The Corrs

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

The Corrs achieved a level of commercial success rarely seen by Irish acts. They hold the distinction of being the first act to occupy the top two spots on the UK Albums Chart simultaneously. Their sales figures place them among the best-selling artists of all time in Ireland and Australia. In 2026, they were recognized on the Official UK Chart list as having some of the biggest albums of all time, sitting alongside legends like U2. Their receipt of MBEs from Queen Elizabeth II underscores the national pride they generated for Ireland.

AwardsThe Corrs have won numerous awards recognizing their commercial success and contribution to music. They secured the Brit Award for Best International Group in 1999 and multiple MTV Europe Music Awards. Their dominance in the Irish market led to several IRMA Awards, including Album of the Year for Talk on Corners. Globally, they were honored with World Music Awards for being the World's Best Selling Irish Act in consecutive years. These accolades highlight their ability to translate local talent into international stardom.

Honours & Distinctions

Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

Queen Elizabeth II·2005

Awarded to all four members for services to music and charity.

Guinness World Record

Guinness World Records·1997

First act to hold the top two positions in the UK album charts simultaneously.

Irish Music Hall of Fame Induction

Irish Music Hall of Fame·2005

Inducted for their significant contribution to Irish music.

Rankings & Lists

#Top Tier

Biggest Albums of All Time

Official UK Chart·2026

#10

Greatest Irish Bands

Rolling Stone·2020

Magazine Covers

Vogue

1998-05

The Corrs Feature

Rolling Stone

1998-06

Rise of the Corrs

NME

1997-12

Talk on Corners Cover Story

Elle

1999-02

Fashion and Music

Records & Feats

Simultaneous Top Two UK Albums

Chart Record·1997

First act to hold #1 and #2 on the UK Albums Chart at the same time.

Best-Selling Irish Act

Sales·1999

Recognized as the World's Best Selling Irish Act by World Music Awards for three consecutive years.

UK Album of the Year

Chart Record·1997

Talk on Corners was the highest-selling album in the UK in 1997.