Editor’s Note: Updated Sunday, Feb. 3, 2025, to reflect the latest GRAMMY winners from the 2025 GRAMMYs, officially known as the 67th GRAMMY Awards.
The GRAMMY Awards, spanning over 60 years, have celebrated excellence across pop, rock, R&B, jazz, rap, Latin, classical, musical theater, and beyond. With 94 categories recognizing top talent, thousands of music creators have been honored. These prestigious awards can propel an artist’s career to new heights, and some artists have secured multiple victories, earning them places among the elite of the industry.
In this article, we highlight the top GRAMMY winners, sharing their remarkable achievements and the records they’ve set in their respective fields.
Beyoncé: 35 Wins
Beyoncé solidified her legacy at the 2023 GRAMMYs by surpassing all previous records to become the artist with the most GRAMMY awards. Her win for Best Dance/Electronic Music Album in 2023 for her album RENAISSANCE placed her at the top of the GRAMMY charts with 35 wins. At the 2025 GRAMMYs, Beyoncé expanded her collection, claiming Album Of The Year, Best Country Duo/Group Performance, and Best Country Album, becoming the first Black woman to achieve the latter. Additionally, she broke records for nominations, securing a total of 99 nominations, making her the most-nominated artist in GRAMMY history.
Georg Solti: 31 Wins in Classical Music
Georg Solti, the renowned conductor, dominated the Classical Field with his 31 GRAMMY awards. His final win came in 1997 for Best Opera Recording for Wagner: Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg, a testament to his enduring impact on classical music.
Quincy Jones: 28 Versatile Wins
Quincy Jones exemplifies versatility with his 28 GRAMMY wins across various genres, including Children’s, Jazz, Pop, Rap, and R&B. He is also one of just 15 artists to receive the GRAMMY Legend Award, showcasing his significant contribution to the music industry.
Alison Krauss: 27 Wins in Country Music
Alison Krauss is celebrated as the top female country artist in GRAMMY history, with 27 wins. Many of these victories are shared with her long-standing band, Union Station, earning her profound recognition and respect within the genre.
Chick Corea: 28 Jazz Wins
Chick Corea is the leading jazz artist with 28 GRAMMY awards. His Latin jazz piano and compositions have earned him five Latin GRAMMYs as well, cementing his legacy in both jazz and Latin music.
John Williams: 26 Wins in Film Soundtracks
John Williams has been celebrated for his iconic film scores for classics like Jaws, Star Wars, and Schindler’s List. His 26 GRAMMY wins, including 12 for Music for Visual Media, reflect his unparalleled influence on film music. His most recent award came for Best Instrumental Composition for “Helena’s Theme” from Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
Pierre Boulez: 26 Wins in Classical Conducting
Pierre Boulez earned his GRAMMYs conducting works by 20th-century classical composers such as Bela Bartók, Alban Berg, and Claude Debussy. He was honored with the Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015, highlighting his exceptional contributions to classical music.
Vladimir Horowitz: 25 Wins Across Decades
Vladimir Horowitz’s GRAMMY collection spans five decades, from the 1960s to the 1990s. He received the Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1990 and has five recordings in the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame, showcasing his enduring talent.
Stevie Wonder: 25 Wins with Unique Distinction
No artist has achieved more than five awards on three separate GRAMMY nights as Stevie Wonder. His career and GRAMMY success were celebrated in the television special “Stevie Wonder: Songs In The Key Of Life — An All-Star GRAMMY Salute” in 2015.
David Frost: 25 Wins in Classical Production
David Frost, a leading classical producer, has seven wins for Classical Producer Of The Year and four wins each in the Best Classical Engineered Recording and Best Opera Recording categories. At the 2024 GRAMMYs, he took home three more: Best Opera Recording, Best Engineered Album Classical, and Best Classical Instrumental Solo.
Jay-Z: 25 Wins in Rap
Previously tied with Kanye West, Jay-Z surpassed his rival at the 2025 GRAMMYs, winning his 25th award for “Cowboy Carter.” His diverse collaborations, including hits with Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Justin Timberlake, have contributed to his extensive GRAMMY collection.
Kanye West: 24 Wins in Rap
Kanye West has secured a total of 24 GRAMMY awards, making him one of the most decorated artists in the rap genre. His impact on music and his varied collaborations have earned him widespread recognition.
U2: 22 Wins as a Rock Act
U2, with lead singer Bono, holds the record for the most GRAMMY wins by a rock band. Their most recent wins in 2005 were for Album Of The Year for How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb, securing their place as rock legends.
Vince Gill: 22 Wins in Country Music
Singer/songwriter Vince Gill stands out with 20 wins in the Country Field, along with one win outside the genre for Best American Roots Song. He holds the record for most GRAMMYs in the 1990s, winning in every year of the decade, making him an integral figure in country music.
Serban Ghenea: 21 Wins in Mixing
Serban Ghenea is a renowned mix engineer with 21 GRAMMY wins. His contributions to a variety of genres, working with legends like Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, and Justin Timberlake, have made him a respected figure in the music production world. Additionally, he has three Latin GRAMMYs to his name.
Henry Mancini: 20 Wins in Film Themes
The late Henry Mancini composed memorable themes for TV and film, including “Peter Gunn” and “The Pink Panther.” His five wins in one night in 1961 were a record at the time. Popular hits like “Moon River” and “Days Of Wine And Roses” earned him two Record of the Year and two Song of the Year awards.
Pat Metheny: 20 Wins in Jazz
Guitarist Pat Metheny’s GRAMMY journey began with his first award in 1982 for Best Jazz Fusion Performance. He has maintained his success across four consecutive decades, with a recent win in 2012 for Best Jazz Instrumental Album with the Pat Metheny Unity Band for Unity Band.
Al Schmitt: 20 Wins in Classical Mixing
Al Schmitt, an engineer/mixer, has worked with many legendary artists such as Ray Charles, Natalie Cole, and Paul McCartney. His 20 GRAMMYs, along with two Latin GRAMMYs and a Recording Academy Trustees Award in 2006, reflect his significant impact on the music industry.
Bruce Springsteen: 20 Wins in Rock
Bruce Springsteen has been recognized with 20 GRAMMY wins throughout his career, spanning the 1980s through 2000s. He has also seen his albums Born To Run and Born In The U.S.A. inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame. In 2013, he was honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year.
Paul McCartney: 19 Wins in Pop and Rock
Paul McCartney began his GRAMMY journey with Best New Artist with The Beatles in 1964 and has since earned 19 GRAMMYs across pop and rock genres. His recent win for Best Rock Performance for “Now And Then” exemplifies his enduring influence.
Tony Bennett: 19 Wins in Traditional Pop
Tony Bennett’s career has seen him win nine GRAMMYs since 2002. His 19 wins include Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album 13 times, the most in the category’s history. His 2015 win with Bill Charlap for The Silver Lining: The Songs Of Jerome Kern is a highlight of his remarkable career.
Yo-Yo Ma: 19 Wins in Classical and World Music
Cello virtuoso Yo-Yo Ma has 18 GRAMMY wins, starting with his first in 1984 for Bach: The Unaccompanied Cello Suites. He has also achieved success in Folk and World Music, including a win in 2016 for Best World Music Album with the Silk Road Ensemble for Sing Me Home.
Aretha Franklin: 18 Wins in R&B
Regarded as the queen of R&B, Aretha Franklin has an impressive 18 GRAMMY wins. She also has five recordings in the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame and prestigious awards such as the Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award (1994) and a GRAMMY Legend Award (1991).
Jimmy Sturr: 18 Wins in Polka
Jimmy Sturr dominated the Polka category, earning 18 of the 25 GRAMMYs given in that genre, including 13 wins for Best Polka Album. He has been deemed likely the all-time leading polka artist in GRAMMY history, with his category’s discontinuation securing his place.
The GRAMMY Awards honor a diverse array of musical talent, celebrating outstanding contributions to various genres. These top winners demonstrate the depth and breadth of their impact, setting benchmarks for future generations of artists.
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