How many Grammy nominations does Taylor Swift have
As of the 2025 Grammy Awards, Taylor Swift has been nominated 50 times for Grammy Awards, making her one of the most nominated artists in the ceremony’s history. This total reflects her impact across pop, country, and alternative-leaning pop songwriting, as well as her work as a creator and collaborator. Below we break down her nominations by year and category, compare them to other artists, and clarify which counts are official versus rumored.
What counts as a Grammy nomination
A Grammy nomination is an official selection for a category in the annual Grammy Awards, determined by voting members of the Recording Academy. Appearances on compilations, streaming milestones, or sales achievements do not constitute nominations. For Taylor Swift, her nominations include solo performances, featured vocals, songwriting, and production categories across multiple genres.
Key details at a glance
| Metric | Verified Detail | Source Type |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grammy nominations | 50 | Recording Academy official database |
| Total Grammy wins | 14 | Recording Academy official results |
| Album of the Year nominations | 4 (Fearless, 1989, Folklore, Midnights) | Official category archives |
| Record of the Year nominations | 3 | Official category archives |
| Song of the Year nominations | 6 | Official category archives |
| Most recent nomination | 2025 General Field and multiple genre categories | 2025 Grammy official list |
Breakdown by era
Swift’s nominations cluster around albums that marked creative shifts, such as her transition from country to pop and later to indie-folk experimentation. Early nominations came from country categories, while her pop era expanded her reach into broader fields like Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
Country era (2007–2011)
Beginning with self-titled debut and expanding through Fearless and Speak Now, Swift earned nominations in Best Female Country Vocal Performance, Best Country Song, and Country Album categories. These laid the foundation for her mainstream profile.
Pop era (2014–2019)
1989 and Reputation brought her into Pop Solo and Pop Vocal categories, including multiple Record of the Year and Song of the Year nods for tracks like “Shake It Off” and “Look What You Made Me Do.”
Indie-folk and experimental era (2020–present)
Folklore, evermore, and Midnights have brought nominations in Alternative, Singer-Songwriter, and broader General Field categories, underscoring her range beyond traditional pop structures.
How her nominations compare
Among women in the Grammy era, Swift’s 50 nominations place her near the top globally, though rankings shift with each new cycle. She holds the distinction of being the first woman to win Album of the Year as both a solo artist and as a country artist, and she has more than double-digit wins across several competitive fields.
Quick comparison snapshot
- 50 total Grammy nominations as of 2025
- 14 competitive Grammy wins
- 4 Album of the Year nominations
- Multiple Record of the Year and Song of the Year nods
- First woman to win Album of the Year as a country artist
Common misconceptions
Not all high-profile appearances or streaming campaigns translate into nominations. Only selections by Recording Academy members in eligible categories count. Rumors sometimes inflate totals by including special honors or non-competitive recognitions.
How to track updates
Because new nominations can be announced each year, the definitive count changes after each ceremony. Official data are best sourced from the Recording Academy public database and verified results coverage following each awards season.