List of awards and nominations received by Kate Bush
This is a list of music awards and award nominations received by the English singer/songwriter Kate Bush.[1][2][3] To date Kate Bush has received 13 nominations for BRIT Awards throughout her career, but has so far won only once, in 1987.
American Music Awards
The American Music Awards are given annually since 1973 to reward the most popular and successful musical releases of each year. Bush has been nominated once.[4]
The Broadcast Music, Incorporated (BMI) Awards is an annual award show hosted for the purpose of giving awards to songwriters. Songwriters are selected each year from the entire BMI catalog, based on the number of performances during the award period.[5]
Classic Pop is a monthly British music magazine, which launched in October 2012.[11] It was devised and founded by Ian Peel, who was also editor for the first 19 issues. Rik Flynn stepped in as editor until Issue 23 followed by current editor Steve Harnell. Ian Peel remains involved as Founder & Editor-at-Large.[12]
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
2019
Remastered
Reissue of the Year
Nominated
Edison Awards
The Edison music award is an annual Dutch music prize, awarded for outstanding achievements in the music industry. It is one of the oldest music awards in the world, having been presented since 1960.[13]
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
1979
"Wuthering Heights"
Best International Single
Won
Evening Standard Theatre Awards
The Evening Standard Theatre Awards, established in 1955, are presented annually for outstanding achievements in London Theatre. Sponsored by the Evening Standard newspaper, they are announced in late November or early December. They are the equivalent of the Broadway theatre Drama Desk Awards.
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
2014
Before the Dawn
Editor's Award
Won
GAFFA Awards
Denmark GAFFA Awards
Delivered since 1991, the GAFFA Awards are a Danish award that rewards popular music by the magazine of the same name.
The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by The Recording Academy of the United States for outstanding achievements in the music industry. Often considered the highest music honour, the awards were established in 1958.[15]
The MTV Video Music Awards were established in the end of the summer of 1984 by MTV to celebrate the top music videos of the year.[19]
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
1986
"Running Up That Hill"
Best Female Video
Nominated
1987
"The Big Sky"
Nominated
Music Week Awards
The Music Week Awards event is the biggest night in the UK music calendar and recognises outstanding contributions made to the music industry. The awards are voted for by an independent panel.[20][21]
The NME Awards are an annual music awards show founded by the music magazine NME. Bush received one awards from three nominations.
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
1979
Herself
Best Female Singer
Won
2015
Hero of the Year
Nominated
Kate Bush's return
Music Moment of the Year
Nominated
Progressive Music Awards
Prog magazine was also behind the annual Progressive Music Awards that was established in 2012.[22]
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
2012
Herself
Prog Goddess
Nominated
2015
Artist of the Year
Nominated
Before the Dawn
Live Event of the Year
Nominated
Q Awards
The Q Awards are the UK's annual music awards run by the music magazine Q to honor musical excellence. Winners are voted by readers of Q online, with others decided by a judging panel.[23] Bush received one award from three nominations.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a museum located on the shores of Lake Erie in downtownCleveland, Ohio, United States, dedicated to the recording history of some of the best-known and most influential artists, producers, and other people who have influenced the music industry.[27]
The South Bank Show is a television arts magazine show that was produced by ITV between 1978 and 2010, and by Sky Arts from 2012.[34] Bush has won once.
The Variety Hitmakers are given annually since 2017 to recognize the writers, producers, publishers, and other key personnel behind the scenes "who helped make―and break―the most consumed songs of the year as compiled by BuzzAngle Music". Bush was recognized the Sync of the Year at the 2022's ceremony.[36]
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^"Kate Bush nominated for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2021". The Independent. 10 February 2021. Archived from the original on 23 February 2021. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
^"Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame nominees 2022: Eminem, Kate Bush, Beck and more receive nods". NME. 2 February 2022.
^"Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Reveals Class of 2023: Willie Nelson, Kate Bush, Missy Elliott, Sheryl Crow, Rage Against the Machine and More". www.variety.com. 3 May 2023.
^"Rock Hall Inductee Kate Bush Can't Wait to Learn the 'Secret Handshake'". www.rollingstone.com. 3 May 2023.
^Kilday, Gregg (15 December 2012). "'Silver Linings Playbook' Wins Five Satellite Awards, Including Best Picture". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
^"Sherlock and Twenty Twelve up for South Bank Awards". Radio Times. 2 April 2012. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
^Earl, William (21 November 2022). "Dua Lipa and Elton John, Future, Lizzo, Selena Gomez Among Variety's 2022 Hitmakers; Annual Brunch to Honor Top Songs in Music". Variety. Retrieved 21 November 2022.