Most Grammy Awards won in a single year by a British act (female)

Adele (UK, b. Adele Adkins) picked up a total of six awards at the 54th annual Grammy Awards ceremony, held at the Staples Center, Los Angeles, USA, on 12 February 2012. The British singer-songwriter won in every category for which she was nominated: Album of the Year (21), Record of the Year (“Rolling in the Deep”), Song of the Year (“Rolling in the Deep”), Best Pop Solo Performance (“Someone Like You”), Best Pop Vocal Album (21) and Best Short Form Music Video (“Rolling in the Deep”).