Over the years, several famous female musicians, although they have had multiple nominations, have never won a Grammy Award. The Grammy Awards are one of the biggest and most prestigious awards in the music industry. With new entrants each year, the stakes to win a Grammy are higher than ever.
One famous female musician who shockingly never won a Grammy at the prime of her career was Diana Ross. The singer, who began with the girl group The Supremes, never won a Grammy with the girl group or as a successful solo artiste. However, she was presented with two Lifetime Achievement Awards in 2012 and 2023 for herself and The Supremes. Here are other 7 female musicians who have never won a Grammy Award.
Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez began her career as a child actress before branching into music. Having signed with Hollywood Records in 2008, Gomez formed and was the lead vocalist of the pop-rock band Selena Gomez & the Scene. The band released three studio albums, all receiving gold certifications or higher by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). However, the singer is most popularly known for her solo career.
With 3 studio albums, 4 EPs, and 2 compilation albums, Selena Gomez has had over 40 chart entries on the US Billboard Hot 100. With tens of millions of albums sold worldwide, Selena Gomez is yet to win a Grammy. However, Selena Gomez has received two Grammy Award nominations in 2022 and 2023. Her Spanish-language extended play album, Revelación, earned Selena Gomez her first Grammy nomination for Best Latin Pop Album. Her second Grammy nomination was as a featured guest artiste on Coldplay’s ninth studio album, Music of the Spheres, which was nominated for Album of the Year.
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez is unarguably one of the world’s biggest and most popular female musicians. Her fame and music is multigenerational, especially with her foray into acting and movies. With over 80 million records sold, J. Lo is among the most successful female musicians worldwide. With a musical career of over two decades, Jennifer Lopez has released 9 studio albums, 3 compilation albums, and an EP. Yet, despite being credited for helping to break the barriers for Latino Americans in Hollywood’s entertainment industry, Jennifer Lopez is still without a Gramophone trophy.
Moreover, she also hasn’t won at the Latin Grammy Awards, despite been nominated twice. Jennifer Lopez has only received two Grammy Award nominations throughout her musical career. Her first Grammy nomination came in 2000 at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards for Best Dance Recording for her song “Waiting for Tonight.” Jennifer Lopez received her second Grammy Award nomination the next year in 2001, in the same category for her song “Let’s Get Loud.”
Avril Lavigne
Canadian singer and songwriter Avril Lavigne might not be one of today’s most popular singers, but she was one of the 2000s iconic musical sensations. Avril Lavigne helped pave the way for female pop-punk singers and musicians, having dominated the subgenre in her glory days. With 7 studio albums, 9 EPs, and a live album, Avril Lavigne has sold more than 40 million albums since her first album, Let Go, in 2002. Over the years, Avril Lavigne has received 8 Grammy Award nominations. Avril Lavigne’s last Grammy nomination was at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards in 2004.
Sia
The Australian singer and songwriter Sia is arguably the biggest female artiste on the continent. Although the singer became a worldwide sensation in the mid-2010s, Sia’s musical journey began in the mid-1990s as a singer in the local acid jazz band Crisp. Fast-forward two decades later, and now as a solo artiste, Sia received her first Grammy Award nomination in 2013 at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards.
Sia’s nomination was for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for her featured performance on Flo Rida’s song “Wild Ones.” In 2015, her “Chandelier” hit song from her sixth studio album, 1000 Forms of Fear, received four nominations at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards. As of the 2024 Grammy Awards, Sia has received nine Grammy Award nominations without a win.
Nicki Minaj
Trinidadian-born rapper and singer Nicki Minaj is one of her generation’s most successful and accomplished female rappers. Often dubbed the Queen of Rap, she is one of the world’s best-selling music artists, with over 100 million records sold. Despite receiving 12 Grammy Award nominations throughout her career, Nicki Minaj has surprisingly never won a Grammy Award. Since her first album release in 2010, all five of her studio albums have received platinum certifications from the RIAA.
Katy Perry
Over the years, fans have watched the American singer and songwriter Katy Perry become a successful television personality. However, her success as a TV personality pales in comparison to her musical career. With over 143 million worldwide record sales, Katy Perry is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Katy Perry has 6 studio albums, 7 EPs, and a compilation album. She received her first Grammy nomination at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards in 2009. The nomination was for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for her song “I Kissed a Girl.” Since then, Katy Perry has received 13 Grammy Award nominations without a win.
Martina McBride
The soprano-singing country music singer-songwriter Martina McBride is one of the genre’s most successful female singers. The singer’s career began in the early 1990s and has blossomed through the years. Martina McBride has released 14 studio albums, 8 compilation albums, and a live album. Martina McBride’s first Grammy Award nomination came in 1995.
She was nominated for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for her “Independence Day” song from her second studio album, The Way That I Am. With her last Grammy Award nomination in 2012, Martina McBride has received a staggering 14 Grammy nominations and has yet to clinch a win. If you found it surprising that these 7 female musicians have never won a Grammy Award, read 10 famous actors who have never been nominated for an Oscar.
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