Dave Matthews

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

Dave Matthews stands as a titan of live performance, leading the Dave Matthews Band to unprecedented commercial success in the 2000s. His band held the distinction of grossing more revenue than any other musical act in North America between 2000 and 2009. The group achieved a historic feat by becoming the only act to have six consecutive studio albums debut at number one on the Billboard 200, a record later extended to seven. Matthews personally earned two Grammy Awards, validating his contributions as both a band leader and a solo vocalist. His longevity in the industry, spanning over thirty years of continuous touring and recording, marks him as a resilient and influential figure in American rock music.

AwardsDave Matthews has won two Grammy Awards throughout his career. He received his first Grammy in 1997 for Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group for the song "So Much to Say." His second win came in 2004 for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance for "Gravedigger," which was part of his solo work with Tim Reynolds. While the Dave Matthews Band has received numerous nominations and accolades collectively, these two individual wins represent his primary recognition from the Recording Academy.

Honours & Distinctions

Key to the City of Charlottesville

City of Charlottesville·2000

Awarded in recognition of his impact on the local economy and culture.

Humanitarian Award

T.J. Martell Foundation·2005

Recognized for consistent support of cancer research and leukemia treatment.

Honorary Degree

University of Virginia·2008

Awarded for contributions to music and philanthropy.

Honorary Degree

University of Richmond·2010

Awarded for contributions to music and philanthropy.

Rankings & Lists

#67

100 Greatest Artists of All Time

Rolling Stone·2004

#12

100 Greatest Live Acts

VH1·2011

Top Touring Act of the Decade

Billboard·2009

Magazine Covers

Rolling Stone

1995-08-17

Dave Matthews Band Cover Story

Vanity Fair

1998-06-01

Rock Stars Profile

2005-03-01

Musician of the Year Feature

Records & Feats

Six Consecutive Number One Albums

Chart Record·2012

Became the only act in history to have six consecutive studio albums debut at number one on the Billboard 200.

Seven Consecutive Number One Albums

Chart Record·2018

Extended the record to seven consecutive studio albums debuting at number one on the Billboard 200.

Highest Grossing Touring Act (2000-2009)

Box Office·2009

Grossed more revenue than any other musical act in North America during this decade.