Isaac Hayes
Awards & Honours
13
Awards Won
5
Honours
3
Rankings
3
Covers
2
Records
Isaac Hayes stands as a monumental figure in music history, achieving what few artists ever do: dominating both the recording studio and the silver screen. His win for the Academy Award for Best Original Song was a watershed moment, breaking barriers for Black composers in Hollywood. With three Grammy Awards and inductions into two of the most prestigious halls of fame, his impact is undeniable. He was the first Black artist to win an Oscar for a song composition in a competitive field, a feat that paved the way for future generations of composers.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted as part of the songwriting duo Porter & Hayes.
Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction
Honored for his extensive contribution to songwriting.
Honorary King of the Ada Region
Crowned for humanitarian work and support of African communities.
BMI Icon
Highest honor given by BMI for enduring influence.
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Received a star for contributions to the entertainment industry.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Albums of All Time
100 Greatest Singers of All Time
Top 100 Artists of the 20th Century
Magazine Covers
Time Magazine
1972-02-14
The Soul Man of the Year
Ebony
1971-06-01
Isaac Hayes: The Shaft Phenomenon
Jet
1972-03-01
Oscar Winner Isaac Hayes
Records & Feats
First Black Artist to Win Oscar for Song Composition
Became the first Black artist to win an Academy Award for Best Original Song in a competitive field for "Theme from Shaft".
Longest Continuous Spoken Word Segment in a Hit Single
Featured an extended spoken-word section in "Theme from Shaft" that defied radio conventions.