The Grammys is the music industry’s Big Night Out, with many considering the Gramophone trophy the peak accolade in an artist’s career.
However one category is without a doubt the most prestigious of them all. The Album of the Year honours “artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall excellence in the recording industry, without regard to album sales, chart position, or critical reception,” and has been presented annually since the ceremony’s inception in 1959. In the 65 shows since, artists such as Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder and Taylor Swift have each won the coveted award three times — yet there’s always been one glaring snub.
