Gay & Lesbian American Music Awards
The Gay & Lesbian American Music Awards spanned five years and provided the foundation for the recognition of the excellence of LGBT artists. The first awards covered an eligibility period of June 1, 1995 through May 31, 1996, with a ceremony held on October 6. Following awards covered the calendar year releases for 1997, 1998 and 1999, with ceremonies held on March 9, 1998, April 12, 1999, and April 22, 2000. Wainwright received one award from four nominations.
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Rufus Wainwright | Best Debut Artist | Won | |
| Rufus Wainwright | Album of the Year | Nominated | ||
| "April Fools" | Video of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Pop Recording | Nominated |
Read more about this topic: List Of Awards And Nominations Received By Rufus Wainwright
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