Updated Feb 6, 2023 - Economy & Business

Beyoncé makes history with most Grammy wins ever

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Beyoncé on Sunday broke the record for the most-awarded Grammy artist of all time with 32 wins.

Why it matters: With her fourth trophy of the 2023 awards, the singer surpassed classical music conductor Georg Solti's record of 31 Grammys that had stood since 1998.

  • Beyoncé broke the record when her album "Renaissance" won best dance/electronic music album — making her the first Black woman to triumph in the category.

Details: Beyoncé picked up her trophies at the 65th annual Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles f0r best dance/electronic recording, best traditional R&B performance and best R&B song.

By the numbers: Beyoncé led Grammy nominations this year with nine.

  • She's tied with rapper-producer husband Jay-Z for most Grammy nominations ever – with 88 apiece.

The big picture: The feat comes ahead of her highly anticipated "Renaissance" world tour, which is slated to kick off in Europe in May before coming to the U.S. in July.

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Editor's note: This article has been updated with additional details throughout.

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