Talent knows no age—especially in the world of music. Some young performers rise to the top of the industry long before they can drive or even attend high school. These five incredible child musicians not only captured global attention, but also took home some of the most prestigious awards in the industry. Here they are, listed in order of age at the time of their win—starting with the youngest.
🥇 Leah Peasall – Age 8
Award: Grammy Award – Album of the Year
Project: O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack (2002)
At just 8 years old, Leah Peasall became the youngest credited artist ever to win a Grammy. As a member of the Peasall Sisters, Leah contributed vocals to the bluegrass-infused soundtrack of O Brother, Where Art Thou?, which won Album of the Year at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards. Her involvement set a record that still stands today.
🥈 Blue Ivy Carter – Age 9
Award: Grammy Award – Best Music Video
Project: “Brown Skin Girl” (2021)
The daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z, Blue Ivy Carter entered Grammy history at age 9 when she won for her featured appearance in the music video for Brown Skin Girl. Her spoken-word introduction and on-screen presence earned her a shared Grammy and cemented her spot as one of the youngest winners ever.
🥉 Jackie Evancho – Age 10
Award: Billboard Classical Albums Chart #1 / Platinum Sales
Project: O Holy Night (2010)
Classical crossover singer Jackie Evancho wowed America as a finalist on America’s Got Talent at age 10. Shortly after, her debut EP O Holy Night became the best-selling debut of 2010 and topped the Billboard Classical Albums chart. Jackie became the youngest solo artist to go platinum in the U.S.
🏆 LeAnn Rimes – Age 14
Award: Grammy Awards – Best New Artist & Best Female Country Vocal Performance
Song: “Blue” (1997)
LeAnn Rimes broke through at age 13 with her hit “Blue,” and by 14, she became the youngest solo artist to ever win a Grammy. Her voice—often compared to Patsy Cline—made her a country sensation and earned her two Grammys in the same year.
⭐ Charlotte Church – Age 14
Award: Classical BRIT Award – British Artist of the Year
Project: Voice of an Angel and early classical albums
Welsh soprano Charlotte Church made headlines in the late ’90s and early 2000s for her powerful classical voice. At 14, she was awarded the British Artist of the Year at the Classical BRIT Awards in 2000. Known for bringing classical music to mainstream audiences, Charlotte became an international star before finishing secondary school.
Final Note
These young artists didn’t just make music—they made history. Their early achievements prove that greatness isn’t limited by age. Whether in country, classical, or pop, these prodigies earned their place on the world’s biggest stages before most kids finish middle school.