What is the NRJ Music Award?

Peter Gabriel's critical acclaim, awards, and nominations are forever impressive - from the established Grammy Awards to award ceremonies unique to Britain and so many more in between.

Yet, I want to take a step back and briefly return to Phil Collins for two reasons - wealth and award presentation.  Both are impressive.

In 2012, Phil Collins was reportedly the second wealthiest drummer "in the world," second to Ringo Starr.  His estimated revenue was 120 million in British pounds (USD conversion to well over $155 million).  "...one of the 25 wealthiest people in the British music industry..." (Source - Wikipedia)

Musicians and fans alike know the Grammy Awards well, dating to the first presentation in 1959 and based on votes by the Recording Academy.  (Source - Wikipedia)

Musicians and fans alike know the American Music Awards well, dating to 1973 as created by Dick Clark and based on a poll taken by the public and fans via the AMA website.  (Source - Wikipedia)

British musicians know the Brit Awards well, dating to 1977 and being the most prestigious music awards ceremony in the UK.  (Source - Wikipedia)

The Billboard Music Awards round out the "big three" - Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, and Billboard Music Awards.  Musicians and fans alike know the Billboard Music Awards well, dating to 1990 and of course based on the Billboard publication and music popularity chart.  (Source - Wikipedia)

The Ivor Novello Awards are unique to the British music industry, dating to 1956 and honoring the best songwriters and composers.  The Ivor Novello awards are presented in London by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors.  (Source - Wikipedia)

Musicians and fans alike know the MTV Video Music Awards well, dating to 1984.

The Academy Awards and the Golden Globes are elite in status and honor only the best.

And then there are the NRJ Awards, to which Phil Collins won.

What are the NRJ Awards?

NRJ is a French radio station.  NRJ presents awards to honor the best in French and worldwide music.  The NRJ Awards date to 2000.  Premier winners include such names as Whitney Houston, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, U2, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, and so many more.

In 2002, at the 4th NRJ Music Awards, Phil Collins was awarded the prestigious NRJ Award of Honor for the Career.

(Source for NRJ Awards - Wikipedia)

My take away -
The music industry is a global industry.  Award ceremonies honoring musicians are global ceremonies.  The music fan base in all genres unites the globe as one.

NRJ may be local to France, but previous winners reflect international backgrounds.

The music industry truly is impressive and long-lasting.