Dees has garnered many accolades, including the Marconi Award, induction into both the National Radio Hall of Fame, and the National Association of Broadcasters Hall Of Fame. In 1984, he received a Grammy Award nomination for his comedy album "Hurt Me Baby – Make Me Write Bad Checks" and has since received the Grammy Governor's Award. His other comedy albums – "I'm Not Crazy", "Rick Dees Greatest Hit (The White Album)", and "Put It Where The Moon Don't Shine" have also enjoyed worldwide success. He is an inductee in the North Carolina Music Hall Of Fame, the Tennessee Radio Hall Of Fame, has received the Billboard Radio Personality Of The Year award for 10 consecutive years, received a People's Choice Award, and has been awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.