Wolf Mother - Awards and Nominations

Wolfmother awards and nominations
Awards and nominations
Award Wins Nominations
APRA Awards
3 3
ARIA Music Awards
3 10
Brit Awards
0 1
Grammy Awards
1 1
J Awards
1 1
Jack Awards
1 2
MTV Australia Awards
0 7
Totals
Awards won 9
Nominations 25

Upon its release, Wolfmother's debut album won the 2005 J Award for Best Australian Album. Also in 2005, the song "Woman" was nominated for Single of the Year and Best Breakthrough Artist – Single at the ARIA Awards, eventually losing out to Ben Lee's "Catch My Disease" and End of Fashion's "O Yeah", respectively. In 2006 Wolfmother's Australian success continued – they received nominations for Spankin' New Aussie Artist, Best New Group and Best Rock Video (for "Mind's Eye") at the MTV Australia Awards; and were nominated for the Jack Award for Best Live Band. At the 2006 ARIA Awards, the band won Best Breakthrough Album, Best Rock Album (both for Wolfmother) and Best Group, and received nominations for Album of the Year (for Wolfmother) and Single of the Year (for "Mind's Eye") – a total of three wins from five nominations.

In 2007, Wolfmother received their first award nominations from outside of their home country. At the 2007 BRIT Awards, they were nominated for the award for International Breakthrough Act, ultimately losing out to American band Orson. In the United States, the band won the Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance at the 2007 ceremony for their song "Woman". Wolfmother were re-nominated for Best Live Band at the 2007 Jack Awards, and this time the trio won it. Several nominations were again received at the MTV Australias, this time for Best Group, Viewer's Choice Award, Best Rock Video and Video of the Year (both for "Joker & the Thief"). In 2008 Wolfmother received one award from one nomination – the APRA Award for Most Played Australian Work Overseas, for their song "Woman".

APRA Awards

The annual APRA Awards are presented by the Australasian Performing Right Association. Wolfmother has received three awards from three nominations.

Year Recipient Award Result
2006 Andrew Stockdale
Chris Ross
Myles Heskett
Breakthrough Songwriter Award Won
2007 Songwriter of the Year Won
2008 "Woman" Most Played Australian Work Overseas Won
ARIA Music Awards

The annual ARIA Music Awards are presented by the Australian Recording Industry Association. Wolfmother has received three awards from ten nominations.

Year Recipient Award Result
2005 "Woman" Single of the Year Nominated
Best Breakthrough Artist – Single Nominated
2006 Wolfmother Best Breakthrough Album Won
Best Rock Album Won
Album of the Year Nominated
Wolfmother Best Group Won
"Mind's Eye" Single of the Year Nominated
2007 Wolfmother Best Group Nominated
"Joker & the Thief" Highest Selling Single Nominated
2008 Please Experience Wolfmother Live Best Music DVD Nominated
BRIT Awards

The annual BRIT Awards are presented by the British Phonographic Industry. Wolfmother has received one nomination.

Year Recipient Award Result
2007 Wolfmother International Breakthrough Act Nominated
Grammy Awards

The annual Grammy Awards are presented by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Wolfmother has received one award from one nomination.

Year Recipient Award Result
2007 "Woman" Best Hard Rock Performance Won
J Award

The annual J Award is presented by Australian radio station Triple J. Wolfmother has received one award from one nomination.

Year Recipient Award Result
2005 Wolfmother Best Australian Album Won
Jack Awards

The annual Jack Awards are presented in Australia and sponsored by American Tennessee whiskey company Jack Daniel's. Wolfmother has received one award from two nominations.

Year Recipient Award Result
2006 Wolfmother Best Live Band Nominated
2007 Wolfmother Best Live Band Won
MTV Australia Awards

The annual MTV Australia Awards are presented by television channel MTV Australia. Wolfmother has received seven nominations.

Year Recipient Award Result
2006 Wolfmother Spankin' New Aussie Artist Nominated
Best Group Nominated
"Mind's Eye" Best Rock Video Nominated
2007 Wolfmother Best Group Nominated
Viewers' Choice Award Nominated
"Joker & the Thief" Best Rock Video Nominated
Video of the Year Nominated

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