Awards & Winners

Kimbra

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