Who has won the most GRAMMY's ever?

The GRAMMYs, the highest honour in the music industry, have recognised countless legends over the years. These stars have not only won multiple awards but have changed the course of music history with their trailblazing contributions. Let’s take a detailed look at some of the most decorated GRAMMY winners and their best albums, notable wins, and influence in their respective genres.

Beyoncé – 35 GRAMMYs (2025)

Best Performing Album: Lemonade (2016)
Beyoncé made history at the 2023 GRAMMYs by becoming the artist with the most GRAMMY wins, with 35 total awards as of 2025. Her best-performing album Lemonade was a visual album and an artistic triumph, blending R&B, rock, and country influences. This album earned her widespread critical acclaim and several GRAMMY nominations, but it was her 2022 album RENAISSANCE that secured her the title of most awarded artist in GRAMMY history, with wins including Best Dance/Electronic Music Album. At the 2025 GRAMMYs, she bagged three additional awards, including her first-ever Album of the Year for RENAISSANCE. She also became the first Black woman to win Best Country Album and Best Country Duo/Group Performance for her collaborations in country music. Additionally, Beyoncé broke the record for the most nominations in a single year with 11 at the 2025 ceremony, pushing her total number of nominations to 99.

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Georg Solti – 31 GRAMMYs

Best Performing Album: Wagner: Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg (1997)
Georg Solti, the legendary conductor, holds the record for the most GRAMMY wins in the Classical Field, with a staggering 31 awards. Solti's career spanned decades, and his work in opera and classical music cemented his place in GRAMMY history. His most notable win came for Wagner: Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg, where he won Best Opera Recording in 1997. Solti’s influence in the classical world was unparalleled, and his legacy continues to resonate with music lovers worldwide. His GRAMMY wins were primarily for his leadership in opera recordings and orchestral works, making him an icon in the classical music community.

Quincy Jones – 28 GRAMMYs

Best Performing Album: Back On The Block (1989)
Quincy Jones is one of the most influential figures in music, with a career spanning jazz, pop, R&B, and beyond. His best-performing album, Back On The Block, won him seven GRAMMYs in 1990, including Album of the Year, and featured collaborations with legends like Michael Jackson and Ella Fitzgerald. Jones’s career has spanned multiple genres, and his innovative contributions to music have earned him 28 GRAMMYs. He is also one of only 15 artists to receive the GRAMMY Legend Award. Known for producing Michael Jackson's Thriller, the best-selling album of all time, Jones's role in shaping the pop and R&B landscapes cannot be overstated.

Alison Krauss – 27 GRAMMYs

Best Performing Album: Raising Sand (2007)
Alison Krauss, the Queen of Bluegrass and Country, holds the distinction of being the most GRAMMY-awarded female artist in the Country Field with 27 GRAMMY wins. Her best-performing album, Raising Sand, a collaboration with Robert Plant, earned her five GRAMMYs in 2009, including Album of the Year. This album crossed over into mainstream success and solidified Krauss as a top-tier artist in both country and folk music. She has also earned numerous accolades for her work with her long-time backing band, Union Station. Her unique blend of bluegrass, country, and folk music has earned her critical acclaim and a devoted following.

Chick Corea – 28 GRAMMYs

Best Performing Album: Return To Forever (1972)
Chick Corea is regarded as one of the greatest jazz pianists and composers of his generation, with 28 GRAMMY wins, making him the most-awarded jazz artist in GRAMMY history. His Return To Forever album, released in 1972, is a landmark in jazz fusion and showcases his exceptional ability to blend jazz with Latin influences. Corea’s innovative work in Latin jazz and his collaborations with jazz greats such as Miles Davis earned him widespread recognition. He also won five Latin GRAMMYs and remains a vital figure in the world of jazz and Latin music.

John Williams – 26 GRAMMYs

Best Performing Album: Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)
John Williams, the composer behind some of cinema's most iconic scores, has amassed 26 GRAMMYs, with a significant number awarded for his work in the Music for Visual Media category. His most iconic work is undoubtedly the Star Wars soundtrack, which has become synonymous with cinema itself. Williams won several GRAMMYs for his Star Wars scores, including Best Instrumental Composition and Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media. His work on films like Jaws, Schindler’s List, and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial earned him multiple awards, solidifying his position as one of the most decorated composers in film history.

Pierre Boulez – 26 GRAMMYs

Best Performing Album: Béla Bartók: Piano Concertos (1976)
Pierre Boulez, one of the leading figures in 20th-century classical music, won 26 GRAMMYs during his career, primarily for his work as a conductor. His Béla Bartók: Piano Concertos from 1976 remains one of his most celebrated recordings, earning him critical acclaim for his precision and visionary interpretations of modern classical music. Boulez's work in avant-garde and contemporary classical music earned him numerous accolades, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy in 2015.

Vladimir Horowitz – 25 GRAMMYs

Best Performing Album: Horowitz Plays Scarlatti (1984)
Vladimir Horowitz, one of the most influential pianists of the 20th century, won 25 GRAMMYs throughout his career. Known for his technical brilliance and emotional depth, Horowitz's Horowitz Plays Scarlatti is one of his most praised works. The album showcases his virtuosity and commitment to classical music, and it helped solidify his place as one of the greatest pianists in history. Horowitz’s legacy is not just defined by his award wins, but by the deep emotional connection he formed with audiences worldwide through his performances.

Stevie Wonder – 25 GRAMMYs

Best Performing Album: Songs In The Key Of Life (1976)
Stevie Wonder, a titan in soul, R&B, and pop music, has earned 25 GRAMMYs, including Album of the Year for his groundbreaking album Songs In The Key Of Life in 1977. His influence spans decades, with timeless hits like Superstition and Isn’t She Lovely. Wonder made history by being the first artist to win five GRAMMYs in one night, a record he achieved with Innervisions (1974). His contributions to music, blending soul, jazz, and pop, have earned him recognition as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

David Frost – 25 GRAMMYs

Best Performing Album: Verdi: Requiem (2016)
David Frost is a giant in the Classical Field, with 25 GRAMMYs under his belt. His best-performing work includes Verdi: Requiem, which won several GRAMMYs, including Best Classical Engineered Recording and Best Opera Recording. Frost's expertise as a producer has led to recognition in both the opera and instrumental categories, particularly his work with major classical labels. His ongoing contributions to classical music continue to shape the industry's best recordings.

Jay-Z – 25 GRAMMYs

Best Performing Album: The Blueprint (2001)
Jay-Z, one of hip-hop's greatest moguls, has 25 GRAMMYs, with numerous wins spanning across rap, R&B, and pop. His The Blueprint album (2001) is considered one of his best, blending soulful samples with razor-sharp lyricism. Jay-Z’s influence as a cultural icon extends beyond music, from business ventures to social activism. At the 2025 GRAMMYs, he surpassed Kanye West, claiming his 25th win with the hit song Cowboy Carter, further solidifying his dominance in the music industry.

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Kanye West – 24 GRAMMYs

Best Performing Album: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010)
Kanye West has won 24 GRAMMYs, and his album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy remains one of his most acclaimed works. The album received widespread critical praise for its boundary-pushing production and introspective lyricism, earning him multiple GRAMMYs, including Best Rap Album and Best Rap Song for Runaway. West’s influence in both hip-hop and fashion continues to make him one of the most polarising and influential figures in modern music.

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