Expert: Mike Sisson - 11/1/2001

Question
What was Paula's biggest hit, in terms of chart success? also, has Paula ever won a grammy? or American Music award? thanks.  

Answer
Paula's biggest hit single based on charts was "Rush Rush" which stayed at the #1 spot for 5 weeks straight.

She has won numerous awards:

4 American Music Awards :
 for Choreography on ZZ Top's "Velcro Fly" video - 1987
 for Favorite Pop-Rock Female - 1990
 for Favorite Dance Artist - 1990
 for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist - 1992

1 American Dance Award :
 for Choreographer of the Year - 1990

2 Emmy Awards :
 for Best Choreography of a TV Series on "The Tracey Ullman Show" - 1989
 for Outstanding Achievement in Choreography for "American Music Awards" - 1990

2 Grammys :
 for Best Music Video - Short Form - "Opposites Attract" - 1991
 for Best Album Package - "Spellbound - Compact" CD, awarded to Art Director Melanie Nissen - 1993

5 MTV Awards :
 for Best Choreography - Janet Jackson's "Nasty" - 1986
 for Best Editing in a Video - "Straight Up" - 1989
 for Best Choreography in a Video - "Straight Up" - 1989
 for Best Dance Video - "Straight Up" - 1989
 for Best Female Video - "Straight Up" - 1989

2 People's Choice Awards :
 for Favorite Female Musical Performer - 1990
 for Favorite Female Musical Performer - 1991

2 Soul Train Awards :
 for Best Choreography - "Straight Up" - 1990
 for Best Video - "Straight Up" - 1990