The Grammy Award for Album of the Year is the most prestigious category at the Grammy Awards, recognizing artistic achievement, technical proficiency, and overall excellence in the recording industry. Presented annually since 1959, it is one of the four general field categories, alongside Best New Artist, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year. Taylor Swift holds the record for the most wins in this category, with four, including her latest for "Midnights" in 2024. The nomination process involves National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences members submitting entries, which are screened for eligibility and category placement, followed by voting by the academy's members.