The Cranberries
Awards & Honours
32
Awards Won
3
Honours
4
Rankings
5
Covers
3
Records
The Cranberries stand as one of the most successful Irish bands in history, selling nearly 50 million records worldwide. Their achievement of reaching one billion views for the "Zombie" music video marks a historic milestone for Irish music on YouTube. Winning the Ivor Novello Award for "Zombie" highlighted their songwriting prowess, while their Juno Award win cemented their status in Canada. The band's ability to maintain relevance across three decades, from the grunge era to the digital age, speaks to the enduring quality of their catalog.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Guinness World Record
First Irish band music video to reach one billion views on YouTube for "Zombie"
Irish Music Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted for their significant contribution to Irish music culture
Order of Cultural Merit Nomination
Recognized for outstanding contribution to Irish arts and culture
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Albums of the 1990s
Greatest Rock Songs of All Time
Top Selling Alternative Rock Bands
Greatest Bands of All Time
Magazine Covers
Rolling Stone
1994-06-15
The Cranberries: The New Face of Rock
NME
1994-03-10
Dolores O'Riordan: Voice of a Generation
Spin
1995-02-01
Alternative Nation
Melody Maker
1993-11-20
The Irish Invasion Continues
Vogue
1995-09-01
Fashion and Music: The 90s Look
Records & Feats
Most Views for Irish Music Video
Zombie became the first Irish music video to surpass one billion views on YouTube
Highest Selling Irish Act of the 90s
Sold nearly 50 million albums worldwide, making them the best-selling Irish act of the decade
Longest Running UK Number One Album
No Need to Argue spent multiple weeks at number one in the UK chart