# List of awards and nominations received by Kenny G

This is a comprehensive list of awards and nominations received by American saxophonist Kenny G.

## American Music Awards

The American Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony created by Dick Clark in 1973.
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
| 1994 | Kenny G | Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist | Won |
| 1994 | Breathless | Favorite Adult Contemporary Album | Nominated |

## Billboard Music Awards

The Billboard Music Awards is sponsored by Billboard magazine and is held annually in December.
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
| 1993 | Kenny G | Top Pop Artist | Nominated |

## Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards are held annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
| 1987 | Duotones | Best R&B Instrumental Performance | Nominated |
| 1989 | Silhouette | Best Pop Instrumental Performance | Nominated |
| 1990 | Breadline Blues | Best Pop Instrumental Performance | Nominated |
| 1991 | "Going Home" | Best Pop Instrumental Performance | Nominated |
| 1992 | Theme from Dying Young | Best Pop Instrumental Performance | Nominated |
| 1994 | "Forever in Love" | Best Pop Instrumental Performance | Nominated |
| 1994 | "Forever in Love" | Best Instrumental Composition | Won |
| 1995 | "Sentimental" | Best Pop Instrumental Performance | Nominated |
| 1996 | Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas | Best Pop Instrumental Performance | Nominated |
| 1998 | "Havana" | Best Pop Instrumental Performance | Nominated |
| 1999 | My Heart Will Go On | Best Pop Instrumental Performance | Nominated |
| 2001 | Faith: A Holiday Album | Best Contemporary Instrumental Album | Nominated |
| 2003 | "All the Way" with Brian McKnight | Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | Nominated |
| 2003 | Paradise | Best Contemporary Instrumental Album | Nominated |
| 2004 | Wishes: A Holiday Album | Best Contemporary Instrumental Album | Nominated |
| 2011 | Heart and Soul | Best Contemporary Instrumental Album | Nominated |

## Hong Kong Film Awards

| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
| 1999 | "You Are My Woman" with T.K. Chan and Walter Afanasieff | Best Original Film Song | Nominated |

## Latin Grammy Awards

The Latin Grammy Awards is an award by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences to recognize outstanding achievement in the Latin Music industry.
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
| 2008 | Rhythm & Romance | Best Instrumental Album | Nominated |
| 2015 | Brazilian Nights | Best Instrumental Album | Nominated |

## NAACP Image Awards

| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
| 1994 | Kenny G | Outstanding Jazz Artist | Won |
| 1998 | Kenny G | Outstanding Jazz Artist | Won |

## Soul Train Music Awards

The Soul Train Music Awards is an annual award show which previously aired in national television syndication, and honors the best in Black music and entertainment. It is produced by the makers of Soul Train, the program from which it takes its name.
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
| 1987 | Duotones | Best Jazz Album | Nominated |
| 1989 | Silhouette | Best Jazz Album | Won |
| 1990 | Kenny G Live | Best Jazz Album | Nominated |
| 1994 | Breathless | Best Jazz Album | Won |