Jon Batiste's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 3, 2025

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

Jon Batiste is a highly accomplished American singer, songwriter, musician, composer, bandleader, television personality, and actor. He's collaborated with numerous prominent artists across genres, including Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder, and Willie Nelson. Batiste gained widespread recognition as the bandleader and musical director for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, appearing nightly with his band, Stay Human, from 2015 to 2022.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2008: Second Black Artist to win Album of the Year

In 2008, Herbie Hancock's win of Album of the Year marked the second time a black artist achieved this since 2008.

2016: Forbes 30 Under 30

In 2016, Jon Batiste was placed in the Forbes 30 Under 30 music list.

May 2017: Honorary Degree from Salve Regina University

In May 2017, Jon Batiste received an honorary degree from Salve Regina University for his musical achievements.

2018: Grand Marshal of Endymion Parade

In 2018, Jon Batiste was named Grand Marshal of the Endymion Parade in New Orleans.

2018: Grammy Nomination

In 2018, Jon Batiste was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best American Roots Performance for "Saint James Infirmary Blues".

2019: Grammy Nomination for St. James Infirmary Blues

In 2019, Jon Batiste's cover of "St. James Infirmary Blues" was nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best American Roots Performance.

2020: Grammy Nominations

In 2020, Jon Batiste received two Grammy nominations: his album Chronology of a Dream: Live at the Village Vanguard was nominated for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album, and Meditations (with Cory Wong) was nominated for Best New Age Album.

2021: Most nominated artist at the Grammy Awards

In 2021, Jon Batiste received 11 nominations at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards, making him the most nominated artist.

2021: Album of the Year Grammy for 'We Are'

In 2021, Jon Batiste won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year for 'We Are'.

2022: Won Grammy and named one of Time's 100 Most Influential

In 2022, Jon Batiste won a Grammy Award for Album of the Year and was named in Time magazine's "Top 100 Most Influential People". He was also featured on the 2022 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival's commemorative poster.