Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards honors outstanding achievements in the music industry. Created by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS), the event was first held on May 4, 1959. The Grammys, named after the gramophone, initially awarded artists across 28 categories. Early winners included Ella Fitzgerald, Domenico Modugno, Duke Wellington and Count Basie. Over the years, the ceremony has expanded, introducing categories for new genres like rock, rap and electronic music as the music landscape has evolved.

Beyoncé is the most Grammy-winning artist of all time with 32 trophies. In November 2024, she surpassed husband Jay-Z to become the most-nominated artist ever with her 96th nomination.

Meanwhile, Taylor Swift has won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year more times than anyone else, winning four times for Fearless (2010), 1989 (2016), Folklore (2021) and Midnights (2024).

The Grammy Awards started being televised in 1971. The ceremony has become one of the most prestigious recognitions in music, often propelling winners’ careers forward. CBS has aired the ceremony on TV since 1973. The ceremony will make the move to ABC in 2027.