Beyoncé’s career is a masterclass in the art and occasional absence of recognition. With 35 Grammy Awards and a trail of record-making nominations, she is arguably the most influential artist in modern music history.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé won album of the year for “Cowboy Carter” at Sunday’s Grammys, delivering her — at last — the show’s elusive top award. The superstar, who is both the most awarded and nominated artist in Grammys history, has been up for the category four times before and many feel she has been snubbed by its top honors.

Beyoncé finally won album of the year Grammy on Sunday, taking home the elusive award for last year’s Cowboy Carter after being nominated in the category four previous times.