Prominent artists like Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Stevie Wonder, and Paul McCartney rank among the top Grammy winners of all time.
Since 1959, the Recording Academy has been heaping Grammys upon influential musicians, and this year was no different — Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, The Cure, and Billie Eilish all walked away with golden gramophones.
The most-awarded artists in history stretch across the musical spectrum, from classical composers and producers to rock stars, rappers, pop hitmakers, and more.
The top 25 most-awarded artists of all time are listed below.25 (tie). Jimmy Sturr — 18 wins
Jimmy Sturr won his first Grammy Award in 1987 for best polka recording for “I Remember Warsaw.” He has received 24 nominations. 25 (tie). Aretha Franklin — 18 wins
Aretha Franklin, known as the “Queen of Soul”, won her first two Grammys in 1968 for her hit single “Respect.” She received 44 nominations before she died at age 76 in 2018.22 (tie). Tony Bennett — 19 wins
The famous crooner Tony Bennett won his first two Grammys in 1963 for the song “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.” He received 41 nominations before he died at age 96 in 2023.22 (tie). Paul McCartney — 19 wins
Paul McCartney won his first Grammy in 1965 for best new artist with The Beatles.
After the band split, he continued to rack up nominations and awards for his work as a solo artist, including best rock song for “Cut Me Some Slack.”
McCartney’s latest award, however, was also bestowed for his work with his former band: best rock performance for “Now and Then”, billed as “the final Beatles song.” He has received 83 nominations. 22 (tie). Yo-Yo Ma — 19 wins
The renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma won his first Grammy in 1985 for a Bach recording. He has received 32 nominations. 17 (tie). Kirk Franklin — 20 wins
Franklin, who received his 33rd nomination this year for best gospel performance/song, has won 20 Grammy Awards across his career. The first came at the 39th Grammys in 1997, when he won best contemporary soul gospel album for “Whatcha Lookin’ 4.”17 (tie). Bruce Springsteen — 20 wins
Bruce Springsteen, known as “The Boss”, won his first Grammy in 1985 for best rock vocal performance for “Dancing in the Dark.” He has received 51 nominations.17 (tie). Al Schmitt — 20 wins
The recording engineer Al Schmitt won his first Grammy in 1963 for his work with composer Henry Mancini on the film “Hatari!” He received 36 nominations before his death in 2021 at 91.17 (tie). Pat Metheny — 20 wins
The guitarist Pat Metheny won his first Grammy in 1983 for best jazz fusion performance for the album “Offramp.
