List of awards and nominations received by AC/DC

AC/DC are a hard rock band formed in Sydney, Australia in 1973 by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young. Although the band are considered pioneers of heavy metal,[1][2] its members have always classified their music as "rock 'n' roll".[3] AC/DC underwent several line-up changes before releasing their first album, High Voltage, in 1975. Membership remained stable until bassist Cliff Williams replaced Mark Evans in 1977. In 1979, the band recorded their highly successful album Highway to Hell. Lead singer and co-songwriter Bon Scott died on 19 February 1980, after a night of heavy alcohol consumption. The group briefly considered disbanding, but soon ex-Geordie singer Brian Johnson was selected as Scott's replacement. Later that year, the band released their best-selling album, Back in Black. The band's next album, For Those About to Rock We Salute You, was also highly successful and was their first album to reach number one in the United States. AC/DC declined in popularity soon after the departure of drummer Phil Rudd in 1983. Poor record sales continued until the release of The Razors Edge in 1990. Phil Rudd returned in 1994 and contributed to the band's 1995 album Ballbreaker. Stiff Upper Lip was released in 2000 and was well received by critics. The band's new album Black Ice was announced in June 2008 and was released on October 20, 2008. The album's first single, "Rock 'N Roll Train", earned AC/DC a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Group or Duo with Vocals. Another Black Ice track, "War Machine," gained AC/DC their first Grammy Award win, for Best Hard Rock Performance.

AC/DC awards and nominations
Former vocalist Bon Scott (centre) pictured with guitarist Angus Young (left) and bassist Cliff Williams (back), performing at the Ulster Hall in August 1979
Totals[lower-alpha 1]
Wins12
Nominations24
Note
  1. Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They recognize several different recipients, have runners-up and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.

From 1982 to 1991, AC/DC have received several nominations from awards ceremonies for their music. The American Music Awards nominated the band for Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group. The group received several nominations from the Grammy Awards, including Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance for "Blow Up Your Video" in 1989, and Best Hard Rock Performance for three songs in different years: "The Razors Edge" in 1991, "Moneytalks" in 1992, and "Highway To Hell" in 1994. The band also received the nomination for Best Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Video for "Thunderstruck" in 1991 from the MTV Video Music Awards.

In 2009 AC/DC received four nominations for their 2008 album Black Ice in the ARIA Music Awards which included Best Rock Album, Highest Selling Album, Best Group and Best Album. They won the awards for Best Rock Album and Highest Selling Album. Overall, AC/DC have received thirteen nominations and have won three awards.[4]

American Music Awards

The American Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony created by Dick Clark in 1973. AC/DC have received one nomination.[4][5]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
1982AC/DCFavorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/GroupNominated

APRA Awards

The APRA Awards are awarded annually to Australasian artists by the Australasian Performing Right Association.[6]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
1995"Big Gun" – Angus Young, Malcolm Young[7]Most Played Australian Work OverseasWon
2001"It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)" – Bon Scott, Angus Young, Malcolm Young[8]Ten Best Australian SongsNinth
2006"Highway to Hell" – Bon Scott, Angus Young, Malcolm Young[9]Most Played Australian Work OverseasNominated
2007"Highway to Hell" – Bon Scott, Angus Young, Malcolm Young[10]Most Played Australian Work OverseasNominated
2009"Highway to Hell" – Bon Scott, Angus Young, Malcolm Young[11]Most Played Australian Work OverseasWon
2010"Rock 'n' Roll Train" – Angus Young, Malcolm Young[12]Most Played Australian Work OverseasWon
Angus Young, Malcolm Young[12]Songwriters of the YearWon
2011"Highway to Hell" – Bon Scott, Angus Young, Malcolm Young[13]Most Played Australian Work OverseasWon

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards are awarded annually to Australian artists by the Australian Recording Industry Association since 1987. They were inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1988 alongside their producers Vanda & Young.[14] AC/DC have won four awards from seven nominations.[15]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
1988AC/DCARIA Hall of FameInducted
2009AC/DCBest GroupNominated
Black IceAlbum of the YearNominated
Best Rock AlbumWon
Highest Selling AlbumWon
2011Live at River PlateBest Music DVDWon
2015Rock or BustBest GroupNominated

Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2008Plug Me InDVD of the Year [16]Won
2009Black IceAlbum of the Year [17]Won
2010AC/DCBand of the Year [18]Won
2015AC/DCBand of the Year [19]Won

Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States. AC/DC have won one award from seven nominations.[20]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
1989Blow Up Your VideoBest Hard Rock/Metal PerformanceNominated
1991The Razors EdgeBest Hard Rock PerformanceNominated
1992"Moneytalks"Best Hard Rock PerformanceNominated
1994"Highway to Hell"Best Hard Rock PerformanceNominated
2009"Rock N Roll Train"Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with VocalNominated
2010"War Machine"Best Hard Rock PerformanceWon
Black IceBest Rock AlbumNominated

Metal Storm Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2008Black IceBest Hard Rock Album [21]Won

MTV Video Music Awards

The MTV Video Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony established in 1984 by MTV. AC/DC have received one nomination.[4][22]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
1991"Thunderstruck"Best Heavy Metal/Hard Rock VideoNominated

Rock on Request Awards

The Rock on Request Awards are hosted annually by the music webzine Rock on Request. AC/DC have received one award.[23]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2008AC/DCBest ReunionWon

UK Music Video Awards

The UK Music Video Awards is an annual award ceremony founded in 2008 to recognise creativity, technical excellence and innovation in music videos and moving images for music.[24] AC/DC has received two awards from two nominations.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2009 Black Ice Best Music AD Won
Rocks the Office The Innovation Award Won

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