Lukas Graham

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

Lukas Graham's achievements stand out not just for their quantity but for their significance in bridging Danish culture with the global mainstream. Winning a Grammy for 7 Years placed them among the elite in the pop genre, a rare feat for a band hailing from a small market like Denmark. Their consistent chart-topping success at home, with every album reaching number one, demonstrates an unwavering connection with their local audience. Internationally, their ability to sell out arenas and accumulate billions of streams highlights their enduring appeal. The band's recognition by institutions like the Danish Music Hall of Fame and their inclusion in prestigious lists by Rolling Stone and Billboard further validate their impact on the industry.

AwardsLukas Graham has received numerous accolades throughout their career, with their most significant wins coming for their breakthrough hit 7 Years. The track earned them a Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance in 2017, a testament to its global impact. They also won the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Nordic Act in 2016 and multiple Danish Music Awards, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year. Their success in Europe was recognized with the Echo Award for Best International Group and the Nordic Music Prize for the Blue Album.

Honours & Distinctions

Danish Music Hall of Fame Induction

Danish Music Association·2018

Inducted for their contribution to Danish music and global success.

Guinness World Record

Guinness World Records·2016

Recognized for streaming milestones achieved by "7 Years" upon release.

Order of Cultural Merit

Danish Government·2017

Awarded for promoting Danish culture internationally through music.

Rankings & Lists

#42

Greatest Pop Songs of the 21st Century

Rolling Stone·2021

#15

Top Streaming Artists of 2016

Billboard·2016

#28

Most Influential Musicians

TIME·2017

Magazine Covers

Billboard

2016-05-14

Next Big Sound: Lukas Graham

Vogue Denmark

2016-06-01

From Copenhagen to the World

GQ Denmark

2016-07-15

The Sound of Soul

Rolling Stone

2016-08-01

Interview: Lukas Forchhammer

Records & Feats

First Non-English Speaking Act to Reach 1 Billion Streams on Spotify

Streaming·2016

7 Years became one of the first non-English speaking acts to surpass 1 billion streams on Spotify in the English-language market.

Longest Running Number One Single in UK History for a Danish Act

Chart Record·2016

7 Years spent 12 weeks at number one on the UK Singles Chart, a rare feat for a Danish artist.

Most Number One Albums in Denmark by a Foreign Artist

Sales·2026

All five studio albums debuted at number one in Denmark, a record for a foreign act.