13 Musicians Who Have Made Grammy History

From career-defining wins to surprising losses, there have been many memorable Grammy Awards moments since the first ceremony was held in 1959. Case in point: the following musicians and producers have all managed to make Grammy history, whether for their impressive number of nominations or the young age at which they earned their first win. Below, check out 13 artists who have broken records at the Grammys during their respective careers.

1. Georg Solti

With a total of 31 Grammy wins, the late orchestral and operatic conductor holds the record for the most Grammy awards won over the course of a career. He also holds the record for the most wins in the classical field. His last win occurred in 1997, when he took home a prize for Best Opera Recording for “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg.”