List of awards and nominations received by AC/DC

AC/DC are an Australian hard rock band formed in Sydney in 1973 by brothers Angus and Malcolm Young. Although the band are considered pioneers of heavy metal,^[1][2] its members have always classified their music as "rock 'n' roll".^[3] AC/DC underwent several line-up changes before releasing their first album, High Voltage, in 1975. Membership remained stable until bassist Cliff Williams replaced Mark Evans in 1977. In 1979, the band recorded their highly successful album Highway to Hell. Lead singer and co-songwriter Bon Scott died on 19 February 1980, after a night of heavy alcohol consumption. The group briefly considered disbanding, but soon ex-Geordie singer Brian Johnson was selected as Scott's replacement. Later that year, the band released their best-selling album, Back in Black. The band's next album, For Those About to Rock We Salute You, was also highly successful and was their first album to reach number one in the United States. AC/DC declined in popularity soon after the departure of drummer Phil Rudd in 1983. Poor record sales continued until the release of The Razors Edge in 1990. Phil Rudd returned in 1994 and contributed to the band's 1995 album Ballbreaker. Stiff Upper Lip was released in 2000 and was well received by critics. The band's new album Black Ice was announced in June 2008 and was released on 20 October 2008. The album's first single, "Rock 'N Roll Train", earned AC/DC a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Group or Duo with Vocals. Another Black Ice track, "War Machine," gained AC/DC their first Grammy Award win, for Best Hard Rock Performance.

AC/DC awards and nominations

Former vocalist Bon Scott (centre) pictured with guitarist Angus Young (left) and bassist Cliff Williams (back), performing at the Ulster Hall in August 1979
Awards and nominations Award Wins Nominations American Music Awards 0 1 APRA 6 8 ARIA 4 6 Grammy 1 10 MTV VMA 0 1 Rock on Request Awards 1 1 iHeartRadio Music Awards 1 3
Totals^[a]
Wins	19
Nominations	30
Note Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They recognize several different recipients, have runners-up, and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.

From 1982 to 1991, AC/DC have received several nominations from awards ceremonies for their music. The American Music Awards nominated the band for Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group. The group received several nominations from the Grammy Awards, including Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance for "Blow Up Your Video" in 1989, and Best Hard Rock Performance for three songs in different years: "The Razors Edge" in 1991, "Moneytalks" in 1992, and "Highway To Hell" in 1994. The band also received the nomination for Best Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Video for "Thunderstruck" in 1991 from the MTV Video Music Awards.

In 2009 AC/DC received four nominations for their 2008 album Black Ice in the ARIA Music Awards which included Best Rock Album, Highest Selling Album, Best Group and Best Album. They won the awards for Best Rock Album and Highest Selling Album. Overall, AC/DC have received thirteen nominations and have won three awards.^[4]

AC/DC was nominated for three Grammys for the upcoming 64th Grammy Awards. One for their 2020 album Power Up, Best Rock Album, and two for the 2020 single, "Shot In The Dark", Best Rock Performance and Best Music Video.

Billboard Music Awards

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2021^[5]	AC/DC	Top Duo/Group	Nominated
		Top Rock Artist	Nominated
	AC/DC, Power Up	Top Rock Album	Nominated

American Music Awards

The American Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony created by Dick Clark in 1973. AC/DC have received one nomination.^[4][6]

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
1982	AC/DC	Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group	Nominated

APRA Awards

The APRA Awards are awarded annually to Australasian artists by the Australasian Performing Right Association.^[7]

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
1995	"Big Gun" – Angus Young, Malcolm Young^[8]	Most Played Australian Work Overseas	Won
2001	"It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)" – Bon Scott, Angus Young, Malcolm Young^[9]	Ten Best Australian Songs	Ninth
2006	"Highway to Hell" – Bon Scott, Angus Young, Malcolm Young^[10]	Most Played Australian Work Overseas	Nominated
2007	"Highway to Hell" – Bon Scott, Angus Young, Malcolm Young^[11]	Most Played Australian Work Overseas	Nominated
2009	"Highway to Hell" – Bon Scott, Angus Young, Malcolm Young^[12]	Most Played Australian Work Overseas	Won
2010	"Rock 'n' Roll Train" – Angus Young, Malcolm Young^[13]	Most Played Australian Work Overseas	Won
	Angus Young, Malcolm Young^[13]	Songwriters of the Year	Won
2011	"Highway to Hell" – Bon Scott, Angus Young, Malcolm Young^[14]	Most Played Australian Work Overseas	Won
2015	"Play Ball" - Angus Young, Malcolm Young^[15]	Song of the Year	Shortlisted
	"Rock or Bust" - Angus Young, Malcolm Young^[15]	Song of the Year	Shortlisted
2022	"Shot in the Dark"^[16]	Most Performed Rock Work	Won
	"Realize" - Angus Young, Malcolm Young^[17]	Song of the Year	Shortlisted

ARIA Music Awards

The ARIA Music Awards are awarded annually to Australian artists by the Australian Recording Industry Association since 1987. They were inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1988 alongside their producers Vanda & Young.^[18] AC/DC have won four awards from seven nominations.^[19]

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
1988	AC/DC	ARIA Hall of Fame	Inducted
2009	AC/DC	Best Group	Nominated
	Black Ice	Album of the Year	Nominated
		Best Rock Album	Won
		Highest Selling Album	Won
2011	Live at River Plate	Best Music DVD	Won
2015	Rock or Bust	Best Group	Nominated
2021	AC/DC	Best Group	Nominated
	Power Up	Best Rock Album	Nominated

Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2008	Plug Me In	DVD of the Year ^[20]	Won
2009	Black Ice	Album of the Year ^[21]	Won
2010	AC/DC	Band of the Year ^[22]	Won
2015	Rock or Bust	Album of the Year^[23]	Nominated
	AC/DC	Band of the Year ^[24]	Won

Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States. AC/DC have won one award from seven nominations.^[25]

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
1989	Blow Up Your Video	Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance	Nominated
1991	The Razors Edge	Best Hard Rock Performance	Nominated
1992	"Moneytalks"	Best Hard Rock Performance	Nominated
1994	"Highway to Hell"	Best Hard Rock Performance	Nominated
2009	"Rock N Roll Train"	Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal	Nominated
2010	"War Machine"	Best Hard Rock Performance	Won
	Black Ice	Best Rock Album	Nominated
2013	Back in Black	Hall of Fame	Won
2022	Power Up	Best Rock Album	Nominated
	"Shot In The Dark"	Best Rock Song	Nominated
		Best Music Video	Nominated

iHeartRadio Music Awards

The iHeartRadio Music Awards is a music awards show that celebrates music heard throughout the year across iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide.

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2021	Power Up	Rock Album of the Year	Won
	AC/DC	Rock Artist of the Year	Nominated
	"Shot in the Dark"	Rock Song of the Year	Nominated

Metal Storm Awards

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2008	Black Ice	Best Hard Rock Album ^[26]	Won
2014	Rock or Bust	Best Hard Rock Album^[27]	Nominated

MTV Video Music Awards

The MTV Video Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony established in 1984 by MTV. AC/DC have received one nomination.^[4][28]

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
1991	"Thunderstruck"	Best Heavy Metal/Hard Rock Video	Nominated

Music Victoria Awards

The Music Victoria Awards are an annual awards night celebrating Victorian music. They commenced in 2005.

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2015^[29]	AC/DC	Hall of Fame	Won

Rock on Request Awards

The Rock on Request Awards are hosted annually by the music webzine Rock on Request. AC/DC have received one award.^[30]

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2008	AC/DC	Best Reunion	Won

UK Music Video Awards

The UK Music Video Awards is an annual award ceremony founded in 2008 to recognise creativity, technical excellence and innovation in music videos and moving images for music.^[31] AC/DC has received two awards from two nominations.

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2009	Black Ice	Best Music AD	Won
	Rocks the Office	The Innovation Award	Won

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External links

• AC/DC official website