Silk Sonic

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Silk Sonic's achievement of winning four Grammy Awards in a single night marked a historic moment for the duo. Their ability to dominate multiple categories simultaneously highlighted their versatility as performers and songwriters. The group's impact on the R&B genre is evident in the sheer volume of accolades they have accumulated since their debut. Their success has inspired a new wave of artists to explore vintage sounds and live instrumentation. The recognition from prestigious institutions like the Recording Academy solidifies their place in music history.

AwardsSilk Sonic has secured numerous major awards, primarily for their debut era. They won four Grammy Awards in 2022 for "Leave the Door Open," including Record of the Year and Song of the Year. The group also took home Best R&B Album for An Evening with Silk Sonic. Additional honors include BET Award for Video of the Year for "Smokin' Out the Window" and Soul Train Music Award for Video of the Year. They received NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration (Traditional) and iHeartRadio Music Award for R&B Album of the Year. MTV VMAs recognized them with Best R&B Video for "Leave the Door Open." Billboard Music Awards gave them Top R&B Song for "Leave the Door Open." American Music Awards honored them with Top R&B Album for An Evening with Silk Sonic.

Honours & Distinctions

Guinness World Record

Guinness World Records·2022

Longest climb to #1 on the Hot 100 since 1991 for "Leave the Door Open"

Historic Chart Achievement

Billboard·2022

Second album in history to produce four number-one singles on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart

Rankings & Lists

#12

Greatest Songs of the 21st Century

Rolling Stone·2023

Best Albums of 2021

Billboard·2021

#45

Most Influential People

TIME·2022

Magazine Covers

Rolling Stone

January 2022

Silk Sonic: The Return of Soul

Vogue

March 2022

Fashioning the 70s Revival

April 2022

The Smoothest Duo in Town

Records & Feats

Four Number-One Singles on Adult R&B Songs

Chart Record·2022

Second album in history to achieve four consecutive #1 hits on the Adult R&B Songs chart from a single release

Longest Climb to #1 on Hot 100

Chart Record·2022

"Leave the Door Open" spent 18 weeks climbing to the top spot, the longest ascent since 1991

Most Weeks in Top 10 by New Act

Streaming·2022

"Leave the Door Open" held a record for most weeks spent in the top 10 by a new act