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 (Peter Gene Hernandez) is an acclaimed American singer-songwriter, musician, and record producer celebrated for his dynamic live performances, retro showmanship, and impressive three-octave tenor vocal range. Accompanied by his band, the Hooligans, Mars is considered a pop icon. He began his career in Honolulu, gaining attention as a child Elvis Presley impersonator. He relocated to Los Angeles in 2003 to pursue a professional music career, eventually achieving global recognition for his musical talent and stage presence.

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

2010: One of the best songwriters of 2010 by Music Week

In 2010, Music Week called Bruno Mars one of the best songwriters of the year, specifically referencing his work with The Smeezingtons.

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

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

2011: Featured on Music Week's best-songwriters

In 2011, Bruno Mars was featured on Music Week's best-songwriters list, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the music industry.

2011: Time 100

In 2011, Bruno Mars was included in Time magazine's 100 list, recognizing him as one of the most influential people in the world.

2012: Grammy Nominations

At the 2012 Grammy Awards, Bruno Mars was nominated for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for Doo-Wops & Hooligans, and other awards. He also won an American Music Award, a Brit Award and an Echo Award.

2012: Best-Selling Digital Singles

In 2012, "Just the Way You Are" and "Grenade" were the best-selling digital singles of the year with sales of 12.5 million and 10.2 million respectively, making Bruno Mars the year's biggest-selling artist.

June 2013: Earnings Estimate

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

2013: Billboard Hot 100 Songwriters

In 2013, Billboard ranked Bruno Mars sixth on its list of Hot 100 Songwriters, underscoring his prowess as a songwriter.

2013: Billboard's Artist of the Year

In 2013, Bruno Mars was named Billboard's Artist of the Year, recognizing his achievements and impact on the music industry.

2013: Won Best Choreography award at the 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, recognizing his talent beyond singing and songwriting.

2013: Ranking 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, praising his ability to appeal to a wide age range and deliver a dynamic performance.

June 2014: Forbes Celebrity 100 List

Forbes calculated that Bruno Mars earned $60 million between June 2013 and June 2014 from his music and tour, placing him thirteenth on the magazine's Celebrity 100 list.

2014: Forbes "30 Under 30"

In 2014, Bruno Mars topped Forbes' "30 Under 30" list of the brightest young stars in 15 fields in the U.S., highlighting his success and influence at a young age.

2015: Involvement on Adele's "All I Ask"

Bruno Mars, as part of the Smeezingtons, shared the Album of the Year award at the 2017 Grammy Awards for his involvement on Adele's "All I Ask" from her album 25, released in 2015.

June 2016: World's Highest Paid Celebrities List

Between June 2016 and June 2017, Bruno Mars earned an estimated $39 million, placing him sixth on Forbes' World's Highest Paid Celebrities list.

2016: Grammy Award for "Uptown Funk"

At the 2016 Grammy Awards, Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Record of the Year for "Uptown Funk".

2016: Album sales

By 2016, Bruno Mars had sold 26 million albums worldwide, marking a significant milestone in his career.

2016: Release of 24K Magic

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.

2016: NRJ Artist of Honor

In 2016, Bruno Mars was awarded the NRJ Artist of Honor award for his contribution to music.

June 2017: America's Highest-Paid Musician

In 2017, Forbes announced that Bruno Mars was America's highest-paid musician, with an estimated total of $100 million earned between June 2016 and June 2017; this placed him eleventh on the Celebrity 100 list and marked his highest yearly earnings to date.

2017: Guinness World Record achievement

According to Guinness World Records 2017, Bruno Mars was the "First Male Artist to achieve three 10-million-selling-singles".

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

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

2017: American Music Awards

In 2017, Bruno Mars received seven American Music Awards, including Artist of the Year, two for "That's What I Like," and two for "24K Magic."

2017: iHeartRadio Music Awards Innovator Award and Teen Choice Awards Visionary Award

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

June 1, 2018: Forbes Celebrity 100 List

Bruno Mars' earnings between June 1, 2018, and June 1, 2019, were estimated at $51.5 million, placing him 54th on the 2019 Forbes Celebrity 100 list.

2018: Grammy Awards

At the 2018 Grammy Awards, Bruno Mars became the second recipient of Record and Song of the Year awards with two songs from the same album, marking a significant achievement in his career.

2018: Grammy Awards for 24K Magic

At the 2018 Grammy Awards, Bruno Mars won all the categories he was nominated in, including 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: Conclusion of 24K Magic World Tour

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

2018: Three Top-Five Singles

In 2018, Bruno Mars matched Beyonce and Mariah Carey as the only artists with three top-five singles in the U.S. from their first three studio albums, achieving a significant milestone.

2018: Recognized as having a long success streak in pop music

In 2018, a Billboard article stated that no male artist in pop music during the 2010s had had a longer success streak than Bruno Mars, affirming his consistent achievements.

June 1, 2019: Forbes Celebrity 100 List Ranking

Bruno Mars was ranked 54th on the 2019 Forbes Celebrity 100 list as of June 1, 2019.

2019: Billboard Greatest All-Time Artists

In 2019, Billboard ranked Bruno Mars number 41 on its list of greatest all-time artists, acknowledging his lasting impact and success in the music industry.

2019: Billboard Hot 100 Top 10

In 2019, Bruno Mars was one of the few artists to spend at least 241 weeks in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 top 10, reflecting his sustained popularity and chart success.

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

In 2019, Bruno Mars' collaborations with Florent Dechard earned them a nomination for Video Director of the Year at the BET Hip Hop Awards, acknowledging their successful partnership in music video direction.

2019: iHeartRadio Canada Icon of the Decade

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

2020: Singles sales

By 2020, Bruno Mars had sold 200 million singles, demonstrating his immense popularity and commercial success.

September 2021: Concert Earnings

In September 2021, Billboard reported that Bruno Mars had earned $604.4 million from concerts, placing him among the few artists to surpass the $600 million threshold.

2021: Billboard Top Artist of the 2010s

In 2021, Billboard ranked Bruno Mars as the third Top Artist of the 2010s and 14th on its list of Top Touring Artists of the 2010s, solidifying his status as a major musical force of the decade.

2021: Received BET Award for Video Director of the Year and MTV Video Music Award for Best Editing

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

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, recognizing his successful concert performances with The Hooligans.

2021: BET Awards for Silk Sonic

In 2021, Silk Sonic received Best Group at the BET Awards and three awards at the Soul Train Music Awards, including Song of the Year for "Leave the Door Open".

2022: Grammy Awards Record of the Year

At the 2022 Grammy Awards, Bruno Mars became the second three-time Record of the Year recipient, solidifying his place among music's elite.

2022: Top R&B Tour Award for Bruno Mars at Park MGM Residency

Bruno Mars at Park MGM concert residency received the Top R&B Tour award at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards.

2022: Fastest-Selling Artist in Japan

In 2022, Bruno Mars became the fastest-selling artist for his five shows in Japan, selling approximately 210,000 tickets, marking a significant achievement in his international career.

2022: Diamond-certified songs

In 2022, Bruno Mars became the first artist with six diamond-certified songs in the U.S., a historic achievement in the music industry.

2022: Silk Sonic's An Evening with Silk Sonic residency and Awards

In early 2022, Silk Sonic began their An Evening with Silk Sonic at Park MGM concert residency. They received International Group of the Year at the Brit Awards, Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration, Traditional award at the NAACP Image Awards, and several awards at the Grammy Awards for "Leave the Door Open", including Record of the Year and Song of the Year.

2024: Sold-Out Tokyo Dome Shows

In 2024, Bruno Mars became the first artist since Michael Jackson to sell out seven shows at the 55,000-capacity Tokyo Dome, showcasing his immense popularity in Japan.

January 2025: Spotify Monthly Listeners Record

In January 2025, after the release of "Die With a Smile" with Lady Gaga and "Apt." with Rosé, Bruno Mars achieved a record 150 million monthly listeners on Spotify, demonstrating his global popularity.