The Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album was first awarded in 1987. Until 1993 the award was known as the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Recording
An award for Best Traditional Folk Album is also presented. Prior to 1987 contemporary and traditional folk were combined as the Grammy Award for Best Ethnic or Traditional Folk Recording
Years reflect the year in which the Grammy Awards were presented, for works released in the previous year.
2000s
1990s
1980s
