A closer look at the biggest achievements of George Michael. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
George Michael was a highly successful English singer, songwriter, and record producer, considered a pop culture icon and one of the best-selling music artists ever. Known for his creative songwriting, vocal talent, and distinctive visual style, he achieved fame as part of Wham! and later as a solo artist with hits like "Careless Whisper" and the album *Faith*. His career spanned several decades, marked by both critical acclaim and commercial success. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023.
In 1984, the Radio Academy named George Michael the most played artist on British radio during the period 1984–2004.
The Radio Academy stated that between 1984 and 2004, George Michael was the most frequently played artist on British radio, highlighting his enduring popularity in the UK.
In 1985, George Michael received the first of his three Ivor Novello Awards for Songwriter of the Year.
In 1987, George Michael released his debut studio album, Faith, which won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year.
In 1988, "Faith" became the best-selling single in the US.
In 1988, George Michael and Aretha Franklin won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance – Duo or Group with Vocal for the song "I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)".
In 1988, George Michael embarked on a world tour and was joined on stage by Aretha Franklin in Los Angeles. He also received the first of his two awards for Best British Male Solo Artist at the Brit Awards, and won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year for Faith.
On September 6, 1989, George Michael received the Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles.
At the 1991 Brit Awards, George Michael's album Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 won the award for Best British Album.
In 2004, The Radio Academy named George Michael the most played artist on British radio during the period 1984–2004.
The Radio Academy stated that between 1984 and 2004, George Michael was the most frequently played artist on British radio, highlighting his enduring popularity in the UK.
Beginning in 2006 and continuing until 2008, George Michael earned £48.5 million from the 25 Live tour, showcasing his enduring popularity and appeal.
Between 2006 and 2008, George Michael earned £48.5 million from the 25 Live tour, demonstrating his continued success as a performer.
In December 2009, George Michael stated in an interview with The Guardian that he had reduced his cannabis consumption to "seven or eight" spliffs per day, down from 25.
In 2014, George Michael stated that he had refrained from using cannabis for one and one half years, showing progress in his battle with substance abuse.
In 2015, Billboard ranked George Michael 45th in their list of the "Greatest Hot 100 Artists of All Time,", acknowledging his impact on popular music.
At the 59th Annual Grammy Awards on February 12, 2017, Adele performed a slow version of "Fastlove" as a tribute to George Michael.
In 2019, George Michael was named as the greatest artist of all time by Smooth Radio, further cementing his legacy in music history.
In January 2021 (chart week ending date 7 January 2021), more than 36 years after its initial release in 1984, "Last Christmas" finally reached number one in the UK Singles Chart.
On May 3, 2023, George Michael was selected as an inductee to the 2023 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recognizing his significant contributions to music.
In November 2023, George Michael was formally inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, with Andrew Ridgeley presenting his induction.
In 2023, George Michael was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, recognizing his significant contributions to music and pop culture.
In 2023, the song "Last Christmas" became the UK Christmas number one for the first time.
In 2024, "Last Christmas" hit number one again at Christmas, making it the first song to top the Christmas chart in consecutive years, and become only the third song to top the festive chart more than once.
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