# 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

* 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
* 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
* BRIT Awards
** 2006: Best Pop Act: nominated
*** Best International Female Artist: 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
** 2025: Best Talk Show – The Kelly Clarkson Show: nominated
* Daytime Emmy Awards
** 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
* 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: nominated
* Golden Raspberry Awards
** 2003: Worst Actress – From Justin to Kelly: nominated
*** Worst Screen Couple – From Justin to Kelly (with Justin Guarini): 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
** 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
* 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
* MTV Movie & TV Awards
** 2022: Best Talk/Topical Show – The Kelly Clarkson Show: nominated
*** Best Host: won
** 2023: Best Host: 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
* MTV Video Music Awards Latin America
** 2005: Best New International Artist: nominated
*** Best International Pop Artist: nominated
** 2006: Best 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
* 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
* 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
* TMF Awards (Belgium)
** 2006: Best Pop International: won
*** Best Female Pop International: won
* TRL Awards
** 2006: TRL's 1st Lady: nominated
*** Countdown Killer: won
* XM Nation Music Awards
** 2005: Dashboard Anthem Best Pop Sing-Along – "Since U Been Gone": nominated
*** Pop Artist of the Year: 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

### Tamyra Gray

* Teen Choice Awards
** 2003: Tamyra Gray: Choice Female Television Breakout Star for Boston Public: nominated

## Season 2
### Ruben Studdard

* 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
* 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
* Grammy Awards
** 2004: Best Male R&B Vocal Performance – "Superstar": nominated
* Image Awards
** 2004:
*** Outstanding Male Artist: nominated
*** Outstanding New Artist: won
* 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

### Clay Aiken

* American Music Awards
** 2004:
*** Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist: nominated
*** Fan Choice Award: won
* 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

### Kimberley Locke

* Teen Choice Awards
** 2003: Choice Female Reality/Variety Star for American Idol: nominated

### Josh Gracin

* Academy of Country Music
** 2005: Top New Vocalist: nominated
* CMT Music Awards
** 2005: Breakthrough Video of the Year – "I Want to Live": nominated

### Carmen Rasmussen

* New Music Weekly Awards
** 2005: Carmen Rasmusen: New Country Artist of the Year: won

### Kimberly Caldwell

* Teen Choice Awards
** 2003: Choice Female Reality/Variety Star for American Idol: nominated

## Season 3
### Fantasia Barrino

* 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
* 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)
* 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
* 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
* 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

### Jasmine Trias

* MTV Pilipinas
** 2006: Favorite Hip-Hop/R&B Video – "Lose Control": nominated

### LaToya London

* NAACP Theater Awards
** 2008: Best Supporting Female – Equity, The Color Purple: nominated

### Jennifer Hudson

* 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
* 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
* 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
* 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
* Soul Train Awards
** 2009:
*** Best R&B/Soul Female: nominated
*** Song of the Year – "Spotlight": nominated
* 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
* 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
* 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
* 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
* 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
*** Top Country Album - My Gift: nominated
*** Top Christian Album - My Gift: won
*** Top Christian 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
* 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
* 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
* 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
* 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
* World Music Awards
** 2006: World's Best-Selling New Artist: nominated

### Constantine Maroulis

* 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
* American Music Awards
** 2022:
*** Best Male R&B Artist: nominated
* BET Awards
** 2022
*** Best Male R&B/Pop Artist: nominated
* NAACP Image Awards
** 2020
*** Best New Artist: nominated
* 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
* MTV Video Music Awards
** 2023
*** Best R&B (with Alicia Keys): nominated

## Season 5
### Taylor Hicks

* 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

### Katharine McPhee

* 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
* 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
* 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
* 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
* World Music Awards
** 2007, Worlds Best Selling Rock Group Of 2007: won
*** Worlds Best Selling New Artist Of 2007: won

### Kellie Pickler

* 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

### Ace Young

* Grammy Awards
** 2008: Best Rock Song – "It's Not Over" (as a songwriter): nominated

### Mandisa

* 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
### Jordin Sparks

* 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
* 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
* 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
* 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

### Sanjaya Malakar

* 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
* Nashville Music Awards
** 2009: Song of the Year – "Time of My Life": won

### David Archuleta

* 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

## Season 8
### Kris Allen

* Teen Choice Awards
** 2009: Choice Male Reality TV Star: nominated
*** Choice Summer Tour (shared with American Idol Top 10) :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

### Adam Lambert

* 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
* 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
* Billboard Japan Music Awards
** 2009: Top Pop Artist: nominated
* British LGBT Awards
** 2015: Music Icon Award: won
*** Music Artist: nominated
** 2021: Celebrity: nominated
* 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
* 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
* MuchMusic Video Awards
** 2010: UR Fave International Video – "Whataya Want From Me": won
*** International Video Of The Year – Artist: nominated
* 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
* 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
* 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

### Danny Gokey

* 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

### Allison Iraheta

* Teen Choice Awards
** 2009: Choice Summer Tour (shared with American Idol Top 10): nominated

### Matt Giraud

* Teen Choice Awards
** 2009: Choice Summer Tour (shared with American Idol Top 10): nominated

### Anoop Desai

* Teen Choice Awards
** 2009: Choice Summer Tour (shared with American Idol Top 10): nominated

### Lil Rounds

* Teen Choice Awards
** 2009: Choice Summer Tour (shared with American Idol Top 10): *Nominated)

### Scott MacIntyre

* Teen Choice Awards
** 2009: Choice Summer Tour (shared with American Idol Top 10): nominated

### Megan Joy

* Teen Choice Awards
** 2009: Choice Summer Tour (shared with American Idol Top 10): nominated

### Michael Sarver

* Teen Choice Awards
** 2009: Choice Summer Tour (shared with American Idol Top 10): nominated

## Season 9
### Lee DeWyze

* 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

### Crystal Bowersox

* Teen Choice Awards
** 2010: Choice TV: Female Reality/Variety Star for American Idol: nominated

## Season 10
### Scotty McCreery

* 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
* 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

### Lauren Alaina

* ACM Awards
** 2018:
*** New Female Vocalist of the Year: won
*** Vocal Event of the Year – "What If’s" (with Kane Brown): nom
* 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
* Inspirational Country Music Awards
** 2011: Inspirational Video – "Like My Mother Does": nominated
* Radio Disney Music Awards
** 2017: Country Best New Artist: nominated

## Season 11
### Phillip Phillips

* 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
* 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
* BMI Pop Music Award
** 2014: Award-Winning Songs – "Raging Fire": won

### Colton Dixon

* 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

## Season 14
### Clark Beckham

* Teen Choice Awards
** 2015: Choice Music: Next Big Thing: nominated

## Season 16
### Maddie Poppe

* People's Choice Awards
** 2018: Competition Contestant of 2018: won

### Gabby Barrett

* 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
* 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
* 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
* 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
* People's Choice Awards
** 2024: The Female Country Artist: nominated

## Season 19
### Chayce Beckham

* CMT Music Awards
** 2024: Male Breakthrough Video of the Year – "23": nominated

### Benson Boone

* Grammy Awards
** 2025: Best New Artist for himself: pending
* MTV Video Music Awards
** 2024: Best New Artist for himself: won
** 2024: Best Alternative for Beautiful Things: won
** 2024: Song of the Summer for Beautiful Things: nominated
** 2024: PUSH Performance of the Year for In the Stars: nominated
* NRJ Music Awards
** 2024: International Revelation for Beautiful Things: won
** 2024: International Revelation for Beautiful Things: won

## Season 20
### Noah Thompson

* People's Choice Awards
** 2022: Competition Contestant of 2022: nominated

## By major awards
### Grammy 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, Kelly & Benson are the only contestants to be nominated for Best New Artist.
* Underwood is the only contestant to win 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 was 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.
* David Brown (Lucky Daye) is the only Idol semi-finalist that failed to make the finals to be nominated for Grammys.
* 14 Idol alums have been nominated for Grammys.
* Total Grammy nominations earned by Idol contestants: 83 nominations, 15 wins.
Fantasia Barrino (1 win, 12 nominations) :
| Year | Category | Track / Album | Result |
| 2006 | Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance | "Summertime" | Nominated |
| 2006 | Best Female R&B Vocal Performance | "Free Yourself" | Nominated |
| 2006 | Best R&B Album | Free Yourself | Nominated |
| 2008 | Best Contemporary R&B Album | Fantasia | Nominated |
| 2008 | 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 |
| 2011 | Best R&B Album | Back to Me | Nominated |
| 2014 | Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance | "Get It Right" | Nominated |
| 2014 | Best R&B Song | "Without Me" | Nominated |
| 2014 | Best Urban Contemporary Album | Side Effects of You | Nominated |
| 2017 | Best Traditional R&B Performance | "Sleeping with the One I Love" | Nominated |
| Benson Boone (1 nomination) ||||
| 2025 | Best New Artist | Himself | Pending |
| Kelly Clarkson (3 wins, 17 nominations) ||||
| 2004 | Best Female Pop Vocal Performance | "Miss Independent" | Nominated |
| 2006 | Best Female Pop Vocal Performance | "Since U Been Gone" | Won |
| 2006 | 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 |
| 2013 | Record of the Year | "Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)" | Nominated |
| 2013 | 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 |
| 2016 | 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 |
| Chris Daughtry/Daughtry (4 nominations) ||||
| 2008 | Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | "Home" | Nominated |
| 2008 | Best Rock Album | Daughtry | Nominated |
| 2008 | Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals | "It's Not Over" | Nominated |
| 2008 | Best Rock Song | "It's Not Over" | Nominated |
| Lucky Daye (David Brown) (1 win, 13 nominations) ||||
| 2020 | Best R&B Song | "Roll Some Mo" | Nominated |
| 2020 | Best R&B Performance | "Roll Some Mo" | Nominated |
| 2020 | Best R&B Album | Painted | Nominated |
| 2020 | Best Traditional R&B Performance | "Real Games" | Nominated |
| 2022 | Best Traditional R&B Performance | "How Much Can A Heart Take" (with Yebba) | Nominated |
| 2022 | Best Progressive R&B Album | Table for Two | Won |
| 2023 | Album of the Year | Renaissance (as songwriter) | Nominated |
| 2023 | Album of the Year | Good Morning Gorgeous (Deluxe) (as songwriter) | Nominated |
| 2023 | Best R&B Album | Candydrip | Nominated |
| 2023 | Best R&B Performance | "Over" | Nominated |
| 2023 | Best R&B Song | "Good Morning Gorgeous" (as songwriter) | Nominated |
| 2025 | Best R&B Album | Algorithm | Pending |
| 2025 | Best Traditional R&B Performance | "That's You" | Pending |
| Danny Gokey (2 nominations) ||||
| 2018 | Best Contemporary Christian Album | Rise | Nominated |
| 2020 | Best Contemporary Christian Album | Haven't Seen It Yet | Nominated |
| Jennifer Hudson (2 wins, 7 nominations) ||||
| 2008 | Best Motion Picture Soundtrack or Compilation | Dreamgirls Soundtrack | Nominated |
| 2009 | Best Female R&B Vocal Performance | "Spotlight" | Nominated |
| 2009 | Best R&B Album | Jennifer Hudson | Won |
| 2009 | 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 |
| Tori Kelly (1 nomination) ||||
| 2016 | Best New Artist | Herself | 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 | Best Contemporary Pop Gospel Album | Freedom | Nominated |
| 2012 | Best Contemporary Christian Music Album | What If We Were Real | Nominated |
| 2014 | Best Christian/Gospel Performance | "Overcomer" | Nominated |
| 2014 | 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) | Nominated |
| 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 |
| 2007 | Best Female Country Vocal Performance | "Jesus, Take the Wheel" | Won |
| 2008 | Best Country Collaboration with Vocals | "Oh Love" | Nominated |
| 2008 | Best Female Country Vocal Performance | "Before He Cheats" | Won |
| 2009 | Best Female Country Vocal Performance | "Last Name" | Won |
| 2010 | Best Female Country Vocal Performance | "Just a Dream" | Nominated |
| 2010 | 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 | Best Country Solo Performance | "Blown Away" | Won |
| 2015 | Best Country Solo Performance | "Something in the Water" | Won |
| 2015 | Best Country Duo or 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 |
| 2022 | 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 :
| Year | Category | Work | Result |
| 2003 | Favorite Male Pop/Rock Artist | Himself | Nominated |
| 2003 | Fan's Choice Award | Himself | Nominated |
| Gabby Barrett ||||
| 2021 | Favorite Female Country Artist | Herself | Nominated |
| 2021 | Favorite Country Album | Goldmine | Won |
| 2021 | Favorite Country Song | "The Good Ones" | Won |
| Fantasia Barrino ||||
| 2005 | Favorite Female R&B Soul Artist | Herself | Nominated |
| 2007 | Favorite Female R&B Soul Artist | Herself | Nominated |
| Kelly Clarkson ||||
| 2003 | Favorite New Pop/Rock Artist | Herself | Nominated |
| 2005 | Artist of the Year | Herself | Won |
| 2005 | Favorite Female Pop Rock Artist | Herself | Nominated |
| 2005 | Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist | Herself | Won |
| 2005 | Favorite Pop/Rock Album | Breakaway | Nominated |
| 2006 | Favorite Female Pop/Rock Artist | Herself | Won |
| 2006 | Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist | Herself | Won |
| 2012 | Favorite Female Pop/Rock Artist | Herself | Nominated |
| 2012 | Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist | Herself | Nominated |
| Chris Daughtry / Daughtry ||||
| 2007 | Breakthrough Artist of the Year | Daughtry | Won |
| 2007 | Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist | Daughtry | Won |
| 2007 | Favorite Pop/Rock Album | Daughtry | Won |
| 2008 | Favorite Pop Rock Duo or Group | Daughtry | Won |
| 2008 | Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist | Daughtry | Nominated |
| 2009 | Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist | Daughtry | 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 |
| 2006 | Favorite Female Country Artist | Herself | Nominated |
| 2007 | Artist of the Year | Herself | Won |
| 2007 | Favorite Female Country Artist | Herself | Won |
| 2007 | Favorite Country Album | Some Hearts | Won |
| 2008 | Favorite Female Country Artist | Herself | Nominated |
| 2008 | Favorite Country Album | Carnival Ride | Won |
| 2009 | Favorite Female Country Artist | Herself | Nominated |
| 2010 | Favorite Female Country Artist | Herself | Nominated |
| 2010 | Favorite Country Album | Play On | Won |
| 2012 | Favorite Female Country Artist | Herself | Nominated |
| 2012 | Favorite Country Album | Blown Away | Won |
| 2013 | Favorite Female Country Artist | Herself | Nominated |
| 2014 | Favorite Female Country Artist | Herself | Won |
| 2015 | Favorite Female Country Artist | Herself | Won |
| 2016 | Favorite Female Country Artist | Herself | Won |
| 2016 | Favorite Country Album | Storyteller | Won |
| 2017 | Favorite Female Country Artist | Herself | Won |
| 2018 | Favorite Female Country Artist | Herself | Won |
| 2019 | Favorite Female Country Artist | Herself | Won |
| 2019 | Favorite Country Album | Cry Pretty | Won |
| 2021 | Favorite Country Artist | Herself | Won |
| 2021 | Favorite Inspirational Artist | Herself | Won |
| 2022 | Favorite Country Artist | Herself | Nominated |
| 2022 | Favorite Country Album | Denim & Rhinestones | Nominated |

### Academy Awards

* Jennifer Hudson is the only alum to be nominated for and win an Oscar.
Jennifer Hudson :
| Year | Category | Work | Result |
| 2007 | Best Supporting Actress | Dreamgirls | Won |

### BAFTA

* 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 :
| Year | Category | Work | Result |
| 2024 | Best Actress in a Leading Role | The Color Purple | Nominated |
| Jennifer Hudson ||||
| 2007 | Best Supporting Actress | Dreamgirls | Won |

### Billboard Music Awards

* 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, Barrett and Boone the only alums to be nominated for Top New Artist.
* Barrett and Boone are the only alums from the ABC era to be nominated for a BMA.
* Clarkson is the only alum to be nominated for Artist of the Year.
* Sixteen Idol alums have been nominated for a BMA.
Clay Aiken :
| 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 | Best Selling Christmas Album | My Christmas With Love | 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 |
| 2021 | Top Country Artist | Herself | Nominated |
| 2021 | Top Female Country Artist | Herself | Won |
| 2021 | Top Hot 100 Song | "I Hope" (w/Charlie Puth) | Nominated |
| 2021 | Top Radio Song | "I Hope" (w/Charlie Puth) | Nominated |
| 2021 | Top Selling Song | "I Hope" (w/Charlie Puth) | Nominated |
| 2021 | Top Collaboration | "I Hope" (w/Charlie Puth) | Won |
| 2021 | Top Country Song | "I Hope" (w/Charlie Puth) | Won |
| 2021 | Top Country Album | Goldmine | Nominated |
| Fantasia Barrino ||||
| 2004 | Top 100 Hot Sales Single | "I Believe" | Nominated |
| 2004 | Top R&B/Hip-Hop Single Sales | "I Believe" | Nominated |
| 2005 | Top New R&B/Hip-Hop Artist | Herself | Nominated |
| 2005 | Top Hot Adult R&B Artist | Herself | Nominated |
| Benson Boone ||||
| 2006 | Top New Artist | Himself | Nominated |
| 2006 | Top Hot 100 Song | "Beautiful Things" | Nominated |
| 2006 | Top Radio Song | "Beautiful Things" | Nominated |
| 2006 | Top Selling Song | "Beautiful Things" | Nominated |
| 2006 | Top Billboard Global 200 Song | "Beautiful Things" | Won |
| 2006 | Top Billboard Global 200 (Excl. U.S.) Song | "Beautiful Things" | Won |
| Kelly Clarkson ||||
| 2005 | Artist of the Year | Herself | Nominated |
| 2005 | Female Billboard 200 Album Artist of the Year | Herself | Nominated |
| 2005 | Hot 100 Song of the Year | "Since U Been Gone" | Nominated |
| 2005 | Hot 100 Airplay of the Year | "Since U Been Gone" | Nominated |
| 2005 | Digital Song of the Year | "Since U Been Gone" | Nominated |
| Chris Daughtry / Daughtry ||||
| 2007 | Top Pop Duo or Group | Daughtry | Won |
| 2007 | Top Pop New Artist | Daughtry | Won |
| 2007 | Top 100 Duo or Group | Daughtry | Won |
| 2007 | Top Billboard 200 Artist | Daughtry | Won |
| 2007 | Top Billboard Duo or Group | Daughtry | Won |
| 2007 | 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 |
| 2012 | Top Country Album | Clear as Day | Nominated |
| Phillip Phillips ||||
| 2013 | Top Rock Album | The World From the Side of the Moon | Nominated |
| 2013 | 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 |
| 2005 | 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 |
| 2006 | Top Country Album | Inside Hearts | Won |
| 2006 | Top Country Album Artist (Female) | Herself | Won |
| 2006 | Top New Country Artist | Herself | Won |
| 2006 | Top Country Sales Artist | Herself | Won |
| 2006 | Top Country Artist | Herself | Won |
| 2006 | Top Billboard 200 Album Artist | Herself | Won |
| 2013 | Top Country Artist | Herself | Nominated |
| 2013 | 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 |
| 2016 | Top Country Artist | Herself | Nominated |
| 2019 | Top Female Country Artist | Herself | Nominated |
| 2019 | Top Country Album | Cry Pretty | Nominated |
| 2021 | Top Christian Artist | Herself | Nominated |
| 2021 | Top Female Country Artist | Herself | Nominated |
| 2021 | Top Country Album | My Gift | Nominated |
| 2021 | Top Christian Album | My Gift | Won |
| 2022 | Top Female Country Artist | Herself | Pending |
| 2022 | Top Country Song | "If I Didn't Love You" (with Jason Aldean) | Pending |
| 2022 | Top Christian Artist | Herself | Pending |
| 2022 | Top Christian Album | My Gift | Pending |

### Brit Awards

* Kelly Clarkson is the only alum to be nominated for a Brit Award.
Kelly Clarkson :
| Year | Category | Work | Result |
| 2006 | Best Pop Act | Herself | Nominated |
| 2006 | Best International Female Artist | Herself | Nominated |

### Emmy Awards

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.

#### Daytime Emmy Award

Kelly Clarkson :
| Year | Category | Work | Result |
| 2020 | Outstanding Talk Show Entertainment | The Kelly Clarkson Show | Nominated |
| 2020 | Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host | Herself | Won |
| 2021 | Outstanding Talk Show Entertainment | The Kelly Clarkson Show | Won |
| 2021 | Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host | Herself | Won |
| 2021 | Outstanding Original Song | "Cabana Boy Troy" | Nominated |
| 2022 | Outstanding Talk Show Entertainment | The Kelly Clarkson Show | Won |
| 2022 | Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host | Herself | Won |
| 2023 | Outstanding Daytime Talk Series | The Kelly Clarkson Show | Won |
| 2023 | Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host | Herself | Won |
| 2024 | Outstanding Daytime Talk Series | The Kelly Clarkson Show | Won |
| 2024 | 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 | Outstanding Daytime Talk Series | The Jennifer Hudson Show | Nominated |
| Kellie Pickler ||||
| 2018 | Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host | Pickler & Ben | Nominated |

### Golden Globe Awards

* 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 |
| 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 |

### NAACP Image Awards

* 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 :
| Year | Category | Work | Result |
| 2005 | Outstanding Female Artist | Herself | Won |
| 2007 | Outstanding Female Artist | Herself | Nominated |
| 2007 | Outstanding Actress in a Mini-Series/TV Movie | Life Is Not a Fairy Tale: The Fantasia Barrino Story | Nominated |
| 2007 | 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 |
| 2024 | Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture | The Color Purple | Won |
| 2024 | Entertainer of the Year | The Color Purple | Nominated |
| Jennifer Hudson ||||
| Year | Category | Work | Result |
| 2007 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Movie | Dreamgirls | Won |
| 2009 | Outstanding New Artist | Herself | Won |
| 2009 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Movie | The Secret Life of Bees | Nominated |
| 2009 | Outstanding Female Artist | Herself | Nominated |
| 2009 | Outstanding Duo or Group Collaboration | "I'm His Only Woman" (with Fantasia Barrino) | Won |
| 2009 | Outstanding Music Video | "Spotlight" | Nominated |
| 2009 | Outstanding Song | "Spotlight" | Nominated |
| 2009 | Outstanding Album | Jennifer Hudson | Won |
| 2012 | Outstanding Female Artist | Herself | Nominated |
| 2012 | Outstanding Album | I Remember Me | Won |
| 2012 | Outstanding Music Video | "Where You At" | Won |
| 2014 | Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture | Winnie Mandela | Nominated |
| 2015 | Outstanding Female Artist | Herself | Nominated |
| 2015 | Outstanding Album | J-Hud | Nominated |
| 2016 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture | Chi-Raq | Nominated |
| 2022 | Entertainer of the Year | Herself | Won |
| 2022 | Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture | Respect | Won |
| 2022 | Outstanding Motion Picture | Respect | Nominated |
| 2022 | Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture | Respect | Nominated |
| 2022 | 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 | The Jennifer Hudson Show | Won |
| 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 |
| 2004 | Outstanding New Artist | Himself | 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 :
| Year | Category | Work | Result |
| 2024 | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | The Color Purple | Nominated |
| Jennifer Hudson ||||
| 2007 | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Dream Girls | Nominated |
| 2007 | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture | Dream Girls | Won |

### Tony Awards

* Jennifer Hudson is the first and only Idol alum to be nominated for and win a Tony Award.
Jennifer Hudson :
| Year | Category | Work | Result |
| 2022 | A Strange Loop | Best Musical | Won |