Wikipedia:Article wizard/Musical notability
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NotabilityIf a topic has been described in many reliable sources that are not associated with the subject, it can be said to be notable enough for its own article. |
- Very few musicians are suitable for an article on Wikipedia.
There are millions of musicians in the world, but only a few of them are notable enough for an article on Wikipedia. The usual rule for musicians is that there must be enough reliable, independent information to show that lots of people are interested in them. Musicians who satisfy at least one of the requirements below can have their own Wikipedia articles because there is likely to be a good amount of reliable information available about them and a good amount of public interest in them. This list is not an absolute rule, but it should give you an idea about the level of notability required for Wikipedia:
A musician or musical group is notable if they satisfy any one of the following criteria:
- Has been the subject of several published works in reliable media (this does not include school newspapers, personal blogs, etc.).
- Has had a hit on a national music chart in at least one country.
- Has had a record certified gold or higher in at least one country.
- Has released two or more albums on a major label or one of the more important independent labels.
- Has won a major music award, such as a Choice Music Prize, Grammy Award, Juno Award or Mercury Prize.
A song or album is notable if it meets any of the following:
- Has won a major award
- Is an official anthem of a state, region, province or territory
- Is a musical standard (e.g., a pop or jazz standard)
- Is a folk song, hymn or carol with a documented history of more than fifty years.
A note on advertising: Using Wikipedia for advertising is against the rules. If your article looks like an advertisement, it will probably be quickly deleted.
Does your article meet the notability requirements?
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