After winning her 32nd Grammy at this year’s ceremony, Beyonce broke the 26-year record held by Hungarian-British conductor Georg Solti to become the most decorated artist in Grammy history.
Beyonce came into the event as the most-awarded woman in Grammy history and was tied for second place overall with producer Quincy Jones, who has 28 wins. She set the record for the most Grammy wins with her fourth award of the evening and 32nd Grammy Award.
The 41-year-old singer made history when her album Renaissance, which features samples of house music, won the award for best dance/electronic album. She now ranks above Hungarian-British conductor Georg Solti, who passed away in 1997.
I’m trying not to be too emotional, the superstar said as her husband Jay-Z stood and applauded her. The singer thanked her late uncle, her parents, Jay-Z and her children for supporting her. I?m just trying to receive this night. I want to thank God for protecting me. Thank you, God.
Beyonce went on to thank her Uncle Jonny, whose battle with H.I.V. she has cited as an influence on her turn to dance music, with its historical ties to the L.G.B.T.Q. community.
With 88 total nominations, she has also tied with her husband, Jay-Z, for the most nominations of all time.
