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Kelly Rowland is an American recording artist and actress who began her career with the American R&B girl group Destiny's Child, one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time.[1] During the group's hiatus, Rowland released her debut solo album Simply Deep in 2002, which included the worldwide number-one single "Dilemma" with American rapper Nelly, and "Stole". which reached the top 10 in several countries. The album was a commercial success; it was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA),[2] and sold more than 2.5 million copies worldwide.[3] Following the disbandment of Destiny's Child in 2005, Rowland released her second solo album Ms. Kelly in 2007, which spawned the singles "Like This" and "Work". In 2009, Rowland scored her second worldwide number-one hit with French DJ David Guetta, on his single "When Love Takes Over". Her third album Here I Am was released in 2011. It spawned the international top-ten singles "Commander" and "Down for Whatever", as well as the US R&B/Hip-Hop number-one "Motivation".
In 2003, Rowland received eight nominations and won five for the single "Dilemma", including Hot Rap Track of the Year at the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Awards, Favorite International Single at the Capital FM Awards, Record of the Year and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 45th Grammy Awards, and Best R&B Video at the MTV Video Music Awards, among others. The success of "When Love Takes Over" garnered Rowland more nominations throughout 2009 and 2010, winning two for Best Pop Dance Track at the International Dance Music Awards, and Best International DeeJay Favorite at the Danish DeeJay Awards. In 2011, she received six nominations and won two for Song of the Year for "Motivation" at the Soul Train Music Awards, and Ultimate TV Personality at the Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women of the Year Awards, for her role as a judge and mentor on The X Factor UK. Rowland has won four Grammy Awards, including three as a Destiny's Child member and one as a solo artist. Overall, she has won 25 awards from 72 nominations.
The ASCAP Pop Music Awards is an annual awards show by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), that honors songwriters in pop music. Rowland has received five awards from the company as a member of Destiny's Child and one award as a songwriter.[7]
"Grillz" (Nelly feat. Paul Wall e Ali & Gipp) (as a songwriter)
Won
ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards[]
The ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards is an annual awards show by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), that honors songwriters in hip-hop, R&B and soul music. Rowland has received three awards from the company as a member of Destiny's Child.[9][10]
"Soldier" (Destiny's Child featuring T.I. and Lil Wayne)
Won
ASCAP Women Behind the Music Awards[]
The ASCAP Women Behind the Music Awards is an annual awards show by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), that recognizes the contributions made by women in the music industry.[11] Rowland was honored for her contributions to music in 2010.[11]
Year
Nominated work
Award
Result
2010
Herself
Outstanding Women in the Music Industry
Won
BET Awards[]
The BET Awards were established in 2001 by the Black Entertainment Television network to celebrate African Americans and other minorities in music, acting, sports, and other fields of entertainment. Rowland has been nominated once.[12]
The Billboard Music Awards is sponsored by Billboard magazine and held annually in May. The awards are based on sales data by Nielsen SoundScan and radio information by Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems. Rowland has won one award.[13]
The Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Awards reflects the performance of recordings on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts. Rowland has won one award.[14]
Year
Nominated work
Award
Result
2003
"Dilemma" (with Nelly)
Hot Rap Track of the Year
Won
Capital FM Awards[]
The Capital FM Awards is an awards show in the United Kingdom held by the radio station Capital that recognizes music releases from local and international artists. Rowland has won one award.[citation needed]
Year
Nominated work
Award
Result
2003
"Dilemma" (with Nelly)
Favorite International Single
Won
Danish DeeJay Awards[]
The Danish DeeJay Awards is an annual awards ceremony that celebrates the clubscene in Denmark. Rowland has won one award from two nominations.[15]
The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Rowland has won five awards from eighteen nominations. Three of those five wins came from being a member of Destiny's Child.[19]
The MOBO Awards (an acronym for Music of Black Origin) are held annually in the United Kingdom to recognize artists of any race or nationality performing music of black origin. Rowland has been nominated twice.[23]
Year
Nominated work
Award
Result
2003
Herself
Best R&B Act
Nominated
"Dilemma" (with Nelly)
Best Single
Nominated
MTV Awards[]
MTV Video Music Awards[]
The MTV Video Music Awards was established in 1984 by MTV to celebrate the top music videos of the year. Rowland has been nominated twice.[24]
The MTV Europe Music Awards was established in 1994 by MTV Europe to celebrate the most popular music videos from European and international artists. Rowland has been nominated once.[25]
The MTV Video Music Awards Japan was established in 2002 to celebrate the most popular music videos from Japanese and international artists. Rowland has been nominated once.[26]
The NAACP Image Awards are awarded annually by the American National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to honor outstanding people of color in film, television, music and literature. Rowland has been nominated twice.[28][29]
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Comedy or Drama Series
Won
NRJ Music Awards[]
The NRJ Music Awards was established in 2000 by the French radio station NRJ to give out awards to popular musicians by different categories. Rowland has been nominated once.[30]
The Soul Train Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that was established in 1987 to honor the best in African American music and entertainment. Rowland has won one award from five nominations.[32][33][34]
The Stellar Awards is an annual awards show in the US, honoring Gospel Music Artists, writers, and industry professionals for their contributions to the gospel music industry. The Stellar Awards ranks high in status as the only gospel music television awards program syndicated in over 140 markets nationwide. Rowland has won one awards from three nominations as a featuring artist.[37]
Year
Nominated work
Award
Result
2015
"Say Yes" (Michelle Williams featuring Kelly Rowland and Beyoncé)
Song of the Year
Nominated
Urban/Inspirational/Instrumental Single/Performance of the Year
The Teen Choice Awards was established in 1999 to honor the biggest achievements in music, movies, sports and television, as voted for by young people aged between 13 and 19. Rowland has been nominated once.[39]
