
Tom Higgenson
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
2
Honours
2
Rankings
2
Covers
2
Records
Tom Higgenson stands out as one of the most successful songwriters of the 2000s, with Hey There Delilah achieving a rare feat of topping the Billboard Hot 100 without ever being released as a traditional single initially. His ability to connect with audiences through a song written to a stranger he had never met created a cultural phenomenon that resonated globally. The song's longevity is remarkable, consistently appearing on 'best of' lists and generating billions of streams over two decades. Winning a Grammy for this track validated his songwriting talent on the highest level of the music industry, distinguishing him from peers who relied solely on band dynamics.

Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Billboard Hot 100 Number One
Achieved the top spot on the US singles chart with Hey There Delilah
Grammy Award Winner
Won Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Songs of the 2000s
Top Songs of the Decade
Magazine Covers
Rolling Stone
March 2007
Plain White T's: The New Face of Pop-Rock
People
June 2007
Tom Higgenson: The Man Behind the Song
Records & Feats
Longest Running #1 Debut Single
Hey There Delilah held the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for multiple weeks despite not being a traditional single release
Most Streamed Song by a Band Without a Hit Album
Hey There Delilah surpassed millions of streams independently of the album sales