Top 12 Artists with Most Grammy Awards
This ranking counts total Grammy trophies won by artists as of the 67th Annual Grammy Awards in February 2025. Covering all categories including General Field, Pop, Rock, R&B, and Rap, it reflects historical achievements and influence in the music industry.
Interesting Facts & Summary
As of the 2026 Grammy Awards, Beyoncé has officially etched her name in history with a staggering 36 golden gramophones, standing alone at the top of the leaderboard. This milestone not only eclipsed the decades-long record held by the late conductor Georg Solti but also marks a seismic shift in pop culture history. Remarkably, the breadth of her victory spans multiple genres—from R&B to country—cementing her status as a genre-bending icon rather than just a hitmaker. Unlike many legacy artists who see their momentum fade, Beyoncé’s winning streak has paradoxically accelerated in the later stages of her career, a rare 'late-career surge' that remains unmatched in modern music.
| Rank | Artist | Awards Won | Primary Genre/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Beyoncé | 35 | Pop/R&B; Broke all-time record in 2025 | |
Georg Solti | 31 | Classical conductor; Held record for over 20 years | |
Quincy Jones | 28 | Producer/arranger; Jazz, pop, film scores | |
| 4 | Alison Krauss | 27 | Bluegrass/country; Among youngest to win extensively |
| 5 | Chick Corea | 27 | Jazz piano; Tied record before passing in 2021 |
| 6 | Pierre Boulez | 26 | Classical composer/conductor; 20th-century avant-garde leader |
| 7 | Vladimir Horowitz | 25 | Classical piano; Russian-American virtuoso |
| 8 | Stevie Wonder | 25 | Soul/R&B; First artist with three Album of the Year wins |
| 9 | John Williams | 25 | Film scores; Star Wars, Jurassic Park, etc. |
| 10 | Jay-Z | 24 | Rap; Most nominations (88) for a rap artist |
| 11 | Kendrick Lamar | 22 | Rap; Won Record of the Year among others in 2025 |
| 12 | Henry Mancini | 20 | Film score/composer; Creator of 'Moon River' |