Grammy Album of the Year Winners by Year: Complete List 1959–2026

July 3, 2026 by Ryan Mitchell

Grammy Album of the Year winners by year — row of generic golden music trophies spanning decades of Recording Academy history

Grammy Album of the Year winners by year from 1959 through 2026 — full chronological list, decade context, Taylor Swift’s four wins, Bad Bunny’s historic 2026 victory, and major upsets.

Grammy upsets