First winner of the 'Big Four' Grammy Awards in same year

First winner of the 'Big Four' Grammy Awards in same year
Who
Christopher Cross
What
first
Where
United States ()
When
1981
Christopher Cross (USA) was the first artist to win in the 'big four' categories in the same year. In 1981, his debut album Christopher Cross (1980) won Album of the Year, 'Sailing' won Record of the Year and Song of the Year and he also picked up the Best New Artist award.