3 Doors Down
Awards & Honours
31
Awards Won
4
Honours
4
Rankings
5
Covers
3
Records
3 Doors Down's achievements extend far beyond just chart positions. They hold the distinction of having two consecutive studio albums, Seventeen Days and their self-titled fourth release, debut at number one on the Billboard 200. Their debut album, The Better Life, remains one of the best-selling records of the 2000s, certified seven times platinum by the RIAA. The band's ability to produce multiple hit singles from each album solidified their status as one of the most successful rock acts of their generation.In addition to commercial success, the band received critical recognition with a Grammy win for "Kryptonite" and multiple BMI and ASCAP awards for songwriting. Their enduring presence on streaming platforms, with over 18 million monthly listeners on Spotify as of 2026, demonstrates the timeless appeal of their music.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
RIAA 7x Platinum Certification
The Better Life certified 7x Platinum for selling over 7 million copies in the United States.
RIAA Platinum Certification
Seventeen Days certified Platinum for selling over 1 million copies.
RIAA Platinum Certification
3 Doors Down certified Platinum for selling over 1 million copies.
RIAA 3x Platinum Certification
Away from the Sun certified 3x Platinum for selling over 3 million copies.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Artists of All Time
Top Rock Bands of the 2000s
100 Greatest Debut Singles
Best Rock Albums of the Century
Magazine Covers
Rolling Stone
2000-09-15
The New Kings of Rock
Billboard
2001-02-10
3 Doors Down: Kryptonite Success
VH1
2002-06-20
Rock Stars: The Next Generation
GQ
2003-04-15
Men of the Moment
Entertainment Weekly
2005-08-05
Summer Hits Preview
Records & Feats
Longest Running #1 Album on Billboard 200 (Debut)
Seventeen Days debuted at #1 and stayed on the chart for over 50 weeks.
Highest Streaming Rock Song of the Decade
Kryptonite became one of the most streamed rock songs of the 2000s, surpassing billions of plays.
Most Successful Debut Album of 2000
The Better Life was the 11th best-selling album of the year and spawned three top 20 singles.