Bruno Mars's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Bruno Mars. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Bruno Mars, born Peter Gene Hernandez, is an acclaimed American singer-songwriter, record producer, and dancer. He's celebrated as a pop icon, recognized for his impressive three-octave tenor range, dynamic live performances, and retro aesthetic. Backed by his band, the Hooligans, Mars' musical versatility spans various genres. He honed his performance skills early, gaining local fame in Honolulu for his Elvis Presley impersonations. In 2003, he relocated to Los Angeles to chase his musical ambitions, marking the beginning of his successful career.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Controversies & Scandals Legacy & Impact

2010: The Smeezingtons received best songwriters of 2010 award

In 2010, Bruno Mars's former songwriting and record-production team, the Smeezingtons, received several accolades, including best songwriters of the year by Music Week.

2011: Time Magazine's 100 List

In 2011, Bruno Mars was on Time magazine's 100 list.

2011: Grammy Award for "Just the Way You Are"

In 2011, Bruno Mars won his first Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Just the Way You Are" and received six other nominations at the Grammy Awards.

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January 2012: Cocaine Possession Charges Dismissed

In January 2012, Bruno Mars's cocaine-possession charges were dismissed after his attorneys informed a state court judge that he had completed community service and met the conditions of a plea deal reached a year earlier.

2012: Grammy Nominations and Awards

In 2012, Bruno Mars received multiple Grammy nominations, including Album of the Year for Doo-Wops & Hooligans, and won an American Music Award, a Brit Award, and an Echo Award, recognizing his international success.

June 2013: Mars's 2013 Earnings

In June 2013, Billboard estimated Bruno Mars's 2013 earnings at $18,839,681, ranking him as the twelfth-highest-paid musician of the year.

2013: Ranked Sixth on Billboard's Hot 100 Songwriters

In 2013, Billboard ranked Bruno Mars sixth on its list of Hot 100 Songwriters.

2013: Billboard's Artist of the Year

In 2013, Bruno Mars was named Billboard's Artist of the Year.

2013: Received the Best Choreography award at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards

In 2013, Bruno Mars, who choreographed the video for "Treasure", received the Best Choreography award at the MTV Video Music Awards.

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2013: Ranked 35th on Rolling Stone's 50 Best Live Acts Right Now

In 2013, Rolling Stone ranked Bruno Mars 35th on its list of 50 Best Live Acts Right Now, noting his shows appeal to a wide age range and feature his strong vocal performance, energetic band, and drum solos.

June 2014: Forbes Celebrity 100 List Ranking

In June 2014, Forbes reported that Bruno Mars earned $60 million between June 2013 and June 2014, placing him thirteenth on the magazine's Celebrity 100 list.

2014: Forbes' 30 Under 30 List

In 2014, Bruno Mars topped Forbes' 30 Under 30 list.

2015: Adele releases "25" featuring All I Ask written by the Smeezingtons

In 2015, Adele released her album "25" including the song "All I Ask" which featured the Smeezingtons. In 2017 the album won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year where Bruno Mars shared the award as part of the Smeezingtons.

2016: 24K Magic Album Release

In 2016, Bruno Mars released his third studio album, 24K Magic, which achieved critical and commercial success and later won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, marking a significant milestone in his career.

2016: NRJ Artist of Honor

In 2016, Bruno Mars was recognized as an NRJ Artist of Honor for his contribution to music.

2016: Grammy win for Uptown Funk and Super Bowl appearance.

In 2016, Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Record of the Year for "Uptown Funk." Bruno Mars also made an appearance at the Super Bowl 50 halftime show with Coldplay and Beyoncé.

June 2017: Forbes Ranking on World's Highest Paid Celebrities

In June 2017, Forbes ranked Bruno Mars sixth on the World's Highest Paid Celebrities list, estimating his earnings from June 2016 through June 2017 at $39 million.

2017: Nomination at the BET Awards 2017 for Video Director of the Year

In 2017, "That's What I Like" (directed by Bruno Mars and Jonathan Lia) led them to a nomination at the BET Awards for Video Director of the Year.

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2017: 24K Magic World Tour Start

In 2017, Bruno Mars embarked on the 24K Magic World Tour which lasted until 2018, ranking among the highest-grossing tours in history.

2017: Innovator Award and Visionary Award

In 2017, Bruno Mars received an Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards and a Visionary Award at the Teen Choice Awards.

2017: Guinness World Record and Grammy Win

In 2017, Bruno Mars was named by Guinness World Records as the "First Male Artist to achieve three 10-million-selling-singles." He also shared the Album of the Year Grammy as part of the Smeezingtons on Adele's "All I Ask."

2018: 24K Magic wins Grammy Awards

At the 2018 Grammy Awards, Bruno Mars won all the categories he was nominated in: Album of the Year and Best R&B Album for 24K Magic, Record of the Year for the title track, and Song of The Year, Best R&B Performance, and Best R&B Song for "That's What I Like."

2018: Second Recipient of Record and Song of the Year

At the 2018 Grammys, Bruno Mars was the second recipient of Record and Song of the Year with two songs from the same album.

2018: End of 24K Magic World Tour

In 2018, Bruno Mars concluded the 24K Magic World Tour which began in 2017. This tour ranks among the highest-grossing tours in history.

June 1, 2019: Forbes Celebrity 100 List Ranking

On June 1, 2019, it was reported that Bruno Mars was 54th on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list, with estimated earnings of $51.5 million between June 1, 2018, and June 1, 2019.

2019: Featured on Billboard's Greatest of All Time Artists

In 2019, Bruno Mars was featured on Billboard's Greatest of All Time Artists list, cementing his status as one of the most influential and successful artists in the music industry.

2019: Ranked 41 on the List of Greatest All-Time Artists

In 2019, Bruno Mars was ranked number 41 on the list of greatest all-time artists by Billboard.

2019: Nomination for Video Director of the Year at the 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards

In 2019, Bruno Mars's collaborations with Florent Dechard earned them a nomination for Video Director of the Year at the BET Hip Hop Awards.

2019: One of iHeartRadio Canada's Icons of the Decade

In 2019, iHeartRadio Canada listed Bruno Mars as one of its "Icons of the Decade".

November 5, 2020: Copyright Lawsuit Dismissed

On November 5, 2020, the copyright lawsuit filed by Demetrius Proctor against Bruno Mars regarding the song "Billionaire" was dismissed.

2021: Ranked on Billboard's Top Artists of the 2010s lists

In 2021, Billboard ranked Bruno Mars the third Top Artist of the 2010s and 14th on its list of Top Touring Artists of the 2010s.

2021: BET Award for Video Director of the Year award

In 2021, Bruno Mars and Florent Dechard directed the video for "Leave the Door Open", for which they received the BET Award for Video Director of the Year award. The video also received the 2021 MTV Video Music Award for Best Editing.

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2021: Named hip-hop/R&B touring artist of the 2010s by Pollstar

In 2021, Pollstar named Bruno Mars the hip-hop/R&B touring artist of the 2010s, acknowledging his success and impact on the touring industry during that decade.

2021: Silk Sonic wins Best Group at BET Awards 2021

In 2021, Silk Sonic won Best Group at the BET Awards.

2022: Second Three-Time Record of the Year Recipient

At the 2022 Grammys, Bruno Mars was the second three-time Record of the Year recipient.

2022: Bruno Mars at Park MGM residency won Top R&B Tour at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards

In 2022, Bruno Mars's residency at Park MGM won Top R&B Tour at the Billboard Music Awards, recognizing its success and popularity.

2022: Silk Sonic receives multiple awards and begins concert residency

In 2022, Silk Sonic began their An Evening with Silk Sonic at Park MGM concert residency and received several awards, including International Group of the Year at the Brit Awards and multiple Grammy and Soul Train Music Awards for "Leave the Door Open."

2024: One of the highest-grossing residencies

As of 2024, Bruno Mars's residency is one of the highest-grossing residencies, earning $154.8 million.

2024: Billboard's Honorable Mentions for Greatest Pop Stars

In 2024, Bruno Mars made the list of Billboard's Honorable Mentions for Greatest Pop Stars.

2025: Record for most nominations as a male artist

As of 2025, Bruno Mars holds the record for most nominations as a male artist for Record (eight) and Song of the Year (seven). Additionally, in 2025, he made the list of Billboard's Top Songwriters of the 21st Century on the Hot 100 placed at number 10.

2025: "Die with a Smile" receives the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the Grammy Awards

In 2025, Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga's song "Die with a Smile" received the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance award at the Grammy Awards and was nominated for Song of the Year.

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