Laura Branigan

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

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Laura Branigan's legacy is anchored by her record-breaking hit "Gloria," which spent 36 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, a record for a female artist at the time. Her album Self Control went platinum, and her music has remained culturally relevant through film soundtracks, video games, and the 2019 Stanley Cup run. Her powerful voice and dramatic style continue to influence artists and resonate with fans.

AwardsLaura Branigan won the Tokyo Music Festival in 1984 with "The Lucky One." She also earned platinum certifications for "Gloria" and the album Self Control. She was nominated for a Grammy but never won.

Honours & Distinctions

Platinum certification for 'Gloria'

RIAA·1982

The single was certified platinum for sales of over one million copies in the U.S.

Platinum certification for album 'Self Control'

RIAA·1984

The album was certified platinum in the U.S.

Records & Feats

First female artist to spend 36 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 with a single

Chart Record·1982

'Gloria' spent 36 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, a record for a female artist at the time.