Michael Jackson Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Dubbed the " King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. Over ...

(1958–2009) was an American recording artist. He debuted on the professional music scene at the age of 5, as a member of

The Jackson 5 The Jackson 5 (sometimes stylized as the Jackson 5ive, also known as the Jacksons) are an American pop band composed of members of the Jackson family. The group was founded in 1964 in Gary, Indiana, and for most ...

, and began a solo career in 1971 while still a member of the group in subsequent years. Referred to as the " King of Pop", he is certified and known as the most awarded and nominated recording artist in the history of popular music. Michael Jackson is considered to be one of the greatest entertainers of all time and one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Jackson's career was rewarded with 13 Grammy Awards, as well as the

Grammy Legend Award The Grammy Legend Award, or the Grammy Living Legend Award, is a special award of merit given to recording artists by the Grammy Awards, a music awards ceremony that was established in 1958. Honors in several categories are presented at the ceremo ...

and

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award The Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award is a special Grammy Award that is awarded by The Recording Academy to "performers who, during their lifetimes, have made creative contributions of outstanding artistic significance to the field of recording." ...

; 6

Brit Awards The BRIT Awards (often simply called the BRITs) are the British Phonographic Industry's annual popular music awards. The name was originally a shortened form of "British", "Britain", or "Britannia" (in the early days the awards were sponsored ...

, 5 Billboard Music Awards and 24 American Music Awards. He currently holds 20

Guinness World Records ''Guinness World Records'', known from its inception in 1955 until 1999 as ''The Guinness Book of Records'' and in previous United States editions as ''The Guinness Book of World Records'', is a reference book published annually, listing world ...

. 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 The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (RRHOF), sometimes simply referred to as the Rock Hall, is a museum and hall of fame located in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, United States, on the shore of Lake Erie. The museum documents the history of rock music an ...

, becoming one of only a few artists to be inducted twice (he was inducted in 1997 as a member of

and again as a solo artist in 2001). Jackson was also inducted into the

National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame The National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame, in the Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs, New York, was established in 1986. It contains photographs, videos, artifacts, costumes, and biographies. The museum is located in the former Wash ...

, making him the first and currently, only recording artist to be inducted. He was also inducted into the

Songwriters Hall of Fame The Songwriters Hall of Fame (SHOF) is an American institution founded in 1969 by songwriter Johnny Mercer, music publisher/songwriter Abe Olman, and publisher/executive Howie Richmond to honor those whose work, represent, and maintain, the he ...

. 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 "Beat It" is a song by American singer Michael Jackson from his sixth studio album, '' Thriller'' (1982). It was written by Jackson and produced by Jackson and Quincy Jones. Jones encouraged Jackson to include a rock song on the album. Jackson ...

" as backing music for a commercial on

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. Jackson agreed and it was arranged for the singer to be awarded with an honor from the

President of the United States The president of the United States (POTUS) is the head of state and head of government of the United States of America. The president directs the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United St ...

, Ronald Reagan.Taraborrelli, pp. 304–306 In April 1990, Jackson returned to the White House to be recognized as "Artist of the Decade" by President

George H. W. Bush George Herbert Walker BushSince around 2000, he has been usually called George H. W. Bush, Bush Senior, Bush 41 or Bush the Elder to distinguish him from his eldest son, George W. Bush, who served as the 43rd president from 2001 to 2009; p ...

.George, pp. 44–45 Two years later, on May 1, 1992, President Bush presented Jackson with an award acknowledging him as "a point of light ambassador".Campbell (1993), p. 321 Jackson received the award in recognition for his efforts in inviting disadvantaged children to his

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. Jackson was the only entertainer to receive the award. He has two

Primetime Emmy Award The Primetime Emmy Awards, or Primetime Emmys, are part of the extensive range of Emmy Awards for artistic and technical merit for the American television industry. Bestowed by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS), the Primetime ...

nominations in 1983 and 1990.

Awards and nominations

Pro-Set Los Angeles Music Awards

''Pro-Set Los Angeles Music Awards'' has given Jackson two awards. , - , rowspan="2", 1992 , , Michael Jackson , , Best Pop Male Vocalist , , , - , "

Black or White "Black or White" is a single by the American singer Michael Jackson. It was released by Epic Records on November 11, 1991, as the first single from Jackson's eighth studio album, '' Dangerous'' (1991). Jackson wrote, composed, and produced it w ...

" , , Video Of The Year , ,

Puls Music TV

Puls Music TV awarded Jackson with two awards in 1998, including one for "Best Foreign Male Singer". , - , rowspan="2", 1998 , , rowspan="2", Michael Jackson , , Best Foreign Male Singer , , , - , Best Show of the Year - 1997 , , , -

Radio Luxembourg Golden Lion Awards

In 1993, Jackson received a Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement from Radio Luxembourg and RTL. , - , 1993 , , Michael Jackson , , Golden Lion , , , -

Radio Music Awards

In 2003, Jackson was honoured with a Radio Music Award for his humanitarian endeavors. , - , 2003 , , Michael Jackson , , Humanitarian Award , , , -

Rennbahn Express Magazine (Austria)

''Rennbahn Express Magazine'' has given Jackson two awards. , - , 1988 , , Thriller , , Video of the 80's , , , - , 1988 , , Michael Jackson , , Star of the 80's , ,

Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame

, - , 2014 , , Michael Jackson , , Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame , , , -

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

The

is a

museum A museum ( ; plural museums or, rarely, musea) is a building or institution that Preservation (library and archival science), cares for and displays a collection (artwork), collection of artifacts and other objects of artistic, culture, cultu ...

located on the shores of

Lake Erie Lake Erie ( "eerie") is the fourth largest lake by surface area of the five Great Lakes in North America and the eleventh-largest globally. It is the southernmost, shallowest, and smallest by volume of the Great Lakes and therefore also h ...

downtown ''Downtown'' is a term primarily used in North America by English speakers to refer to a city's sometimes commercial, cultural and often the historical, political and geographic heart. It is often synonymous with its central business district ...

Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland ( ), officially the City of Cleveland, is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Cuyahoga County. Located in the northeastern part of the state, it is situated along the southern shore of Lake Erie, across the U ...

, United States, dedicated to recording the history of some of the best-known and most influential artists, producers, and other people who have in some major way influenced the music industry. Michael Jackson has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice; as a member of

and as a solo artist. , - , 1997 , ,

, , Rock and Roll Hall of Fame , , , - , 2001 , ,

, , Rock and Roll Hall of Fame , ,

Rockbjörnen

The

Rockbjörnen Rockbjörnen (Swedish: ''the Rock Bear'') is a music prize in Sweden, divided into several categories, which is awarded annually by the newspaper ''Aftonbladet''. The prize was first awarded in 1979, and is mostly centered on pop and rock. In 2 ...

is a music award ceremony in Sweden, established in 1979 by the ''

Aftonbladet ''Aftonbladet'' (, lit. "The evening paper") is a Swedish daily newspaper published in Stockholm, Sweden. It is one of the largest daily newspapers in the Nordic countries. History and profile The newspaper was founded by Lars Johan H ...

'', one of the largest newspapers in Nordic countries. Jackson won two awards. , - , 1987 , , Michael Jackson , , Best International Artist , , , - , 1992 , , ''Dangerous'' , , Best International Album , ,

Saturn Awards

The Saturn Award is an American award presented annually by the

Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films is an American non-profit organization established in 1972 dedicated to the advancement of science fiction, fantasy, and horror in film, television, and home video. The Academy is headquarter ...

; it was initially created to honor science fiction, fantasy, and horror on film, but has since grown to reward other films belonging to genre fiction, as well as on television and home media releases. The award was originally referred to as a Golden Scroll. The Saturn Awards were created in 1973. , - ,

1979 Events January * January 1 ** United Nations Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim heralds the start of the ''International Year of the Child''. Many musicians donate to the ''Music for UNICEF Concert'' fund, among them ABBA, who write the song ...

, , Michael Jackson (for ''

The Wiz ''The Wiz: The Super Soul Musical "Wonderful Wizard of Oz"'' is a musical with music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls (and others) and book by William F. Brown. It is a retelling of L. Frank Baum's children's novel ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'' ( ...

'') , , Best Supporting Actor , , , -

Smash Hits Awards

Smash Hits ''Smash Hits'' was a British music magazine aimed at young adults, originally published by EMAP. It ran from 1978 to 2006, and, after initially appearing monthly, was issued fortnightly during most of that time. The name survived as a brand ...

'' was a pop music based magazine, aimed at children and young teenagers, and originally published in the United Kingdom by

EMAP Ascential plc, formerly EMAP, is a British business-to-business media business specialising in exhibitions & festivals and information services. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. History Rich ...

. It ran from 1978 to 2006 and was issued

fortnight A fortnight is a unit of time equal to 14 days (two weeks). The word derives from the Old English term , meaning "" (or "fourteen days," since the Anglo-Saxons counted by nights). Astronomy and tides In astronomy Astronomy () is a n ...

ly for most of that time. The name survives as a brand for a related spin-off digital television channel, digital radio station, and website which have survived the demise of the printed magazine. Michael Jackson has won five ''Smash Hits'' related awards. , - , 1987 , , Michael Jackson , , Best Male Singer , , , - , 1988 , , Michael Jackson , , Best Male Solo Singer , , , - , 1992 , , Michael Jackson , , Best Male Solo Singer , , , - , 1993 , , Michael Jackson , , Best Male Solo Singer , , , - , 1994 , , Michael Jackson , , Best Male Solo Singer , , , - , 1995 , , Michael Jackson , , Best Male Singer , , , - , 1996 , , Michael Jackson , , Best Male Singer , ,

Songwriters Hall of Fame

, - , 2002 , , Michael Jackson , , Songwriters Hall of Fame , , , -

Soul Train Awards

The

Soul Train Music Awards The Soul Train Music Awards is an annual music awards show which previously aired in national broadcast syndication, and honors the best in African-American culture, music and entertainment. It is produced by the makers of ''Soul Train'', the pro ...

is an annual award show aired in national

television syndication Broadcast syndication is the practice of leasing the right to broadcasting television shows and radio programs to multiple television stations and radio stations, without going through a broadcast network. It is common in the United States wher ...

that honors the best in

Black Black is a color which results from the absence or complete absorption of visible light. It is an achromatic color, without hue, like white and grey. It is often used symbolically or figuratively to represent darkness. Black and white have of ...

music Music is generally defined as the art of arranging sound to create some combination of form, harmony, melody, rhythm or otherwise expressive content. Exact definitions of music vary considerably around the world, though it is an aspect ...

and

entertainment Entertainment is a form of activity that holds the attention and interest of an audience or gives pleasure and delight. It can be an idea or a task, but is more likely to be one of the activities or events that have developed over thousa ...

. It is produced by the makers of ''

Soul Train ''Soul Train'' is an American musical variety television show. It aired in syndication from October 2, 1971, to March 25, 2006. Across its 35-year history the show primarily featured performances by R&B, soul, and hip hop artists. The series ...

'', the program from which it takes its name, and features musical performances by various R&B and hip hop music recording artists interspersed throughout the ceremonies. Jackson won six competitive trophies and was honored with four special awards, including the Sammy Davis Jr. Award for Entertainer of the Year and the Heritage Award for Career Achievement at the 1989 ceremony. In 1995, the awards show inducted him into their Hall of Fame. In 1997, the video award was renamed the "Michael Jackson Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video" until 2004 where it was renamed in honor of

Berry Gordy Berry Gordy III (born November 28, 1929), known professionally as Berry Gordy Jr., is a retired American record executive, record producer, songwriter, film producer and television producer. He is best known as the founder of the Motown record l ...

until the category was removed before the 2008 show. Since 2011, it's been presented as simply "Video of the Year". On November 2, 1995, Jackson was one of several performers to take part in ''The Soul Train 25th Anniversary Hall of Fame Special'', alongside

Whitney Houston Whitney Elizabeth Houston (August 9, 1963 – February 11, 2012) was an American singer and actress. Nicknamed "The Voice", she is one of the bestselling music artists of all time, with sales of over 200 million records worldwide. Houston in ...

Diana Ross Diana Ross (born March 26, 1944) is an American singer and actress. She rose to fame as the lead singer of the vocal group the Supremes, who became Motown's most successful act during the 1960s and one of the world's best-selling girl groups o ...

Stevie Wonder Stevland Hardaway Morris ( Judkins; May 13, 1950), known professionally as Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, who is credited as a pioneer and influence by musicians across a range of genres that include rhythm and blues, pop, s ...

MC Hammer Stanley Kirk Burrell (born March 30, 1962), better known by his stage name MC Hammer (or simply Hammer), is an American rapper, dancer, record producer and entrepreneur. He is known for hit songs such as " U Can't Touch This", " 2 Legit 2 Quit ...

Patti LaBelle Patricia Louise Holte (born May 24, 1944), known professionally as Patti LaBelle, is an American R&B singer, actress and businesswoman. LaBelle is referred to as the " Godmother of Soul". She began her career in the early 1960s as lead singe ...

and

Bill Withers William Harrison Withers Jr. (July 4, 1938 – March 30, 2020) was an American singer-songwriter and musician. He had several hits over a career spanning 18 years, including "Ain't No Sunshine" (1971), " Grandma's Hands" (1971), " Use Me" (1972 ...

. Jackson performed "Dangerous" and "You Are Not Alone" during that telecast. It was Jackson's second televised performance that year less than two months after he performed at the MTV Video Music Awards that year. Jackson was one of several inductees alongside Ross, Houston, LaBelle, Withers,

Barry White Barry Eugene Carter (September 12, 1944 – July 4, 2003), better known by his stage name Barry White, was an American singer and songwriter. A two-time Grammy Award winner known for his bass voice and romantic image, his greatest success came ...

Curtis Mayfield Curtis Lee Mayfield (June 3, 1942 – December 26, 1999) was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer, and one of the most influential musicians behind soul and politically conscious African-American music.

and

Marvin Gaye Marvin Pentz Gay Jr., who also spelled his surname as Gaye (April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984), was an American singer and songwriter. He helped to shape the sound of Motown in the 1960s, first as an in-house session player and later as a solo a ...

. Jackson is only one of two artists to win the Sammy Davis Jr. Entertainer of the Year honor twice, first in 1989 and then in 2009 following his death that year.

Beyoncé Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Beyoncé's boundary-pushing artistry and vocals have made her the most influential female musician of the 21st century, according to ...

won it twice, one as member of

Destiny's Child Destiny's Child was an American girl group whose final line-up comprised Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams. The group began their musical career as Girl's Tyme, formed in 1990 in Houston, Texas. After years of limited s ...

and later as a solo artist. After Jackson won the posthumous honor, which was accepted by his surviving brother

Jermaine Jermaine ( ) is a masculine given name of Latin origin, derived from the French given name , which is in turn derived from the Latin given name , meaning "brother". The masculine given name Jermaine was popularized in the 1970s by Jermaine Jacks ...

, however, the award was discontinued. , - , rowspan="3", 1988 , , rowspan"2", " Bad", , Best Single - Male , , , - , '' Bad'' , , Album of the Year - Male , , , - , "

The Way You Make Me Feel "The Way You Make Me Feel" is a song by American recording artist Michael Jackson. It was released by Epic Records on November 9, 1987, as the third single from his seventh studio album, '' Bad''. It was written and composed by Jackson, and pro ...

" , , Best Music Video , , , - , rowspan="5", 1989 , , rowspan="2", Michael Jackson, , Sammy Davis Jr. Award for Entertainer of the Year , , , - , Heritage Award for Career Achievement , , , - , rowspan="3",

Man in the Mirror "Man in the Mirror" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Michael Jackson. It was written by Glen Ballard and Siedah Garrett and produced by Jackson and Quincy Jones. It was released on February 6, 1988, as the fourth single from Jackson ...

, , Best R&B/Soul Single – Male , , , - , Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Music Video , , , - , Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Song of the Year , , , - , rowspan="2", 1992 , , rowspan="2", "

Black Or White "Black or White" is a single by the American singer Michael Jackson. It was released by Epic Records on November 11, 1991, as the first single from Jackson's eighth studio album, '' Dangerous'' (1991). Jackson wrote, composed, and produced it w ...

" , , Best R&B/Soul Single – Male , , , - , Best Music Video , , , - , rowspan="4", 1993 , , Michael Jackson , , Humanitarian Award , , , - , '' Dangerous'' , , Best R&B/Soul Album – Male , , , - , rowspan="2" , "

Remember the Time "Remember the Time" is a 1992 single by American singer and songwriter Michael Jackson. It was released by Epic Records on January 14, 1992, as the second single from Jackson's eighth studio album, '' Dangerous''. The song was written and com ...

" , Best R&B/Soul Single – Male , , - , Best Music Video , , - , rowspan="3", 1996 , , "

You Are Not Alone "You Are Not Alone" is a song by American singer Michael Jackson from his ninth studio album, '' HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I'' (1995). It was released on August 15, 1995, as the second single from the album. An R&B ballad, "You ...

" , , Best R&B/Soul Single - Male , , , - , '' HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I'' , , Best R&B/Soul Album of the Year - Male , , , - , " Scream" (with

Janet Jackson Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and dancer. She is noted for her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative records, as well as elaborate stage shows. Her sound and choreog ...

) , , Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video, , , - , 2009 , , Michael Jackson , , Sammy Davis Jr. Entertainer of the Year, , , - , rowspan=3 , 2014 , rowspan=2 , " Love Never Felt So Good" (with

Justin Timberlake Justin Randall Timberlake (born January 31, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He is one of the world's best-selling music artists, with sales of over 88 million records. Timberlake is the recipient of numerous awards and ac ...

) , Song of the Year , , - , Best Collaboration , , - , rowspan=1 , " Xscape" , Album of the Year ,

Hall of Fame

, - , 1995 , , Michael Jackson , , Hall of Fame , , , -

Stinkers Bad Movie Awards

, - , 2002 , , Michael Jackson (for ''

Men in Black II ''Men in Black II'' (stylized as ''MIIB'') is a 2002 American science fiction action comedy film directed by Barry Sonnenfeld from a screenplay by Robert Gordon and Barry Fanaro. It is the second film in the original trilogy and a sequel to ...

'') , , Most Distracting Celebrity Cameo Appearance , , , -

Teen Choice Awards

, - ,

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, , '' This Is It'' , , Choice Movie: Dance , , , -

The Telegatto Awards (Italy)

, - , 1983 , , Michael Jackson , , Artist of the Year , , , -

TMF Awards (Netherlands)

The TMF Awards Netherlands gave Jackson four awards. , - , , 1996 , , , Michael Jackson , , Best International Singer , , , - , , 1996 , , , "Earth Song" , , Best International Video Clip , , , - , , 1997 , , , Michael Jackson , , Best International Singer , , , - , , 1997 , , , Michael Jackson , , Best Live Act , , , -

TV Land Awards

, - , 2007 , , Moonwalking on Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever , , Televisions Greatest Music Moment , ,

UK Music Hall of Fame

The

UK Music Hall of Fame The UK Music Hall of Fame was an awards ceremony to honour musicians, of any nationality, for their lifetime contributions to music in the United Kingdom. The hall of fame started in 2004 with the induction of five founder members and five mor ...

is an awards ceremony to honor musicians, of any nationality, for their lifetime contributions to music in the United Kingdom. In 2004, the first ceremony inducted five founding members and five additional members selected by a public televote, two from each of the last five decades. The founding members were

Madonna Madonna Louise Ciccone (; ; born August 16, 1958) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Widely dubbed the " Queen of Pop", Madonna has been noted for her continual reinvention and versatility in music production, songwriting, a ...

The Beatles The Beatles were an English Rock music, rock band, formed in Liverpool in 1960, that comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. They are regarded as the Cultural impact of the Beatles, most influential band of al ...

Elvis Presley Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), or simply Elvis, was an American singer and actor. Dubbed the " King of Rock and Roll", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. His ener ...

Bob Marley Robert Nesta Marley (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981; baptised in 1980 as Berhane Selassie) was a Jamaican singer, musician, and songwriter. Considered one of the pioneers of reggae, his musical career was marked by fusing elements ...

and U2. Jackson was among five others selected by a public televote alongside

Cliff Richard Sir Cliff Richard (born Harry Rodger Webb; 14 October 1940) is an Indian-born British musican, singer, producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist who holds both British and Barbadian citizenship. He has total sales of over 21.5 million s ...

and

The Shadows The Shadows (originally known as the Drifters) were an English instrumental rock group, who dominated the British popular music charts in the late 1950s and early 1960s, in the pre-Beatles era. They served as the backing band for Cliff Richard ...

the Rolling Stones The Rolling Stones are an English Rock music, rock band formed in London in 1962. Active for six decades, they are one of the most popular and enduring bands of the album era, rock era. In the early 1960s, the Rolling Stones pioneered the g ...

, Queen and

Robbie Williams Robert Peter Williams (born 13 February 1974) is an English singer and songwriter. He found fame as a member of the pop group Take That from 1990 to 1995, and achieved commercial success after launching a solo career in 1996. His debut stu ...

. , - , 2004 , , Michael Jackson , , UK Music Hall of Fame , , , -

United Negro College Fund

The

United Negro College Fund UNCF, the United Negro College Fund, also known as the United Fund, is an American philanthropic organization that funds scholarships for black students and general scholarship funds for 37 private historically black colleges and universities ...

(UNCF) is an American philanthropic organization that fundraises

college tuition Tuition payments, usually known as tuition in American English and as tuition fees in Commonwealth English, are fees charged by education institutions for instruction or other services. Besides public spending (by governments and other public bo ...

money for black students and general scholarship funds for 39 private

historically black colleges and universities Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are institutions of higher education in the United States that were established before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 with the intention of primarily serving the African-American community. Mo ...

. The UNCF was incorporated on April 25, 1944 by Frederick D. Patterson,

Mary McLeod Bethune Mary Jane McLeod Bethune ( McLeod; July 10, 1875 – May 18, 1955) was an American educator, philanthropist, humanitarian, womanist, and civil rights activist. Bethune founded the National Council of Negro Women in 1935, established the organi ...

, and others. In 1988, they awarded Jackson with the Frederick Patterson Award. , - , rowspan="2", 1988 , , rowspan="2", Michael Jackson , , Frederick Patterson Award , , , - , Doctor of Humane Letters , ,

United States National Recording Registry

In 2009, Jackson's '' Thriller'' album was inducted into the U.S. National Recording Registry. Each year, organizers select twenty-five recorded works to preserve in the

Library of Congress The Library of Congress (LOC) is the research library that officially serves the United States Congress and is the '' de facto'' national library of the United States. It is the oldest federal cultural institution in the country. The libra ...

archives based on historical, cultural or aesthetic significance. A recording is only eligible beginning 10 years after its creation. , - , 2009 , , Thriller , , Historical, Cultural or Aesthetic Significance , , , -

Video Software Dealer Association

The Video Software Dealer's Association awarded Jackson with an award for Moonwalker movie in 1989. , - , 1989 , ,

Moonwalker ''Moonwalker'' is a 1988 American experimental anthology musical film starring Michael Jackson. Rather than featuring one continuous narrative, the film expresses the influence of fandom and innocence through a collection of short films about ...

, , Favorite Music Video , , , -

Virgin Media Music Awards

, - , 2010 , , Michael Jackson , , Legend Of The Year , , , -

VH1 Awards

Vh1 VH1 (originally an initialism of Video Hits One) is an American basic cable television network based in New York City and owned by Paramount Global. It was created by Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment, at the time a division of Warner Communi ...

(originally an

initialism An acronym is a word or name formed from the initial components of a longer name or phrase. Acronyms are usually formed from the initial letters of words, as in ''NATO'' (''North Atlantic Treaty Organization''), but sometimes use syllables, as ...

of Video Hits One) is an American

pay television Pay television, also known as subscription television, premium television or, when referring to an individual service, a premium channel, refers to subscription-based television services, usually provided by multichannel television providers, bu ...

network based in New York City owned by

ViacomCBS Paramount Global (doing business as Paramount) is an American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate owned and operated by National Amusements (79.4%) and headquartered at One Astor Plaza in Midtown Manhattan, New York. It ...

. It was originally created by

Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment Paramount Media Networks (formerly known as Warner Cable Communications, Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment, MTV Networks, Viacom Media Networks, and ViacomCBS Domestic Media Networks) is an American mass media division of Paramount Global tha ...

, at the time a division of

Warner Communications Warner Media, LLC ( traded as WarnerMedia) was an American multinational mass media and entertainment conglomerate. It was headquartered at the 30 Hudson Yards complex in New York City, United States. It was originally established in 1972 ...

and the original owner of MTV, and launched on January 1, 1985, in the former space of

Turner Broadcasting System Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (alternatively known as Turner Entertainment Networks from 2019 until 2022) was an American television and media conglomerate. Founded by Ted Turner and based in Atlanta, Georgia, it merged with Time Warner (la ...

's short-lived

Cable Music Channel The Cable Music Channel (CMC) was a short-lived American basic cable channel that was owned by the Turner Broadcasting System. The all-music video channel was created by Ted Turner and launched in 1984, providing the first national competition ...

VH1 Honors

In 1995, Michael Jackson was the inaugural honoree of the VH1 International Humanitarian Award at the VH1 Honors, designed to recognize artists' efforts to help the world. , - , 1995 , , ''

'' , , International Humanitarian Award , ,

Webby Awards

Webby Award The Webby Awards are awards for excellence on the Internet presented annually by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, a judging body composed of over two thousand industry experts and technology innovators. Categories includ ...

is an award for excellence on the Internet presented annually by The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, a judging body composed of over one thousand industry experts and technology innovators. Categories include websites; advertising and media; online film and video; mobile sites and apps; and social. , - , 2012 , , Behind The Mask , , Online Film & Video/Best Editing , , , -

World Awards

Michael Jackson was presented with a World Award in 2002. , - , 2002 , , Michael Jackson , , World Arts Award 2002 , ,

World Music Awards

The

World Music Awards The World Music Awards is an international award show founded in 1989 under the patronage of Albert II, Prince of Monaco and co-founder/executive producer John Martinotti. The event is based in Monte Carlo. Awards are presented to the world's ...

(founded in 1989) is an international awards show that annually honors recording artists based on their worldwide sales figures, which are provided by the

International Federation of the Phonographic Industry The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) is the organisation that represents the interests of the recording industry worldwide. It is a non-profit members' organisation registered in Switzerland and founded in Italy in 1 ...

(IFPI). The awards show is conducted under the patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert of Monaco, Monte-Carlo. Jackson won six competitive awards, five special honors including the Artist of the Millennium and the Chopard Diamond award in 2006. , - , 1989 , , "

Dirty Diana "Dirty Diana" is a song by American singer-songwriter Michael Jackson. It is the ninth track on Jackson's seventh studio album, '' Bad'' (1987). The song was released by Epic Records on April 18, 1988, as the fifth single from the album. It pres ...

" , , Viewers Choice #1 Video , , , - , rowspan="2" , 1993 , , Michael Jackson , , Best Selling U.S. Artist of the Year , , , - , Michael Jackson , , World's Best Selling Pop Artist , , , - , rowspan="3" , 1996 , , Michael Jackson , , Best Selling Male Artist , , , - , Michael Jackson , , Best Selling American Artist , , , - , Michael Jackson , , Best Selling R&B Artist , , , - , 2008 , , Michael Jackson , , World's Best Selling Pop/Rock Male Artist , ,

Special honors

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Philips Hall of Fame

Jackson was the first and only artist to be received the Philips Hall of Fame from the World Music Awards. Michael accepted the honor from singer

at his

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. , - , 1989 , , Michael Jackson, , Philips Hall of Fame , , , -

Guinness World Records

The

is a

reference book A reference work is a work, such as a paper, book or periodical (or their electronic equivalents), to which one can refer for information. The information is intended to be found quickly when needed. Such works are usually ''referred'' to ...

published annually, containing a collection of

world record A world record is usually the best global and most important performance that is ever recorded and officially verified in a specific skill, sport, or other kind of activity. The book ''Guinness World Records'' and other world records organization ...

s, 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 20 Guinness World Records out of a total of 39 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 , , , - , Michael Jackson , , Most Grammy wins in one night , , , - , 1986 , , Michael Jackson , , Highest-paid commercial spokesperson , , , - , rowspan="2", 1988 , , '' Bad'' at

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, , Most successful concert series , , , - , Bad , , Highest-grossing tour by a male solo artist , , , - , 1990 , , Michael Jackson , , Highest fees for an entertainer , , , - , 1996 , , " Scream" (Shared with

) , , Most expensive short film , , , - , 1997 , , '' Thriller'' , , Best-selling album by a male soloist in the UK , , , - , rowspan="2" , 1999 , , Michael Jackson and

, , Most successful siblings , , , - , Michael Jackson , , Youngest vocalist to top the US singles chart , , , - , rowspan="2" , 2000 , , Michael Jackson , , Most charities supported by a pop star , , , - , Michael Jackson , , Longest span of No. 1 hits by an R&B artist , , , - , rowspan="2", 2002 , , ''

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'' , , Longest music video , , , - , '' Making Michael Jackson's Thriller'' , , Best-selling music video , , , - , 2006 , , "

" , , First vocalist to enter the US single chart at No. 1 , , , - , , 2006 , , Michael Jackson , , Most hit songs on UK Singles chart in one calendar year , , , - , rowspan="2" , 2009 , , Michael Jackson , , Most simultaneous charted singles in the UK charts in a year , , , - , Michael Jackson , , Most

American Music Awards The American Music Awards (AMAs) is an annual American music awards show, generally held in the fall, created by Dick Clark in 1973 for ABC when the network's contract to air the Grammy Awards expired, and currently produced by Dick Clark Produc ...

won by a male artist , , , - , rowspan="2", 2010 , , Michael Jackson , , Highest-earning deceased artist , , , - , Michael Jackson , , Most searched for – male , , , - , rowspan="2", 2011 , , ''

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'' , , Highest-grossing concert film of all time , , , - , Michael Jackson , , Longest span of US top 40 singles , , , - , 2015 , , "

" , , Largest TV audience for a video premiere , , , - , rowspan="3", 2016 , , Michael Jackson , , Highest annual earnings for a celebrity ever , , , - , Michael Jackson , , Highest-earning dead celebrity , , , - , Michael Jackson , , Most Viewed Wikipedia Page for a musician , , - , 2017 , , '' Thriller'' , , Best-selling album (Canada) , , , - , 2017 , , Michael Jackson , , Most Billboard Music Awards won , , , -

Decorations

From Gabon

GAB National Order of Merit - Officer BAR

Officer of the National Order of Merit In 1992, during a visit to

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, Michael became the first (and only) entertainer to receive the National Order of Merit from President

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Keys to the City

* September 1987:

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. 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 (''City in a Garden''); I Will , image_map = , map_caption = Interactive Map of Chicago , coordinates = , coordinates_footnotes = , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name ...

. Upon performing three sold-out concerts at the Metropolitan Chicago's

Rosemont Horizon Allstate Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Rosemont, Illinois, United States. It is located near the intersection of Mannheim Road and Interstate 90, adjacent to the city limits of Chicago and O'Hare International Airport. The facility opened in ...

in April 1988, Jackson received the Key to the City from Mayor

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, who cited the entertainer for his onstage performance and humanitarian philanthropy. Jackson shared his honor backstage with internationally renowned singer/dancer/actress

Lola Falana Loletha Elayne Falana or Loletha Elaine Falana (born September 11, 1942), better known by her stage name Lola Falana, is an American singer, dancer, and actress. Early life Lola Falana was born in Camden, New Jersey. She was the third of si ...

, who was also waging a courageous battle against multiple sclerosis. * June 11, 2003:

Gary, Indiana Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States. The city has been historically dominated by major industrial activity and is home to U.S. Steel's Gary Works, the largest steel mill complex in North America. Gary is located along the sou ...

. Michael Jackson received Keys to the City of Gary from Mayor Scott King. * October 25, 2003:

Las Vegas, Nevada Las Vegas (; Spanish for "The Meadows"), often known simply as Vegas, is the 25th-most populous city in the United States, the most populous city in the state of Nevada, and the county seat of Clark County. The city anchors the Las Ve ...

. Jackson was given the Key to the City of

Las Vegas Las Vegas (; Spanish for "The Meadows"), often known simply as Vegas, is the 25th-most populous city in the United States, the most populous city in the state of Nevada, and the county seat of Clark County. The city anchors the Las Vega ...

from Mayor Oscar Goodman; the mayor also made the date "Michael Jackson Day".

Other honors

*In December 1984, Jackson was voted "Hero Of Young America" in a poll of 4,000 teenagers by ''

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''. *On November 20, 1984, with the installation of Star No. 1,793 of the

Hollywood Walk of Fame The Hollywood Walk of Fame is a historic landmark which consists of more than 2,700 five-pointed terrazzo and brass stars embedded in the sidewalks along 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street in Hollywood, Califo ...

in front of

Grauman's Chinese Theatre Grauman's Chinese Theatre (branded as TCL Chinese Theatre for naming rights reasons) is a movie palace on the historic Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. The original Chines ...

, 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 1984 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXIII Olympiad and also known as Los Angeles 1984) were an international multi-sport event held from July 28 to August 12, 1984, in Los Angeles, California, United States. It marked the seco ...

, the Jackson family was given the Medal of Friendship Award. *In 1984, the

NAACP The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is a civil rights organization in the United States, formed in 1909 as an interracial endeavor to advance justice for African Americans by a group including W. E.&nb ...

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 Arrowhead Stadium is an American football stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. It primarily serves as the home venue of the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). The stadium has been officially named GEHA Field at Arrowhead Sta ...

Kansas City, Missouri Kansas City (abbreviated KC or KCMO) is the largest city in Missouri by population and area. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 508,090 in 2020, making it the 36th most-populous city in the United States. It is the central ...

, 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

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. *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

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wax figures, with a total of 19 pieces in their museums around the world. Only

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has been portrayed more often. * Mesoparapylocheles michaeljacksoni, an extinct hermit crab which existed during the

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Cenomanian The Cenomanian is, in the ICS' geological timescale, the oldest or earliest age of the Late Cretaceous Epoch or the lowest stage of the Upper Cretaceous Series. An age is a unit of geochronology; it is a unit of time; the stage is a unit in ...

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

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Police Department in 1984 while in

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, 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,

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, honoured Jackson the Grand Vermeil

Medal of the City of Paris The Medal of the City of Paris (french: Médaille de la Ville de Paris) is a distinction created in 1911 and awarded by the mayor of Paris on the proposal of elected members of the Paris Council or associations. There are several levels: bronze, s ...

, 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

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, 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 "We Are the World" is a charity single originally recorded by the supergroup USA for Africa in 1985. It was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie and produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Omartian for the album '' We Are the World''. Wit ...

". In 2003, after accusations of child molestation, the school chose to cover Jackson's name with

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. 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. *In a high-profile visit to Africa, in 1992 Jackson visited several countries, among them

and

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. In his trip to

Côte d'Ivoire Ivory Coast, also known as Côte d'Ivoire, officially the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, is a country on the southern coast of West Africa. Its capital is Yamoussoukro, in the centre of the country, while its largest city and economic centre is ...

, Jackson was crowned "King Sani" by the king of Sanwi, a kingdom of the Agni people. He then signed official documents formalizing his

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, sat on a golden throne, and presided over ceremonial dances. He held the title up until his death.

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was later created the ''High Prince of the Agni people of Côte d'Ivoire'' following Michael Jackson's passing away. *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 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

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base south of Tokyo and was commemorated with a letter of appreciation from the Colonel. *On

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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 "

Notes

References

Sources

* * George, Nelson (2004). '' Michael Jackson: The Ultimate Collection'' booklet.

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External links

Informative site on Michael Jackson's awards and achievements
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