Michael McDonald Awards

American Music Awards

2004

Got nomination for American Music Award
category Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist

Dove Awards

2010

Got nomination for Dove Award
category Special Event Album of the Year for "Oh Happy Day"
shared with Jonny Lang, Fisk Jubilee Singers, Robert Randolph

2000

Won Dove Award
category Special Event Album of the Year for "Streams"
shared with Cindy Morgan; Maire Brennan; Sixpence None the Richer

Grammy Awards

2004

Got nomination for Grammy Award
category Best Pop Vocal Performance - Male for "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"

2004

Got nomination for Grammy Award
category Best Pop Album for "Motown"

1987

Got nomination for Grammy Award
category Best Pop Vocal Performance - Male for "Sweet Freedom "

1987

Got nomination for Grammy Award
category Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group for "On My Own"
shared with Patti LaBelle

1985

Won Grammy Award
category Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group for "Yah Mo B There"
shared with James Ingram

1985

Got nomination for Grammy Award
category Best R&B Song for "Yah Mo B There"
shared with James Ingram; Rod Temperton; Quincy Jones

1983

Got nomination for Grammy Award
category Best Pop Vocal Performance - Male for "I Keep Forgettin' (Everytime You're Near)"

1980

Won Grammy Award
category Best Arrangement Accompanying Vocals for "What A Fool Believes"

1980

Won Grammy Award
category Song of the Year for "What A Fool Believes"
shared with Kenny Loggins

1980

Got nomination for Grammy Award
category Song of the Year for "Minute By Minute"
shared with Lester Abrams