Who has won the most Grammy Awards? See the top winners of all time.

Since 1959, the Grammys have become the most prestigious recognition the music industry has to offer, celebrating artistry, talent and achievement across musical genres.

There were 28 categories at the first Grammy Awards, with winners including Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra. At this year's 67th annual ceremony, there will be 94 categories, featuring the coveted best new artist and record of the year awards.

Thousands of music creators have been recognized for their work by the Recording Academy, but who has the most Grammys?

The competition for most golden gramophones has been fierce, with many iconic figures rising to the top. But only one reigns as the "Queen B" of record-breaking wins. Here's a breakdown of who has won the most Grammys as we get ready for the 2025 Grammy Awards.

Who has the most Grammys?

Beyoncé is the most Grammy-awarded artist of all time, receiving 32 awards throughout her famed career. After multiple wins at the 65th Grammy Awards, she surpassed Georg Solti, who previously held the title.

Beyoncé's first three career Grammys were won with Destiny's Child, including best R&B performance by a duo or group for "Survivor." Beyoncé went on to win five awards as a solo artist at the 46th Grammy Awards in 2004, taking home the award of best contemporary R&B album for "Dangerously in Love."

She is also the most-nominated artist in Grammy history with 99 career nominations.

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Top 10 Grammy Award winners

Here are the top 10 Grammy winners, according to the Recording Academy:

• Beyoncé, singer-songwriter and artist: 32

• Georg Solti, orchestra conductor: 31

• Quincy Jones, music producer and songwriter: 28

• Alison Krauss, singer and musician: 27

• Chick Corea, jazz composer and musician: 27

• John Williams, composer: 26

• Pierre Boulez, composer and conductor: 26

• Vladimir Horowitz, pianist and composer: 25

• Stevie Wonder, singer-songwriter and artist: 25

• David Frost, producer: 25

Who won the most Grammys in one night?

Michael Jackson, often called the "King of Pop," is tied for most Grammys won in one night, receiving eight awards at the 26th Grammys in 1984. According to the Recording Academy, at the ceremony, Jackson took home the awards for:

• Record of the year: "Beat It"

• Album of the year: "Thriller"

• Best pop vocal performance, male: "Thriller"

• Best rock vocal performance, male: "Beat It"

• Best R&B vocal performance, male: "Billie Jean"

• Best rhythm & blues song: "Billie Jean"

• Best recording for children: "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial"

• Producer of the year (non-classical)

In 2000, Santana tied Jackson's accomplishment, winning eight Grammys in one night at the 42nd Grammy Awards. Santana received awards for:

• Record of the year: "Smooth"

• Album of the year: "Supernatural"

• Best pop performance by a duo or group with vocal: "Maria Maria"

• Best pop collaboration with vocals: "Smooth"

• Best pop instrumental performance: "El Farol"

• Best rock performance by a duo or group with vocal: "Put Your Lights On"

• Best rock instrumental performance: "The Calling"

• Best rock album: "Supernatural"

Among female artists, there is also a tie for who won the most Grammys in one night between Beyoncé and Adele, both winning six awards each.

At the 52nd Grammy Awards, Beyoncé won the following categories:

• Song of the year: "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)"

• Best female pop vocal performance: "Halo"

• Best female R&B vocal performance: "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)"

• Best traditional R&B vocal performance: "At Last"

• Best R&B song: "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)"

• Best contemporary R&B album: "I Am... Sasha Fierce"

At the 54th Grammy Awards, Adele won the following categories:

• Record the year: "Rolling in the Deep"

• Album of the year: "21"

• Song of the year: "Rolling in the Deep"

• Best pop solo performance: "Someone Like You"

• Best pop vocal album: "21"

• Best short form music video: "Rolling in the Deep"

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