List of awards and nominations received by AC/DC

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AC/DC awards and nominations
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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]
Wins19
Nominations30
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.

AC/DC are an Australian hard rock band formed in Sydney 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 20 October 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.

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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]

AC/DC was nominated for three Grammys for the upcoming 64th Grammy Awards. One for their 2020 album Power Up , Best Rock Album, and two for the 2020 single, "Shot In The Dark", Best Rock Performance and Best Music Video.

Billboard Music Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2021 [5] AC/DC Top Duo/GroupNominated
Top Rock ArtistNominated
AC/DC, Power Up Top Rock AlbumNominated

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] [6]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
1982 AC/DC Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group Nominated

APRA Awards

The APRA Awards are awarded annually to Australasian artists by the Australasian Performing Right Association. [7]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
1995"Big Gun" – Angus Young, Malcolm Young [8] 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 [9] Ten Best Australian Songs Ninth
2006 "Highway to Hell" – Bon Scott, Angus Young, Malcolm Young [10] Most Played Australian Work OverseasNominated
2007 "Highway to Hell" – Bon Scott, Angus Young, Malcolm Young [11] Most Played Australian Work OverseasNominated
2009 "Highway to Hell" – Bon Scott, Angus Young, Malcolm Young [12] Most Played Australian Work OverseasWon
2010 "Rock 'n' Roll Train" – Angus Young, Malcolm Young [13] Most Played Australian Work OverseasWon
Angus Young, Malcolm Young [13] Songwriters of the YearWon
2011 "Highway to Hell" – Bon Scott, Angus Young, Malcolm Young [14] Most Played Australian Work OverseasWon
2015 "Play Ball" - Angus Young, Malcolm Young [15] Song of the YearShortlisted
"Rock or Bust" - Angus Young, Malcolm Young [15] Song of the YearShortlisted
2022 "Shot in the Dark" [16] Most Performed Rock WorkWon
"Realize" - Angus Young, Malcolm Young [17] Song of the YearShortlisted

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. [18] AC/DC have won four awards from seven nominations. [19]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
1988 AC/DC ARIA Hall of Fame Inducted
2009 AC/DC Best Group Nominated
Black Ice Album of the Year Nominated
Best Rock Album Won
Highest Selling AlbumWon
2011 Live at River Plate Best Music DVD Won
2015 Rock or Bust Best GroupNominated
2021 AC/DC Best Group Nominated
Power Up Best Rock Album Nominated

Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2008Plug Me InDVD of the Year [20] Won
2009 Black Ice Album of the Year [21] Won
2010AC/DCBand of the Year [22] Won
2015Rock or BustAlbum of the Year [23] Nominated
AC/DCBand of the Year [24] 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. [25]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
1989 Blow Up Your Video Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance Nominated
1991 The Razors Edge Best Hard Rock Performance Nominated
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 Vocal Nominated
2010 "War Machine"Best Hard Rock PerformanceWon
Black Ice Best Rock Album Nominated
2013 Back in Black Hall of Fame Won
2022 Power Up Best Rock Album Nominated
"Shot In The Dark" Best Rock Performance Nominated
Best Music Video Nominated

iHeartRadio Music Awards

The iHeartRadio Music Awards is a music awards show that celebrates music heard throughout the year across iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide.

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2021 Power Up Rock Album of the YearWon
AC/DC Rock Artist of the YearNominated
"Shot in the Dark" Rock Song of the YearNominated

Metal Storm Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2008Black IceBest Hard Rock Album [26] Won
2014Rock or BustBest Hard Rock Album [27] Nominated

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] [28]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
1991 "Thunderstruck" Best Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Video Nominated

Music Victoria Awards

The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2005.

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2015 [29] AC/DCHall of FameWon

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. [30]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
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. [31] AC/DC has received two awards from two nominations.

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2009 Black Ice Best Music ADWon
Rocks the OfficeThe Innovation AwardWon

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