| Event Name | Name | Date | Description |
| Performance | Big break |
1988
| Extended set at Nelson Mandela Birthday Show at Wembley after Stevie Wonder had to pull out. |
| Award | Grammy Award |
1988
| Best Contemporary Folk Recording (Tracy Chapman album) |
| Award | BRIT Award |
1989
| Best International Female |
| Award | BRIT Award |
1989
| Best International Newcomer |