Sonny & Cher
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rankings
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Covers
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Records
Sonny & Cher's achievements are measured less by trophies and more by their lasting footprint. "I Got You Babe" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2017, a recognition of its cultural and historical significance. Rolling Stone placed them at No. 18 on their list of the 20 Greatest Duos of All Time, calling them "the ultimate '60s pop duo." Their television work earned them a place in the history of the variety show format, and Cher's later solo success only amplified their shared legacy. The duo sold over 40 million records worldwide, a figure that puts them among the best-selling acts of the 1960s.
Honours & Distinctions
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Star at 7018 Hollywood Boulevard, category: Motion Pictures
Grammy Hall of Fame
"I Got You Babe" inducted for its historical significance
Rankings & Lists
20 Greatest Duos of All Time
Magazine Covers
Rolling Stone
November 30, 1972
Sonny & Cher: The Comeback
Billboard
August 7, 1965
Sonny & Cher: The New Sound of Pop
Life
August 27, 1965
Sonny & Cher: The Hip Young Couple
TV Guide
April 14, 1973
Sonny & Cher: TV's Hottest Couple
Records & Feats
First husband-and-wife duo to host a prime-time variety show
The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour (1971–1974) was the first variety show co-hosted by a married couple, paving the way for future duo-hosted programs.
Most-streamed 1960s song by a duo on Spotify
"I Got You Babe" has surpassed 500 million streams on Spotify, making it one of the most-streamed songs from the 1960s by a duo.