Astley was voted "Best Act Ever" by Internet users at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2008, and his 2016 album 50 debuted in the UK at No. 1.
Astley sai ka "Best Act Ever" auhinna internetihääletuses MTV Europe Music Awards 2008. aasta galal, ja tema 2016. aasta album "50" debüteeris Suurbritannias esikohal.