Bon Iver
Awards & Honours
34
Awards Won
4
Honours
5
Rankings
5
Covers
3
Records
Bon Iver has racked up an impressive collection of awards, including four Grammys and a BRIT Award, but their influence goes deeper than trophies. Their debut album For Emma, Forever Ago is often cited as one of the most important indie albums of the 2000s, and their self-titled follow-up landed on countless best-of-decade lists. The band's willingness to experiment, from the orchestral pop of Bon Iver to the fractured electronics of 22, A Million, has kept them relevant and respected. They've headlined major festivals like Glastonbury and Coachella, and their albums consistently top charts worldwide. In 2019, i,i became their first number one on the Billboard 200, a testament to their enduring appeal.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Wisconsin Hall of Fame
Inducted for cultural contributions to the state.
Wisconsin Arts Ambassador
Justin Vernon appointed as ambassador to promote arts in Wisconsin.
Guinness World Record: Most weeks at No. 1 on Billboard Folk Albums chart
Album Bon Iver spent 11 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Folk Albums chart.
Guinness World Record: Most concurrent top 10 entries on Billboard Alternative Albums chart
Album 22, A Million had three songs simultaneously in the top 10 of the Alternative Albums chart.
Rankings & Lists
500 Greatest Albums of All Time
500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Greatest of All Time Alternative Albums
Greatest Albums of the Decade 2010-2019
100 Best Indie Folk Albums of All Time
Magazine Covers
Rolling Stone
July 2012
Bon Iver: The Hermit Who Became a Rock Star
NME
October 2011
Bon Iver: The Quiet Genius
Paste
June 2012
Bon Iver: The Band That Changed Indie Music
The Fader
September 2016
Bon Iver: The Art of Reinvention
Billboard
September 2019
Bon Iver: The Return of the Folk Hero
Records & Feats
First No. 1 Album on the Billboard 200
i,i became Bon Iver's first album to top the Billboard 200 chart in 2019.
Most Streamed Indie Folk Album on Spotify
For Emma, Forever Ago surpassed 1.5 billion streams on Spotify as of 2025.
Headlined Glastonbury Festival
Performed to an estimated 100,000 attendees at the Pyramid Stage in 2012.