Michael Jackson (1958–2009) was an American singer. He debuted on the professional music scene at the age of 5, as a member of the Jackson 5, and began a solo career in 1971 while still a member of the group in subsequent years. Referred to as the "King of Pop", Jackson is often considered the greatest entertainer of all time and one of the most influential figures of the 20th century.
Jackson's career was rewarded with 13 Grammy Awards, as well as the Grammy Legend Award and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award; 6 Brit Awards, 40 Billboard Music Awards (before and after 1990) and 26 American Music Awards. He currently holds 26 Guinness World Records out of a total of 36 records set in his lifetime, The organization also recognized Jackson as the world's most successful entertainer in 2006. He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, becoming one of only a few artists to be inducted twice (he was inducted in 1997 as a member of the Jackson 5 and again as a solo artist in 2001). Jackson was also inducted into the National Museum of Dance and Hall of Fame, making him the first and currently, only recording artist to be inducted. He was also inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Jackson was also inducted in 2014 into the Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame along with his father Joe Jackson.
In 1984, Jackson was approached to donate "Beat It" as backing music for a commercial on drunk driving. Jackson agreed and it was arranged for the singer to be awarded with an honor from the president of the United States, Ronald Reagan.Taraborrelli, pp. 304–306 In April 1990, Jackson returned to the White House to be recognized as "Artist of the Decade" by President George H. W. Bush.George, pp. 44–45 Two years later, on May 1, 1992, President Bush presented Jackson with an award acknowledging him as "a point of light ambassador".Campbell (1993), p. 321 Jackson received the award in recognition for his efforts in inviting disadvantaged children to his Neverland Ranch. Jackson was the only entertainer to receive the award. He has two Primetime Emmy Award nominations in 1983 and 1990. In 2000, Jackson was honored as the Artist of the Millennium at the world music awards and credited as the best selling solo artist of all time.
Awards and nominations Award/organization Year Nominee/work Category Result African Ambassadors' Spouses Association 2004 Michael JacksonGolden Elephant Award African-American Film Critics Association 2009 This Is It Special Achievement Award American Black Achievement Awards 1980 Michael Jackson The Music Award 1984 Michael Jackson The Music Award 1986 "We Are the World" (shared with Harry Belafonte, Ken Kragen, Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie) The Music Award 1988 Michael Jackson The Music Award American Cinema Awards 1990Michael Jackson Entertainer of the Decade America's Dance Honors 1990 Michael Jackson Dancer of the Decade American Music Awards 1980 Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist Michael Jackson Favorite Soul/R&B Album Off the Wall Favorite Soul/R&B Song "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough" 1981 Favorite Pop/Rock Album Off the Wall Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist Michael Jackson Favorite Soul/R&B Album Off the Wall 1984 Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist Michael Jackson Favorite Pop/Rock Album Thriller Favorite Pop/Rock Song "Billie Jean" Favorite Pop/Rock Video "Beat It" Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist Michael Jackson Favorite Soul/R&B Album Thriller Favorite Soul/R&B Song "Billie Jean" Favorite Soul/R&B Video "Beat It" Favorite Soul/R&B Video "Billie Jean" Award of Merit Michael Jackson 1985 Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist Michael Jackson Favorite Pop/Rock Album Thriller Favorite Soul/R&B Album Thriller 1988 Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist Michael Jackson Favorite Soul/R&B Song "Bad" 1989 Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist Michael Jackson Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist Michael Jackson Achievement Award Michael Jackson 1993 Favorite Pop/Rock Album Dangerous Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist Michael Jackson Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist Michael Jackson Favorite Soul/R&B Album Dangerous Favorite Soul/R&B Song "Remember the Time" International Artist Award Michael Jackson 1994 Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist Michael Jackson Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist Michael Jackson 1996 Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist Michael Jackson Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist Michael Jackson Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist Michael Jackson 2000Favorite Artist of the Decade: 1980s Michael Jackson 2002 Artist of the Century Michael Jackson 2009 Artist of the Year Michael Jackson Favorite Pop/Rock Album Number Ones Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist Michael Jackson Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist Michael Jackson Favorite Soul/R&B Album Number Ones American Video Awards 1984 "Beat It" Best Performance, Male George, p. 40 "Beat It" Best Pop Video 1985 Making of Thriller Best Long Form Video Making of Thriller Best Home Video Amusement & Music Operators Association (AMOA) 1984 "Thriller" Best Rock Record of the Year "Beat It" Best Pop Record of the Year "Billie Jean" Best Soul Record of the Year Michael Jackson Most Popular Artist of the Year Apollo Legend Award 2010 Michael Jackson Apollo Legend Award Barbados Music Awards 2010 Michael Jackson International Lifetime Achievement Award Bambi Awards 2002 Michael Jackson Pop Artist of the Millennium George, pp. 50–53 BET Walk of Fame 1995 Michael Jackson BET Walk of Fame George, pp. 37–52Billboard Music Awards1989Michael JacksonBillboard Music Award for Spotlight