Calvin Harris's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 6, 2025

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Calvin Harris.

Calvin Harris, born Adam Richard Wiles, is a prominent Scottish DJ, record producer, singer, and songwriter. He gained initial recognition with his debut album, *I Created Disco* (2007), featuring the hit singles "Acceptable in the 80s" and "The Girls". His success continued with his second album, *Ready for the Weekend* (2009), which topped album charts in Scotland and the UK, while the lead single, "I'm Not Alone," became his first UK number-one hit.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2009: Brit Award and Ivor Novello Award Nominations

In 2009, "Dance wiv Me", a single by Dizzee Rascal where Calvin Harris was featured, received a Brit Award nomination for British Single and an Ivor Novello Award nomination for Best Contemporary Song.

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2010: Brit Awards Nomination

In 2010, Calvin Harris received a nomination for Best British Male at the Brit Awards.

2012: International Prominence with "18 Months"

In 2012, Calvin Harris gained international prominence with the release of his third studio album, "18 Months". The album topped the UK Albums Chart and charted on the US Billboard 200, peaking at number 19.

May 2013: Highest-paid DJ of the year

Forbes calculated that between May 2012 and May 2013, Calvin Harris earned $46 million from his music, tour, and Las Vegas residency, making him the highest-paid DJ of the year.

2013: Record Breaking Singles

In 2013, Calvin Harris surpassed Michael Jackson's record for the most top ten singles from one album with nine singles from "18 Months".

2013: Grammy Win and Ivor Novello Award

In 2013, Calvin Harris won a Grammy Award for Best Music Video and received an Ivor Novello Award.

October 2014: Chart Success on Billboard's Dance/Electronic Songs Chart

In October 2014, Calvin Harris became the first artist to simultaneously place three songs in the top 10 of Billboard's Dance/Electronic Songs chart.

2014: Highest-paid DJ for second consecutive year

In 2014, Calvin Harris was the highest-paid DJ for the second consecutive year, earning $66 million.

April 2015: Ranked 30th richest British millionaire in music

In April 2015, Calvin Harris was ranked the 30th richest British millionaire in music on The Sunday Times Rich List, with a personal fortune of £70 million.

2015: Billboard Music Award

In 2015, Calvin Harris was named the Top Dance/Electronic Artist at the Billboard Music Awards.

2017: Listed as Influential Person

In 2017, Calvin Harris appeared on Debrett's list of the most influential people in the United Kingdom.

2018: Highest-Paid DJ by Forbes

From 2013 to 2018, Calvin Harris topped Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid DJs for six consecutive years. 2018 marks the last year he was top of the list.