"Luther Vandross: A Look at His Award-Winning Career
Luther Vandross was one of the most successful R&B singers of all time, with a career spanning several decades. He won numerous awards throughout his career, including eight Grammy Awards. Let's take a closer look at his award-winning career in this tabular format.."
Award | Number of Wins | Year |
Grammy Award | 8 |
1991, 1992, 1994, 1997, 2004 (2), 2004 (3) |
American Music Award | 4 |
1989, 1992, 1993, 1997 |
Soul Train Music Award | 11 |
1982, 1983, 1984 (2), 1986, 1987, 1989 (2), 1992, 1994, 2004 |
NAACP Image Award | 4 |
1989, 1992, 1995, 1997 |
Billboard Music Award | 5 |
1989 (2), 1991, 1992, 1997 |
Luther Vandross won a total of eight Grammy Awards throughout his career. He won his first Grammy in 1991 for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Male, for "Here and Now." He won four consecutive awards in this category from 1990 to 1993. In 1997, he won Best Male R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Album for "Your Secret Love."
Vandross won four American Music Awards throughout his career. He won Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist in 1989, 1992, and 1993, and Favorite Soul/R&B Album in 1997 for "Your Secret Love."
Luther Vandross won 11 Soul Train Music Awards, including Best R&B/Soul Single, Male for "Here and Now" in 1990, and Best R&B/Soul Album, Male for "Power of Love" in 1992 and "Your Secret Love" in 1997.
Vandross won four NAACP Image Awards, including Outstanding Male Artist in 1992 and 1995, and Outstanding Album in 1995 for "Songs."
Luther Vandross won five Billboard Music Awards, including R&B Single of the Year for "Power of Love/Love Power" in 1991, and R&B Album of the Year for "Your Secret Love" in 1997.
Luther Vandross was one of the most decorated R&B artists of all time, with a career that spanned several decades. He won numerous awards throughout his career, including eight Grammy Awards, four American Music Awards, 11 Soul Train Music Awards, four NAACP Image Awards, and five Billboard Music Awards. His music and legacy continue to inspire new generations of artists, and his awards are a testament to his talent and influence in the music industry