Bing Crosby

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

Bing Crosby stands as one of the most decorated entertainers in history. He holds the distinction of being the first performer to prerecord his radio shows and master commercial recordings onto magnetic tape, a practice that became the industry standard. His accolades include three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a rare achievement shared by only a few others. He was named the "most admired man alive" in 1948 polls, surpassing Jackie Robinson and Pope Pius XII.

AwardsBing Crosby won the Academy Award for Best Actor for Going My Way (1944). He received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1962 and the first Grammy Global Achievement Award in 1963. He was honored with the Kennedy Center Honors posthumously in 1977. His honors include induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1986), the Songwriters Hall of Fame (1972), and the Country Music Hall of Fame (1997).

Honours & Distinctions

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame·1986

Inducted for his foundational contributions to music.

Songwriters Hall of Fame

Songwriters Hall of Fame·1972

Inducted for his songwriting and performance legacy.

Country Music Hall of Fame

Country Music Hall of Fame·1997

Inducted for his influence on country music.

Presidential Medal of Freedom

United States Government·1977

Awarded posthumously for his contributions to the nation.

Rankings & Lists

#12

100 Greatest Artists of All Time

Rolling Stone·2004

Top Artist of the 20th Century

Billboard·1999

Magazine Covers

TIME

January 10, 1949

The Man Who Made America Sing

Records & Feats

Best-Selling Single of All Time

Chart Record·1942

"White Christmas" remains the best-selling single in history.

First Performer to Prerecord Radio Shows

Career Milestone·1947

Pioneered the use of magnetic tape for radio broadcasting.

Most Admired Man Alive

Public Opinion·1948

Ranked #1 in national polls in 1948.