Prominent artists like Beyonc\u00e9, Jay-Z, Stevie Wonder, and Paul McCartney rank among the top Grammy winners of all time.<\/b>
\nSince 1959, the Recording Academy has been heaping Grammys upon influential musicians, and this year was no different \u2014 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 \u2014 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 \u2014 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 \u2014 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 \u2014 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 \u2014 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 \u2014 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 \u2014 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 \u2014 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 \u2014 20 wins
The guitarist Pat Metheny won his first Grammy in 1983 for best jazz fusion performance for the album «Offramp.» He has received 39 nominations.17 (tie). Henry Mancini \u2014 20 wins
The film and TV composer Henry Mancini won his first two Grammys at the first-ever ceremony in 1959 for his score to the show «Peter Gunn.» He received 72 nominations before he died at age 70 in 1994.15 (tie). Vince Gill \u2014 22 wins
The country singer-songwriter Vince Gill won his first Grammy in 1991 for best country vocal performance for «When I Call Your Name.» He has received 48 nominations.15 (tie). U2 \u2014 22 wins
U2 won their first two Grammys in 1988 for the album «The Joshua Tree.» The Irish band has received 46 nominations.14. Serban Ghenea \u2014 23 wins
Serban Ghenea, a celebrated mix engineer, has won Grammys for his work on famous albums like Justin Timberlake’s «Justified», Taylor Swift’s «1989», Adele’s «25», Swift’s «Folklore», Swift’s «Midnights», and more.
This year, he won best dance pop recording for working on Lady Gaga’s «Abracadabra.»
He has received 56 nominations.13. Kanye West \u2014 24 wins
Ye, who still releases music under the name Kanye West, won his first three Grammys in 2005 for best rap album («The College Dropout»), best rap song («Jesus Walks»), and best R&B song (Alicia Keys’ «You Don’t Know My Name»). He has received 76 nominations. 9 (tie). Vladimir Horowitz \u2014 25 wins
Vladimir Horowitz won his first two Grammys in 1963. The pianist received 45 nominations before he died at age 86 in 1989.9 (tie). David Frost \u2014 25 wins
David Frost won his first Grammy Award in 2000 for best spoken word album for children. He has since won classical producer of the year seven times and received 37 nominations.9 (tie). Stevie Wonder \u2014 25 wins
Stevie Wonder won his first four Grammys in 1974 for his album «Innervisions.» He is also the only Black artist in Grammy history to win album of the year three times.
The R&B legend has received 75 nominations throughout his career.9 (tie). Jay Z \u2014 25 wins
Jay-Z won his first Grammy in 1999 for best rap album for «Vol. 2 \u2026 Hard Knock Life.» Most recently, he received an award for his songwriting credits on Beyonc\u00e9’s «Cowboy Carter.»
The rapper-slash-mogul has received 89 nominations.8. Pierre Boulez \u2014 26 wins
Pierre Boulez won his first two Grammys in 1968 for his classical album «Berg: Wozzeck.» The French composer received 67 nominations before he died at age 90 in 2016.5 (tie). John Williams \u2014 27 wins
John Williams won his first Grammy in 1976 for composing the original score for Steven Spielberg’s «Jaws.»
Most recently, he won best music film this year for «Music by John Williams», a documentary about his career produced by many directors he’s worked with, including Steven Spielberg, who became an EGOT with this Grammy win.
Williams has received 77 nominations across his career.5 (tie). Alison Krauss \u2014 27 wins
Alison Krauss won her first Grammy in 1991 for best bluegrass recording for the song «I’ve Got That Old Feeling.» The singer-songwriter has received 46 nominations.5 (tie). Kendrick Lamar \u2014 27 wins
Kendrick Lamar was nominated for seven Grammys following the success of his first major-label album, «Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City», but went home empty-handed from the 2014 ceremony.
However, it didn’t take long for Lamar to make up the deficit. The following year, he won his first two Grammys: best rap song and best rap performance for «I.»
Since then, Lamar has won best rap album four times, record of the year twice, and song of the year. He has received 66 nominations.4. Quincy Jones \u2014 28 wins
Quincy Jones, the illustrious producer best known for his work with Michael Jackson in the 1980s, won his first Grammy in 1964 for best instrumental arrangement for his production of Count Basie’s «I Can’t Stop Loving You.»
Most recently, Jones won best music film for «Quincy» at the 61st annual ceremony. He received 80 nominations before his death at age 91 in 2024.3. Chick Corea \u2014 29 wins
The pianist Chick Corea won his first Grammy in 1976 for best instrumental jazz performance for the song «No Mystery.»
Most recently, he won best jazz performance for «Windows \u2014 Live» at the 68th annual Grammys. He has received 77 nominations to date.2. Georg Solti \u2014 31 wins
The Hungarian-British composer Georg Solti won his first Grammy in 1963 for best opera recording for «Verdi: Aida.» He received 74 nominations before he died at age 84.1. Beyonc\u00e9 \u2014 35 wins
Beyonc\u00e9 won her first two Grammys in 2001 with Destiny’s Child for their hit single «Say My Name.»
In 2023, she received her record-breaking 32nd award for best dance\/electronic album for «Renaissance.» Most recently, she won three awards at the 67th annual ceremony for «Cowboy Carter», including best country album and album of the year.
The legendary singer has received 99 nominations throughout her career, the most of any artist in history.<\/p>\n