Since 1959, the Grammy Awards have been the music industry’s most prestigious awards, celebrating artistry, talent and achievement across musical genres.
The first Grammy Awards had 28 categories, with winners including Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra. This year’s 67th annual awards ceremony features 94 categories, including the coveted Best New Artist and Record of the Year awards.
Thousands of music creators have had their work recognized by the Recording Academy, but who has won the most Grammys?
The competition for most gold gramophones is fierce, with many iconic figures rising to the top. However, only one person will reign as the “Queen B” of record-breaking victories. Ahead of the 2025 Grammy Awards, here’s a breakdown of who has won the most Grammys.
Who has won the most Grammy Awards?
Beyoncé is the most Grammy-winning artist of all time, winning 32 awards throughout her storied career. He won multiple awards at the 65th Grammy Awards, surpassing Georg Solti, who previously held the title.
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Beyoncé’s first three Grammy Awards came for Destiny’s Child, including Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group for Survivor. Beyoncé won five awards as a solo artist at the 46th Grammy Awards in 2004, including Best Contemporary R&B Album for “Dangerously in Love.”
She is also the most nominated artist in Grammy history with 99 career nominations.
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Top 10 Grammy Award Winners
According to the Recording Academy, the top 10 Grammy Award winners are:
Beyoncé, singer-songwriter and artist: 32 Georg Solti, orchestra conductor: 31 Quincy Jones, music producer and songwriter: 28 Alison Krauss, singer-songwriter and musician: 27 Chick Corea, jazz composer and musician: 27 John・Williams, composer: 26 Pierre Boulez, composer and conductor: 26 Vladimir Horowitz, pianist and composer: 25 Stevie Wonder, singer-songwriter and artist: 25 years old David Frost, producer: 25 years old
Who won the most Grammy Awards in one night?
Michael Jackson, often referred to as the “King of Pop,” won eight awards at the 26th Annual Grammy Awards in 1984, tying the record for most Grammys won in one night. According to the Recording Academy, Jackson received the following awards at the ceremony:
Record of the Year: “Beat It” Album of the Year: “Thriller” Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male: “Thriller” Best Rock Vocal Performance, Male: “Beat It” Best R&B Vocal・Performance, Male: “Billie Jean” Rhythm & Blues Song: “Billie Jean” Best Recording for Children: “ET The Extra-Terrestrial” Producer of the Year (Non-Classical)
In 2000, Santana won eight Grammy Awards in one night at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards, tying Jackson’s feat. Santana has received the following awards:
Record of the Year: “Smooth” Album of the Year: “Supernatural” Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals: “Maria Maria” Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals: “Smooth” Best Pop Instrumental Performance: “El Farol” Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals: “Put Your Lights On” Best Rock Instrumental Performance: “The Calling” Best Rock・Album: “Supernatural”
Among female artists, Beyoncé and Adele are tied for the most Grammys in a single night, with both winning six.
At the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, Beyoncé won in the following categories:
Song of the Year: “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” Best Female Pop Vocal Performance: “Halo” Best Female R&B Vocal Performance: “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance: “At “Last” Best R&B Song: “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” Best Contemporary R&B Album: “I Am…Sasha Fierce”
At the 54th Annual Grammy Awards, Adele won in the following categories:
Record of the Year: “Rolling in the Deep” Album of the Year: “21” Song of the Year: “Rolling in the Deep” Best Pop Solo Performance: “Someone Like You” ” Best Pop Vocal Album: “21” Best Short Film Music Video: “Rolling in the Deep”
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