In the history of the Grammy Awards, numerous important records were recorded. The prestige of a Grammy appointment can propel an artist’s career to a higher level, but some have amassed numerous Grammy appointments.
The Grammy Awards are presented each year by members of the United States National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) in recognition of excellence in the recording arts and sciences.
They are the equivalent of other annual prestigious awards in the American entertainment industry, such as the Academy Awards – OSCARS [for motion pictures], the Emmy Awards [for television], and the Tony Awards [for stage performance].
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Here are the top 10 artists who have the most Grammy nominations in history.
| Rank | Name | Grammy nominations |
| 1. | Quincy Jones | 80 |
| 2. | Jay-Z | 80 |
| 3. | Beyoncé | 79 |
| 4. | Paul McCartney | 79 |
| 5. | Georg Solti | 74 |
| 6. | Stevie Wonder | 74 |
| 7. | Henry Mancini | 72 |
| 8. | John Williams | 72 |
| 9. | Kanye West | 70 |
| 10. | Pierre Boulez | 67 |
| Chick Corea | 67 |
