# List of awards and nominations received by Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who is both a solo artist and the leader of the E Street Band. During a career that has spanned five decades, Springsteen has become known for his poetic and socially conscious lyrics and lengthy, energetic stage performances, earning the nickname "The Boss".
Springsteen has sold more than 135 million records worldwide and more than 64 million records in the United States, making him one of the world's best-selling music artists. He has earned numerous awards for his work, including 20 Grammy Awards, two Golden Globes, an Academy Award, and a Tony Award (for Springsteen on Broadway). Springsteen was inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999, received the Kennedy Center Honors in 2009, was named MusiCares person of the year in 2013, and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama in 2016.

## Academy Awards

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 1994 | "Streets of Philadelphia" | Academy Award for Best Original Song | Won |
| 1996 | "Dead Man Walkin'" | Academy Award for Best Original Song | Nominated |

## American Music Awards

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 1985 | Himself | Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist | Nominated |
| 1985 | "Dancing in the Dark" | Favorite Pop/Rock Song | Won |
| 1985 | Himself | Favorite Pop/Rock Male Video Artist | Nominated |
| 1986 | Himself | Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist | Won |
| 1986 | Born in the U.S.A. | Favorite Pop/Rock Album | Won |
| 1986 | Himself | Favorite Pop/Rock Male Video Artist | Won |
| 2016 | The River Tour 2016 | Tour of the Year | Nominated |

## Audie Awards

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2018 | Born to Run | Best Autobiography/Memoir | Won |

## Brit Awards

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 1985 | Himself | International Artist | Nominated |
| 1986 | Himself | International Solo Artist | Won |
| 1987 | Himself | International Solo Artist | Nominated |
| 2003 | Himself | International Male Solo Artist | Nominated |
| 2006 | Himself | International Male Solo Artist | Nominated |
| 2008 | Himself | International Male Solo Artist | Nominated |
| 2010 | Himself | International Male Solo Artist | Nominated |
| 2011 | Himself | International Male Solo Artist | Nominated |
| 2013 | Himself | International Male Solo Artist | Nominated |
| 2020 | Himself | International Male Solo Artist | Nominated |

## Emmy Awards

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2001 | Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band | Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special | Nominated |
| 2009 | Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Super Bowl Halftime Show | Outstanding Special Class – Short-Format Live-Action Entertainment Program | Nominated |
| 2019 | Springsteen on Broadway | Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) | Nominated |

## Golden Globe Awards

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 1994 | "Streets of Philadelphia" | Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song | Won |
| 2009 | "The Wrestler" | Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song | Won |
| 2024 | "Addicted to Romance" | Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song | Nominated |

## Grammy Awards

Springsteen has won 20 Grammy Awards out of 51 nominations.
| Year | Work | Award | Result |
| 1981 | "Devil with the Blue Dress"/ "Good Golly Miss Molly" / "Jenny Take a Ride" | Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male | Nominated |
| 1982 | The River | Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male | Nominated |
| 1985 | "Dancing in the Dark" | Record of the Year | Nominated |
| 1985 | "Dancing in the Dark" | Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male | Won |
| 1985 | Born in the U.S.A. | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| 1986 | "Born in the U.S.A." | Record of the Year | Nominated |
| 1988 | Tunnel of Love | Best Rock Vocal Solo Performance | Won |
| 1988 | "Brilliant Disguise" | Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male | Nominated |
| 1988 | "Paradise By The "C"" | Best Rock Instrumental Performance (Orchestra, Group or Soloist) | Nominated |
| 1993 | "Human Touch" | Best Rock Song | Nominated |
| 1993 | Human Touch | Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male | Nominated |
| 1995 | "Streets of Philadelphia" (from the film Philadelphia) | Best Rock Song | Won |
| 1995 | "Streets of Philadelphia" (from the film Philadelphia) | Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male | Won |
| 1995 | "Streets of Philadelphia" (from the film Philadelphia) | Song of the Year | Won |
| 1995 | "Streets of Philadelphia" (from the film Philadelphia) | Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or for Television | Won |
| 1995 | "Streets of Philadelphia" (from the film Philadelphia) | Record of the Year | Nominated |
| 1997 | "Dead Man Walkin'" | Best Male Rock Vocal Performance | Nominated |
| 1997 | Blood Brothers | Best Music Video, Long Form | Nominated |
| 1997 | The Ghost of Tom Joad | Best Contemporary Folk Album | Won |
| 1998 | "Thunder Road" | Best Male Rock Vocal Performance | Nominated |
| 2000 | "The Promise" | Best Rock Song | Nominated |
| 2000 | "The Promise" | Best Male Rock Vocal Performance | Nominated |
| 2003 | The Rising | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| 2003 | The Rising | Best Rock Album | Won |
| 2003 | "The Rising" | Song of the Year | Nominated |
| 2003 | "The Rising" | Best Male Rock Vocal Performance | Won |
| 2003 | "The Rising" | Best Rock Song | Won |
| 2004 | "Disorder in The House" (with Warren Zevon) | Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal | Won |
| 2005 | "Code of Silence" | Best Rock Vocal Solo Performance | Won |
| 2006 | Devils & Dust | Best Contemporary Folk Album | Nominated |
| 2006 | Devils & Dust | Best Long Form Music Video | Nominated |
| 2006 | "Devils & Dust" | Song of the Year | Nominated |
| 2006 | "Devils & Dust" | Best Rock Song | Nominated |
| 2006 | "Devils & Dust" | Best Rock Vocal Solo Performance | Won |
| 2007 | We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions | Best Traditional Folk Album | Won |
| 2007 | "Wings for Wheels: The Making of Born to Run" | Best Long Form Music Video | Won |
| 2008 | Magic | Best Rock Album | Nominated |
| 2008 | "Radio Nowhere" | Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance | Won |
| 2008 | "Radio Nowhere" | Best Rock Song | Won |
| 2008 | "Once Upon a Time in the West" | Best Rock Instrumental Performance | Won |
| 2009 | "Girls in Their Summer Clothes" | Best Rock Song | Won |
| 2009 | "Girls in Their Summer Clothes" | Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance | Nominated |
| 2010 | "The Wrestler" (from the film 'The Wrestler') | Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media | Nominated |
| 2010 | "Sea of Heartbreak" (with Rosanne Cash) | Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals | Nominated |
| 2010 | "Working on a Dream" | Best Rock Song | Nominated |
| 2010 | "Working on a Dream" | Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance | Won |
| 2013 | "We Take Care of Our Own" | Best Rock Performance | Nominated |
| 2013 | "We Take Care of Our Own" | Best Rock Song | Nominated |
| 2013 | Wrecking Ball | Best Rock Album | Nominated |
| 2018 | Born to Run | Best Spoken Word Album | Nominated |
| 2023 | Only the Strong Survive | Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album | Nominated |
Note: "We Are the World" (which featured Bruce Springsteen as a vocalist) also won Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Best Music Video, Short Form, and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1986. Song of the Year is credited to the songwriters and not the performer, The song was written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie. Record of the Year and Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group were presented to the producer in 1986, the song was produced by Quincy Jones. Best Music Video, Short Form is presented to the director and producer, Tom Trbovich directed the video while Quincy Jones served as producer.

## Ivor Novello Awards

| Year | Nominee/ work | Award | Result |
| 2024 | Himself | Academy Fellowship | Won |

## Juno Awards

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 1985 | Born in the U.S.A. | International Album of the Year | Won |
| 1993 | Himself | International Entertainer of the Year | Nominated |

## Grammy Hall of Fame

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2003 | Born to Run | Grammy Hall of Fame | Won |
| 2012 | Born in the U.S.A. | Grammy Hall of Fame | Won |
| 2021 | Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J. | Grammy Hall of Fame | Won |

## MTV Video Music Awards

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 1985 | "I'm on Fire" | Best Male Video | Won |
| 1985 | "Dancing in the Dark" | Best Stage Performance | Won |
| 1985 | "Dancing in the Dark" | Best Overall Performance | Nominated |
| 1985 | "We Are the World" | Viewer's Choice | Won |
| 1986 | "Glory Days" | Best Male Video | Nominated |
| 1986 | "Glory Days" | Best Overall Performance | Nominated |
| 1987 | "Born to Run" | Best Stage Performance | Nominated |
| 1987 | "War" | Best Stage Performance | Nominated |
| 1988 | "Tunnel of Love" | Video of the Year | Nominated |
| 1988 | "Tunnel of Love" | Best Male Video | Nominated |
| 1988 | "Tunnel of Love" | Viewer's Choice | Nominated |
| 1992 | "Human Touch" | Best Male Video | Nominated |
| 1994 | "Streets of Philadelphia" | Best Male Video | Nominated |
| 1994 | "Streets of Philadelphia" | Best Video from a Film | Won |
| 1997 | "Secret Garden" | Best Video from a Film | Nominated |

## Tony Awards

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| 2018 | Himself | Special Tony Award | Received |

## Other recognition

* Polar Music Prize in 1997
* Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, 1999
* Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, 1999
* Inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame, 2007
* "Born to Run" named "The unofficial youth anthem of New Jersey" by the New Jersey state legislature, something Springsteen always found to be ironic, considering that the song "is about leaving New Jersey"
* The minor planet 23990, discovered September 4, 1999, by I. P. Griffin at Auckland, New Zealand, was named in his honor.
* Ranked No. 23 on Rolling Stone magazine's 2004 list of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time
* Made Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of the Year 2008 list
* Won Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Song with "The Wrestler" in 2009
* 2009 Kennedy Center Honors recipient
* Forbes magazine ranked him 6th in The Celebrity 100 in 2009
* 2010 Statue of Liberty - Ellis Island Foundation Ellis Island Family Heritage Award (since renamed Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Awards)
* Named 2013 MusiCares Person of the Year
* 2016 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient
* Monmouth University has held academic symposia in which scholars present on Springsteen's work, and the university houses the Bruce Springsteen Archives and Center for American Music
* 2021 Woody Guthrie Prize
* 2021 National Medal of Arts, awarded in 2023
* September 23, his birthday, recognized as Bruce Springsteen Day in New Jersey starting in 2023
* In 2024 Springsteen was named an Academy Fellow by The Ivors Academy. Springsteen will be the first-ever international songwriter that the Academy has inducted into the Fellowship in its 80-year history.