Ella Mai

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Covers

Ella Mai's achievements stand out in the competitive landscape of modern R&B. Winning a Grammy Award so early in her career highlighted her talent as a songwriter and performer. Her sweep of multiple Billboard and iHeartRadio awards in 2019 demonstrated her widespread popularity across different demographics. The Songwriter's Award from the Soul Train Music Awards further cemented her reputation as a serious artist committed to her craft. These accolades reflect not just commercial success but also critical acclaim for her contribution to the genre.

AwardsElla Mai has won numerous awards throughout her career, concentrated in the late 2010s following her breakthrough. She won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song for "Boo'd Up" at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards. At the 2019 Billboard Music Awards, she secured wins for Top R&B Artist, Top R&B Female Artist, and Top R&B Song. Her 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards haul included Top New Dance Artist, R&B/Hip-Hop Song of the Year, and R&B/Hip-Hop Artist of the Year. Additionally, she won three NAACP Image Awards in 2019 and two Soul Train Music Awards, including the Songwriter's Award.

Magazine Covers

Billboard

2018-12-01

Ella Mai: The Return of R&B

Rolling Stone

2019-01-15

Ella Mai on Breaking Through