There isn't a fixed number of Grammys, as the quantity of award categories changes yearly, but it's generally around 90-100, with 96 categories planned for the 2026 ceremony, up from 94 in 2024, reflecting additions and removals to cover diverse music contributions. The number has fluctuated since the first awards in 1959 (28 categories), sometimes exceeding 100 before being trimmed for focus.
In 2020, amid the George Floyd protests, several urban, rap, and Latin music categories were renamed. In 2022, the number of awards was increased from 86 to 91.
Sinead O'Connor is the only artist to refuse a Grammy. According to O'Connor, her refusal to accept her trophy was her way of boycotting the "false and destructive materialistic values" of the music industry.
On This Day in Music History: In 1984, Michael Jackson won a record eight Grammy awards including: Album of the year for 'Thriller'; Record of the year and Best rock vocal performance for 'Beat It'; Best pop vocal performance, Best R&B performance, Best Rhythm & Blues Song Michael Jackson (songwriter) for "Billie Jean" ...
At the 65th GRAMMY Awards in 2023, Beyoncé made history by becoming the artist with the most GRAMMY wins ever at that time, reaching 32 total GRAMMYs. As of the 2025 GRAMMYs, Beyoncé now holds 35 GRAMMY wins and 99 nominations, making her both the most-awarded and most-nominated artist in GRAMMY history.
Country-pop sensation LeAnn Rimes made history in 1997 when she, at just 14 years old, became the youngest person ever to win a GRAMMY, taking home Best New Artist and Best Female Country Vocal Performance (for her rendition of "Blue," a cover of Bill Mack's 1958 track).
Since the GRAMMY Award is the only peer-voted award in music, this means artists are recognized, awarded and celebrated by those in their fields and industries, ultimately making the value of a GRAMMY truly priceless and immeasurable.
LeAnn Rimes holds the record for youngest individual Grammy Award winner. At just 14 years old, Rimes won two Grammy Awards at the 39th annual ceremony in 1997, winning best new artist and best female country vocal performance. She also holds the record for youngest person to win the best new artist category.
Milli Vanilli attracted controversy when Farian announced that Morvan and Pilatus did not sing their vocals and lip-synced for performances. Their vocals were instead provided by Brad Howell, John Davis, Charles Shaw, Jodie Rocco, and Linda Rocco. Their Grammy award was revoked.
During Grammys week, wedged somewhere between Miley Cyrus' incredible performance of her Grammy-winning song “Flowers” and Dua Lipa's Courrèges chainmail gown, social media users were posting the moment Taylor Swift accepted the Grammy for Album Of The Year—and allegedly snubbed Celine Dion in the process.
Diana Ross has won a lifetime achievement award but no Grammys. Believe it or not, the legendary Diana Ross has never won a Grammy. Her first of 13 nominations was in 1964 for "Baby Love," and she was nominated nearly every year from 1970 to 1982 without a win.
Only 2 artists have swept all 4 categories in a single year: Christopher Cross in 1981 for his self-titled album Christopher Cross and the single "Sailing" and Billie Eilish in 2020 for her album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? and the single "Bad Guy".
For all the major awards shows (Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, Tonys, Golden Globes, etc.), they do not know. They find out at the ceremony, just like the audience.
In 1958, the academy created an award to honour those in the field of music and named it the Grammy, so named after the music listening device invented by Thomas Edison, the Gramophone.
On This Day in Music History: In 1984, Michael Jackson won a record eight Grammy awards including: Album of the year for 'Thriller'; Record of the year and Best rock vocal performance for 'Beat It'; Best pop vocal performance, Best R&B performance, Best Rhythm & Blues Song Michael Jackson (songwriter) for "Billie Jean" ...
What about the artists who lose-do they walk away empty-handed? The short answer: There's no direct prize money for Grammy winners. But don't be fooled-winning (or even just being nominated) can mean serious financial rewards in ways that go far beyond a check from the Recording Academy.
Sinead O'Connor is the only artist to refuse a Grammy. According to O'Connor, her refusal to accept her trophy was her way of boycotting the "false and destructive materialistic values" of the music industry.
Viewership: Historically, the Oscars have often had higher viewership numbers in the United States than the Grammys. However, both events draw massive audiences worldwide. Prestige: Both awards are incredibly prestigious within their respective industries.
If Streisand won instead of Carter, it would have been her first Grammy win in 38 years. Currently, the oldest person to win a Grammy was 97-year-old Pinetop Perkins in 2011.
Grammys Snubs and Surprises: Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift Shut Out as Bradley Cooper's 'Maestro' Wins. Other notable snubs include Post Malone failing to win an award this year despite seven nominations and Charli XCX winning only three awards, all presented in the Premiere Ceremony.
The Grammy rules currently say nominations hinge on whether “the artist had attained a breakthrough or prominence” — and it delegates that determination to a screening committee. Eligible artists must have released at least five singles or one album, but there is no longer a maximum.