Backstreet Boys
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
2
Honours
5
Records
The Backstreet Boys have achieved a series of notable distinctions throughout their career, underscoring their influence in popular music. They have sold over 150 million records globally, establishing their position as the best-selling boy band in history. Their albums Backstreet Boys and Millennium both earned Diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), a distinction few groups attain multiple times. They hold the record as the only boy band to have their first ten albums reach the Top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart, a feat previously accomplished only by Led Zeppelin among groups. Furthermore, their album DNA, released in 2019, debuted at number one, making them the first boy band to top the U.S. album charts across three distinct decades. These achievements reflect a sustained commercial success and chart presence that few musical acts can match.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located at 6925 Hollywood Boulevard, two days after their 20th anniversary.
Grammy Hall of Fame Induction
Their song "I Want It That Way" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, recognizing its lasting qualitative or historical significance.
Records & Feats
Best-Selling Boy Band of All Time
The group has sold over 150 million records worldwide, making them the highest-selling boy band in music history.
First Group Since Led Zeppelin with Ten Consecutive Top 10 Albums
The Backstreet Boys are the first group since Led Zeppelin to have their first ten albums debut within the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart.
Only Boy Band with Ten Consecutive Top 10 Albums
They are the sole boy band in history to achieve the feat of having their first ten albums enter the top 10 on the Billboard 200.
Only Boy Band to Top U.S. Album Charts in Three Decades
With their album DNA reaching number one in 2019, they became the first boy band to achieve a number one album in the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s.
Multiple Diamond-Certified Albums
Both their albums, Backstreet Boys (US) and Millennium, have been certified Diamond by the RIAA, signifying sales of over 10 million units each.