hope" (w/Charlie Puth) | Nominated | |
Top Radio Song | Nominated | ||
Top Selling Song | Nominated | ||
Top Collaboration | Won | ||
Top Country Song | Won | ||
Top Country Album | Goldmine | Nominated | |
Fantasia Barrino | |||
2004 | Top 100 Hot Sales Single | "I Believe" | Nominated |
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Single Sales | Nominated | ||
2005 | Top New R&B/Hip-Hop Artist | Herself | Nominated |
Top Hot Adult R&B Artist | Nominated | ||
Kelly Clarkson | |||
2005 | Artist of the Year | Herself | Nominated |
Female Billboard 200 Album Artist of the Year | Nominated | ||
Hot 100 Song of the Year | "Since U Been Gone" | Nominated | |
Hot 100 Airplay of the Year | Nominated | ||
Digital Song of the Year | Nominated | ||
Chris Daughtry / Daughtry | |||
2007 | Top Pop Duo or Group | Daughtry | Won |
Top Pop New Artist | Won | ||
Top 100 Duo or Group | Won | ||
Top Billboard 200 Artist | Won | ||
Top Billboard Duo or Group | Won | ||
Top Billboard 200 Album | Daughtry | Won | |
Taylor Hicks | |||
2006 | Top Hot 100 Single Sales | "Do I Make You Proud/Takin It to the Streets" | Nominated |
Jennifer Hudson | |||
2012 | Top R&B Album | I Remember Me | Nominated |
Scotty McCreery | |||
2012 | Top New Artist | Himself | Nominated |
Top Country Album | Clear as Day | Nominated | |
Phillip Phillips | |||
2013 | Top Rock Album | The World From the Side of the Moon | Nominated |
Top Rock Song | "Home" | Nominated | |
Ruben Studdard | |||
2003 | Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales | "Superstar/Flying Without Wings" | Nominated |
2005 | Top Gospel Artist | Himself | Nominated |
Top Gospel Album | I Need An Angel | Nominated | |
Carrie Underwood | |||
2005 | Top Hot 100 Single Sales | "Independence Day/Inside Your Heaven" | Won |
2006 | Top Billboard 200 Album | Inside Hearts | Won |
Top Country Album | Won | ||
Top Country Album Artist (Female) | Herself | Won | |
Top New Country Artist | Won | ||
Top Country Sales Artist | Won | ||
Top Country Artist | Won | ||
Top Billboard 200 Album Artist | Won | ||
2013 | Top Country Artist | Nominated | |
Top Country Album | Blown Away | Nominated | |
2014 | Milestone Award | Herself | Won |
2015 | Top Christian Song | "Something in the Water" | Won |
2016 | Top Country Album | "Storyteller" | Nominated |
Top Country Artist | Herself | Nominated | |
2019 | Top Female Country Artist | Nominated | |
Top Country Album | Cry Pretty | Nominated | |
2021 | Top Christian Artist | Herself | Nominated |
Top Female Country Artist | Nominated | ||
Top Country Album | My Gift | Nominated | |
Top Christian Album | Won | ||
2022 | Top Female Country Artist | Herself | Pending |
Top Country Song | "If I Didn't Love You" (with Jason Aldean) | Pending | |
Top Christian Artist | Herself | Pending | |
Top Christian Album | My Gift | Pending |
- Kelly Clarkson is the only alum to be nominated for a Brit Award.
Kelly Clarkson | |||
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Year | Category | Work | Result |
2006 | Best Pop Act | Herself | Nominated |
Best International Female Artist | Nominated |
Emmy Awards notes:
- Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Kellie Pickler are the only alums to be nominated for an Emmy.
- Kellie Pickler was the first to be nominated for an Emmy.
- Kelly Clarkson is the first and only winner to be nominated for an Emmy.
- Clarkson is the first winner and alum to win an Emmy.
- Clarkson and Hudson are the only alums to win an Emmy.
- Clarkson has the most nominations with eleven, and wins with eight.
Kelly Clarkson | |||
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Year | Category | Work | Result |
2020 | Outstanding Talk Show Entertainment | The Kelly Clarkson Show | Nominated |
Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host | Herself | Won | |
2021 | Outstanding Talk Show Entertainment | The Kelly Clarkson Show | Won |
Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host | Herself | Won | |
Outstanding Original Song | "Cabana Boy Troy" | Nominated | |
2022 | Outstanding Talk Show Entertainment | The Kelly Clarkson Show | Won |
Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host | Herself | Won | |
2023 | Outstanding Daytime Talk Series | The Kelly Clarkson Show | Won |
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host | Herself | Won | |
2024 | Outstanding Daytime Talk Series | The Kelly Clarkson Show | Won |
Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host | Herself | Nominated | |
Jennifer Hudson | |||
2021 | Outstanding Interactive Media for a Daytime Program | "Baby Yoga" | Won |
2023 | Outstanding Daytime Talk Series | The Jennifer Hudson Show | Nominated |
2024 | Nominated | ||
Kellie Pickler | |||
2018 | Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host | Pickler & Ben | Nominated |
- Jennifer Hudson is the first alum to be nominated for a Golden Globe
- Hudson, Fantasia Barrino, and Carrie Underwood are the only alums to be nominated for a Golden Globe.
- Barrino and Underwood are the only winners to be nominated for a Golden Globe.
- Hudson is the only alum to win a Golden Globe.
Year | Category | Work | Result |
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Fantasia Barrino | |||
2024 | Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical | The Color Purple | Nominated |
Jennifer Hudson | |||
2007 | Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture | Dreamgirls | Won |
2022 | Best Original Song | "Here I Am (Singing My Way Home)" | Nominated |
Carrie Underwood | |||
2011 | Best Original Song | "There's a Place for Us" | Nominated |
- Ruben Studdard is the first winner and alum to be nominated for and win an Image Award.
- Studdard, Barrino and Sparks are the only winners to win an Image Award.
- Jennifer Hudson has won the most Image Awards with eight.
- Hudson has the most nominations with twenty-two.
Fantasia Barrino | |||
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Year | Category | Work | Result |
2005 | Outstanding Female Artist | Herself | Won |
2007 | Outstanding Female Artist | Nominated | |
Outstanding Actress in a Mini-Series/TV Movie | Life Is Not a Fairy Tale: The Fantasia Barrino Story | Nominated | |
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration | "Put You Up on Game" | Won | |
2009 | Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration | "I'm His Only Woman" (w/Jennifer Hudson) | Nominated |
2011 | Best R&B Song | "Bittersweet" | Won |
2024 | Outstanding Ensemble in a Motion Picture | The Color Purple | Won[2] |
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture | Won[3] | ||
Entertainer of the Year | Nominated[4] | ||
Jennifer Hudson | |||
Year | Category | Work | Result |
2007 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Movie | Dreamgirls | Won |
2009 | Outstanding New Artist | Herself | Won |
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Movie | The Secret Life of Bees | Nominated | |
Outstanding Female Artist | Herself | Nominated | |
Outstanding Duo or Group Collaboration | "I'm His Only Woman" (with Fantasia Barrino) | Won | |
Outstanding Music Video | "Spotlight" | Nominated | |
Outstanding Song | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Album | Jennifer Hudson | Won | |
2012 | Outstanding Female Artist | Herself | Nominated |
Outstanding Album | I Remember Me | Won | |
Outstanding Music Video | "Where You At" | Won | |
2014 | Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture | Winnie Mandela | Nominated |
2015 | Outstanding Female Artist | Herself | Nominated |
Outstanding Album | J-Hud | Nominated | |
2016 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture | Chi-Raq | Nominated |
2022 | Entertainer of the Year | Herself | Won |
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture | Respect | Won | |
Outstanding Motion Picture[c] | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture | Nominated | ||
Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration | "Superstar" | Nominated | |
2023 | Outstanding Host in a Talk or News / Information (Series or Special) | The Jennifer Hudson Show | Won |
2024 | Outstanding Talk Series | Won[5] | |
Jordan Sparks | |||
Year | Category | Work | Result |
2008 | Outstanding New Artist | Herself | Won |
2009 | Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration | Herself, Chris Brown | Nominated |
Ruben Studdard | |||
Year | Category | Work | Result |
2004 | Outstanding Male Artist | Himself | Nominated |
Outstanding New Artist | Won |
Screen Actors Guild Award
- Fantasia Barrino and Jennifer Hudson are the only alums to be nominated for a SAG Award.
- Hudson was the first alum to be nominated for and win a SAG Award.
- Barrino is the only winner to be nominated for a SAG Award.
- Hudson has the most nominations and wins with two and one.
Fantasia Barrino | |||
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Year | Category | Work | Result |
2024 | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | The Color Purple | Nominated[6] |
Jennifer Hudson | |||
2007 | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Dream Girls | Nominated |
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture | Won |
Tony Awards
- Jennifer Hudson is the first and only Idol alum to be nominated for and win a Tony Award.
Jennifer Hudson | |||
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Year | Category | Work | Result |
2022 | A Strange Loop | Best Musical | Won |
Notes
References
- ^ "The New Music Awards". Archived from the original on 2009-01-16. Retrieved 2009-06-16.
- ^ "NAACP Image Awards Winners List: 'The Color Purple' Tops Night as Usher Takes Entertainer of the Year Trophy". 17 March 2024.
- ^ "NAACP Image Awards Winners List: 'The Color Purple' Tops Night as Usher Takes Entertainer of the Year Trophy". 17 March 2024.
- ^ "NAACP Image Awards Winners List: 'The Color Purple' Tops Night as Usher Takes Entertainer of the Year Trophy". 17 March 2024.
- ^ "NAACP Image Awards Winners List: 'The Color Purple' Tops Night as Usher Takes Entertainer of the Year Trophy". 17 March 2024.
- ^ "The 30th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards | Screen Actors Guild Awards".
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