List of awards and nominations received by Elton John (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "List of awards and nominations received by Elton John" in English language version.

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16web.archive.org

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4worldradiohistory.com

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3tonyawards.com

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anketazebrik.cz

"2010-2004 – Anketa Žebřík".

archive.org

Guinness World Records 2009 states that "Candle in the Wind 1997" is the "best-selling single since charts began". John's 1997 song has sold the most copies when looking at copies sold since charts began, as verified in Guinness World Records. Guinness World Records. 2008. ISBN 978-1-904994-37-4. See also: Guinness World Records, 2009 Edition, pages 14, 15 & 169 [1] Archived 26 February 2013 at the Wayback Machine

archive.today

"BBC News UK Arise, Sir Elton!". 19 April 2013. Archived from the original on 19 April 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
"ELTON JOHN'S KNIGHTHOOD TOPS 1,000 ROYAL AWARDS". Chicago Tribune. 31 December 1997. Archived from the original on 28 January 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
O'Haire, Patricia (6 October 1999). "News Beat". Daily News. New York. Archived from the original on 15 August 2011. Retrieved 24 April 2016.

bbc.co.uk

news.bbc.co.uk

"BBC News UK Arise, Sir Elton!". 19 April 2013. Archived from the original on 19 April 2013. Retrieved 28 January 2019.

bbc.co.uk

"Sir Elton given France's highest civilian award Legion d'Honneur". BBC. Archived from the original on 22 June 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2019.

bbc.com

Savage, Mark (24 January 2018). "BBC: Elton John to make statement on future". BBC News. Archived from the original on 11 August 2019. Retrieved 15 January 2020.

billboard.com

"Elton John on Being the Top Male Solo Artist of All Time". Billboard. Archived from the original on 20 September 2020. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
"Greatest of All Time Artists". Billboard. Archived from the original on 14 November 2019. Retrieved 15 November 2019.

books.google.com

"Billboard". 21 May 1994.
"Billboard". June 1996.
"Billboard". 29 May 1999.
"Billboard". June 1996.
"Billboard". 29 May 1999.

britishlgbtawards.com

chicagotribune.com

"ELTON JOHN'S KNIGHTHOOD TOPS 1,000 ROYAL AWARDS". Chicago Tribune. 31 December 1997. Archived from the original on 28 January 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2019.

cnn.com

Mizelle, Shawna; Fossum, Sam (23 September 2022). "Biden surprises Elton John with National Humanities Medal at White House". CNN. Retrieved 23 September 2022.

eltonjohn.com

"About: All About Elton: Bio". Elton John. Archived from the original on 15 July 2010. Retrieved 6 August 2010.

ew.com

"Elton John is closer to EGOT status after 2023 Emmys nomination for Farewell From Dodger Stadium". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 14, 2023.

forbes.com

"Elton John". Forbes. Archived from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
Beech, Mark (28 August 2017). "Elton John's Diana Tribute Still Best-Selling Chart Single, 20 Years On". Forbes. Archived from the original on 16 July 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021. As the world remembers the tragic death of the Princess of Wales 20 years ago, data confirms that a tribute record to her remains the best-selling chart single of all time.

goodmorningamerica.com

"Elton John on why he's retiring from touring: 'I'd rather be with my children'". Good Morning America. 25 January 2018. Archived from the original on 27 October 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.

grammy.com

"Elton John – Artist". Grammys.com. 23 November 2020. Retrieved June 23, 2021.

imageshack.us

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Guinness World Records 2009 states that "Candle in the Wind 1997" is the "best-selling single since charts began". John's 1997 song has sold the most copies when looking at copies sold since charts began, as verified in Guinness World Records. Guinness World Records. 2008. ISBN 978-1-904994-37-4. See also: Guinness World Records, 2009 Edition, pages 14, 15 & 169 [1] Archived 26 February 2013 at the Wayback Machine

independent.co.uk

"Married gay couples can have coats of arms for first time in history". The Independent. 8 October 2015. Archived from the original on 9 March 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2017.

mtv.com

"Your 2022 VMA Nominations Are Here: Jack Harlow, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Nas X Lead The Pack". MTV. Retrieved 2022-07-26.

musicweek.com

Ashton, Robert (24 May 2010). "Heritage Award for Elton John venue". Music Week. Archived from the original on 23 November 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2010.

nme.com

"Elton John sets new UK charts record with his latest single". NME. 14 October 2021. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
Reilly, Nick (3 September 2019). "Elton John honoured with new collection of Royal Mail stamps". NME. Retrieved 18 September 2022.

nydailynews.com

O'Haire, Patricia (6 October 1999). "News Beat". Daily News. New York. Archived from the original on 15 August 2011. Retrieved 24 April 2016.

officialcharts.com

"Elton John". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 9 March 2015. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
"Elton John sets new Official Chart record with Top 10s across six decades". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 24 October 2021.

oscars.org

"67th Academy Awards". Oscars.org. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
"92nd Academy Awards". Oscars.org. Retrieved June 23, 2021.

riaa.com

"RIAA News Room – The American Recording Industry Announces its Artists of the Century". Recording Industry Association of America website. RIAA. 10 November 1999. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 8 February 2010. 'Candle in the Wind 1997' soon surpassed Bing Crosby's 'White Christmas' to become the best-selling single of all time.

rollingstone.com

Greene, Andy (14 March 2014). "Elton John & Bernie Taupin on 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
"The Immortals: The First Fifty". Rolling Stone. No. 946. 2 December 2010. Archived from the original on 16 March 2006.

singers.org

"Ella Award Special Events". 12 February 2011. Archived from the original on 14 May 2015. Retrieved 10 May 2015.

thebreeze.co.nz

"Elton John sets new UK music chart record six decades after career began". The Breeze. Retrieved 25 January 2022.

thegazette.co.uk

"No. 54255". The London Gazette (Supplement). 29 December 1995. p. 9.
"No. 62866". The London Gazette (1st supplement). 27 December 2019. p. N25.

tonyawards.com

"Winners – 1998". Tony Awards.com. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
"Winners – 2000". Tony Awards.com. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
"Winners – 2009". Tony Awards.com. Retrieved June 23, 2021.

udiscovermusic.com

Sexton, Paul (13 October 2021). "Elton John Becomes First Act To Have UK Top Ten Hits In Six Decades". uDiscover Music. Retrieved 12 January 2022.

ultimateclassicrock.com

"Album of the Year: 2016 Ultimate Classic Rock Awards". 6 December 2016.

web.archive.org

"Elton John on why he's retiring from touring: 'I'd rather be with my children'". Good Morning America. 25 January 2018. Archived from the original on 27 October 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
"Elton John". Forbes. Archived from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
Savage, Mark (24 January 2018). "BBC: Elton John to make statement on future". BBC News. Archived from the original on 11 August 2019. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
"Elton John". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 9 March 2015. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
"Elton John on Being the Top Male Solo Artist of All Time". Billboard. Archived from the original on 20 September 2020. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
Beech, Mark (28 August 2017). "Elton John's Diana Tribute Still Best-Selling Chart Single, 20 Years On". Forbes. Archived from the original on 16 July 2021. Retrieved 16 July 2021. As the world remembers the tragic death of the Princess of Wales 20 years ago, data confirms that a tribute record to her remains the best-selling chart single of all time.
"RIAA News Room – The American Recording Industry Announces its Artists of the Century". Recording Industry Association of America website. RIAA. 10 November 1999. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 8 February 2010. 'Candle in the Wind 1997' soon surpassed Bing Crosby's 'White Christmas' to become the best-selling single of all time.
Guinness World Records 2009 states that "Candle in the Wind 1997" is the "best-selling single since charts began". John's 1997 song has sold the most copies when looking at copies sold since charts began, as verified in Guinness World Records. Guinness World Records. 2008. ISBN 978-1-904994-37-4. See also: Guinness World Records, 2009 Edition, pages 14, 15 & 169 [1] Archived 26 February 2013 at the Wayback Machine
"Greatest of All Time Artists". Billboard. Archived from the original on 14 November 2019. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
"AC's Top Artists" (PDF). Billboard. 23 July 2011. p. 16. Archived (PDF) from the original on 4 August 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
"The Immortals: The First Fifty". Rolling Stone. No. 946. 2 December 2010. Archived from the original on 16 March 2006.
"About: All About Elton: Bio". Elton John. Archived from the original on 15 July 2010. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
"Married gay couples can have coats of arms for first time in history". The Independent. 8 October 2015. Archived from the original on 9 March 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
"Ella Award Special Events". 12 February 2011. Archived from the original on 14 May 2015. Retrieved 10 May 2015.
Ashton, Robert (24 May 2010). "Heritage Award for Elton John venue". Music Week. Archived from the original on 23 November 2012. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
"Sir Elton given France's highest civilian award Legion d'Honneur". BBC. Archived from the original on 22 June 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2019.

worldradiohistory.com

"AC's Top Artists" (PDF). Billboard. 23 July 2011. p. 16. Archived (PDF) from the original on 4 August 2021. Retrieved 24 July 2021.
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