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Only 11 Black artists have won album of the year at the Grammys — here they all are

Callie AhlgrimFeb 5, 2024, 12:12 IST

Jon Batiste performs at the 2022 Grammys.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

In the 66-year history of the Grammy Awards, only 11 Black artists have won album of the year.
Stevie Wonder became the first Black artist to win in 1974 for "Innervisions." He has since won thrice.

1974, 1975, 1977: Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder at the Grammys in 1974, left, and 1975.Echoes/Redferns / Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images

1984: Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson at the 26th annual Grammy Awards in 1984.CBS via Getty Images

1985: Lionel Richie

Lionel Richie at the 27th annual Grammy Awards in 1985.Lester Cohen/Getty Images

1991: Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones at the 33rd annual Grammy Awards in 1991.Time Life Pictures/DMI/The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty Images

1992: Natalie Cole

Natalie Cole at the 34th annual Grammy Awards in 1992.Rick Maiman/Sygma via Getty Images

1994: Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston at the 36th annual Grammy Awards in 1994.Robin Platzer/IMAGES/Getty Images

1999: Lauryn Hill

Lauryn Hill at the 41st annual Grammy Awards in 1999.Steve Granitz/WireImage

2004: Outkast

Outkast at the 46th annual Grammy Awards in 2004.Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

2005: Ray Charles

"Genius Loves Company" co-producer Phil Ramone at the 2005 Grammys, far left, and Ray Charles at the 1967 Grammys, far right.Michael Caulfield/WireImage / Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images

2008: Herbie Hancock

Herbie Hancock at the 50th annual Grammy Awards in 2008.Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images

2022: Jon Batiste

Jon Batiste at the 64th annual Grammy Awards in 2022.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

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