LOS ANGELES, California: Beyoncé has propelled herself into the highest Grammy echelon: The star singer claimed a leading nine nominations on Tuesday, making her tied — with her husband Jay-Z — as the most nominated music act in the history of the awards show.

Beyoncé's 'Break My Soul' reeled in record and song of the year nominations, while 'Renaissance' — which ventured into the world of dancehall music — netted an album of the year nod. With Jay-Z also earning five nods this year, each spouse now holds the record for the most-ever Grammy nominations at 88 apiece.