Kimbra - Awards & Nominations

Date of Birth	27-March-1990
Place of Birth	Hamilton (New Zealand, North Island, Waikato Region, Realm of New Zealand)
Nationality	New Zealand
Also know as	Kimbra Lee Johnson, Kimbra Johnson
Profession	Singer, Songwriter, Musician
Kimbra Lee Johnson, known mononymously as Kimbra, is a New Zealand recording artist based in Melbourne, Australia. Kimbra's unique musical style draws from many different genres, often blending more modern electropop and R&B with classic jazz and soul musical elements. Her musical influences range from Prince and soul singer Minnie Riperton, to Björk and Jeff Buckley. Her unique style was showcased on her debut album, Vows, which was released in Australia in 2011. Singles from the album include "Cameo Lover", "Good Intent" and "Two Way Street". A reworked version of the album was released in Europe and the United States in 2012. It featured several new songs, including "Come Into My Head", "Warrior", and a cover of Nina Simone's "Plain Gold Ring". On 29 August 2011, she released her debut album, Vows, which reached the top 5 in New Zealand and Australia. On 22 May 2012, the album was released in North America, debuting at number 14 on the Billboard charts. Kimbra is featured in the 2012 multi-platinum single "Somebody That I Used to Know" by Gotye.

Awards by Kimbra

Check all the awards nominated and won by Kimbra.

2014

Nominations 2014 »

Award Nominated	Nominated Work
World Music Award for World’s Best Song	Somebody That I Used to Know
World Music Award for World’s Best Female Artist
World Music Award for World’s Best Entertainer of the Year
World Music Award for World’s Best Live Act

2013

Billboard Music Award for Top Radio Song	Honored for : Somebody That I Used to Know
Billboard Music Award for Top Hot 100 Song	Honored for : Somebody That I Used to Know

2012

Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

Honored for : Somebody That I Used To Know

Echo Award for Song of the Year

Honored for : Somebody That I Used to Know

Grammy Award for Record of the Year

Honored for : Somebody That I Used To Know

(featuring Kimbra, Gotye aka Wally de Backer - artist, producer, engineer/mixer; François Tétaz - engineer/mixer; William Bowden - mastering engineer)

Nominations 2012 »

Award Nominated	Nominated Work
MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year	Somebody That I Used To Know
MTV Europe Music Award for Best Song	Somebody That I Used to Know
Grammy Award for Record of the Year	Somebody That I Used To Know Featuring Kimbra","Gotye aka Wally de Backer - artist, producer, engineer/mixer; François Tétaz - engineer/mixer; William Bowden - mastering engineer
Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance	Somebody That I Used To Know Featuring Kimbra / Track from: Making Mirrors
Echo Award for Song of the Year	Somebody That I Used to Know
MTV Video Music Award for Most Share-Worthy Video	Somebody That I Used To Know
Soul Train Music Award for Best International Performance (CENTRICTV.com)	Somebody That I Used to Know
MTV Video Music Award for Best Editing	Somebody That I Used To Know Editor: Natasha Pincus
Teen Choice Award for Choice Rock Song	Somebody That I Used to Know
MTV Europe Music Award for Best Australia & New Zealand Act
Teen Choice Award for Choice Break-Up Song	Somebody That I Used to Know
Teen Choice Award for Choice Music: Breakout Artist

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