Reinhard Mey

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Reinhard Mey's greatest achievement is the sheer longevity and consistency of his career. Over six decades, he has released more than 25 studio albums, each maintaining a remarkable level of quality. His song "Über den Wolken" has become a standard in German music, covered by artists across genres. In 2026, his collaboration with Konstantin Wecker earned a Grand Prix at the Montreal Festival, a rare international recognition for a German-language song. These accomplishments speak to his unique place in German cultural life.

AwardsReinhard Mey's career has been marked by numerous honours in the German-speaking music world, though specific awards are not well documented in English sources. He has received multiple gold and platinum certifications for his albums, and in 2026 he and Konstantin Wecker won a Grand Prix at the Montreal Festival for their song "Es Ist An Der Zeit".

Honours & Distinctions

Grand Prix Montreal

Montreal Festival·2026

Awarded for the song 'Es Ist An Der Zeit' with Konstantin Wecker.

Records & Feats

Longest-running career as a German-language singer-songwriter

Career Milestone·2020

Active since 1967, Mey has released albums for over 50 years, a record among German Liedermacher.