While many artists have won multiple Grammys, Brandi Carlile is a prominent recent example of someone who has reached 11 Grammy Awards, a significant achievement highlighting her diverse success, though the list of multiple winners includes legendary figures like Beyoncé (most wins ever) and Sir Georg Solti.
With 35 Grammys, Beyoncé currently holds the record for most wins. In second place is Georg Solti with 31. Tied for third are Chick Corea and Quincy Jones, both of whom have 28 awards.
Beyoncé is the leading nominee for 2025 Grammys with 11 nods, becoming most nominated ever. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has made Grammy history once again.
Michael Jackson won a record-breaking eight Grammy Awards in one night at the 26th Annual Grammy Awards in 1984, primarily for his iconic album Thriller, a feat later tied by Santana in 2000. He won awards for Album of the Year (Thriller), Record of the Year ("Beat It"), and several other categories, solidifying his legendary status in music history.
The only person to refuse a Grammy is Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor, who in 1991 declined the award for Best Alternative Music Performance for her album I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, protesting the music industry's "false and destructive materialistic values". She chose to boycott the ceremony and the award itself, viewing the Grammys as prioritizing commercialism over genuine artistry, says Far Out Magazine.
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 Their Grammy award was revoked.
Artists who never won a Grammy: Jimi Hendrix Queen Beach Boys Diana Ross The Who Buddy Holly Journey Patti Smith Bob Marley Janis Joplin Guns N' Roses Ramones The Doors Grateful Dead But Kanye West has 22.
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.
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.
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".
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Early reports suggested they had been kicked out, but the BBC understands they left of their own accord, with one source saying that West, "walked the carpet, got in his car and left".
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.
The record for the most Grammy Awards won in a lifetime is currently held by American singer, songwriter and record producer Beyoncé, who has won 35.
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.
In 1991, Sinéad O'Connor made history as the only artist ever to reject a Grammy Award. Despite winning "Best Alternative Music Performance" for her album 'I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got,' she refused both the award and the ceremony invitation, condemning the music industry for its materialistic values.
The only person to refuse a Grammy is Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor, who in 1991 declined the award for Best Alternative Music Performance for her album I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got, protesting the music industry's "false and destructive materialistic values". She chose to boycott the ceremony and the award itself, viewing the Grammys as prioritizing commercialism over genuine artistry, says Far Out Magazine.
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.
Beyoncé is the most Grammy Award winning artist of all time, with 35 trophies to her name. Second came Sir Georg Solti, an orchestral and operatic conductor, with a total of 31 Grammy Awards won for recordings of works as diverse as Bach, Bartók, and Wagner.
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As you probably expected, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky were no-shows at the 2025 Grammy Awards, and there are likely three main reasons for this, the first being that Rihanna notoriously hasn't released new music in Y-E-A-R-S.
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.
Jimi Hendrix doesn't have a Grammy, but he does have a lifetime achievement award. His only nomination was in 1970 for his rendition of "Star Spangled Banner," but sadly, Jimi Hendrix died that same year without winning the Grammy. In 1992, the Recording Academy gave Hendrix a lifetime achievement award.
Today in 1990: The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences strips the 1989 Grammy Award for Best New Artist from Milli Vanilli after finding out that vocalists Rob Pilatus and Fabrice Morvan didn't actually sing on their debut album, "Girl You Know It's True." It's the only time a Grammy Award has ever been ...