Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance

The Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance is the latest in a series of awards recognizing superior vocal performance by a female in the pop category, the first of which was presented in 1959. The award goes to the artist. The awards have quite a convoluted history:

• From 1959 to 1960 there was an award called Best Vocal Performance, Female, which was for work in the pop field
• In 1961 the award was separated into Best Vocal Performance Single Record Or Track and Best Vocal Performance Album, Female
• From 1962 to 1963 the awards from the previous year were combined into Best Solo Vocal Performance, Female
• From 1964 to 1968 the award was called Best Vocal Performance, Female
• In 1966 there was also an award for Best Contemporary (R&R) Vocal Performance - Female
• In 1967 the award from the previous year was combined with the equivalent award for men as the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary (R&R) Solo Vocal Performance - Male or Female
• In 1968 the previous award was once again separated by gender, with the female award known as called Best Contemporary Female Solo Vocal Performance
• In 1969, the awards were combined and streamlined as the award for Best Contemporary-Pop Vocal Performance, Female
• From 1970 to 1971 the award was known as Best Contemporary Vocal Performance, Female
• From 1972 to 1994 the award was known as Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female
• Since 1995 it has been awarded as Best Female Pop Vocal Performance

In the years where more than one award was presented (1961, 1966, 1968), both are listed on separate lines.

Years reflect the year in which the Grammy Awards were presented, for works released in the previous year.

2010s

Year	Winner	Nominations
2011		King of Anything performed by Sara Bareilles Halo (Live) performed by Beyoncé Chasing Pirates performed by Norah Jones Bad Romance performed by Lady Gaga Teenage Dream performed by Katy Perry
2010	Halo performed by Beyoncé	Hometown Glory performed by Adele Hot n Cold performed by Katy Perry Sober performed by Pink You Belong With Me performed by Taylor Swift

2000s

Year	Winner	Nominations
2009	Chasing Pavements performed by Adele	Love Song performed by Sara Bareilles Mercy performed by Duffy Bleeding Love performed by Leona Lewis I Kissed A Girl performed by Katy Perry So What performed by Pink
2008	Rehab performed by Amy Winehouse	Candyman performed by Christina Aguilera 1234 performed by Feist Big Girls Don't Cry performed by Fergie Say It Right performed by Nelly Furtado
2007	Ain't No Other Man performed by Christina Aguilera	Unwritten performed by Natasha Bedingfield You Can Close Your Eyes performed by Sheryl Crow Stupid Girls performed by Pink Black Horse and the Cherry Tree performed by KT Tunstall
2006	Since U Been Gone performed by Kelly Clarkson	It's Like That performed by Mariah Carey Good Is Good performed by Sheryl Crow I Will Not Be Broken performed by Bonnie Raitt Hollaback Girl performed by Gwen Stefani
2005	Sunrise performed by Norah Jones	Oceania performed by Björk The First Cut Is the Deepest performed by Sheryl Crow What You Waiting For? performed by Gwen Stefani You Had Me performed by Joss Stone
2004	Beautiful performed by Christina Aguilera	Miss Independent performed by Kelly Clarkson White Flag performed by Dido I'm With You performed by Avril Lavigne Fallen performed by Sarah McLachlan
2003	Don't Know Why performed by Norah Jones	Soak Up the Sun performed by Sheryl Crow Complicated performed by Avril Lavigne Get the Party Started performed by Pink Overprotected performed by Britney Spears
2002	I'm like a Bird performed by Nelly Furtado	There You'll Be performed by Faith Hill Someone to Call My Lover performed by Janet Jackson By Your Side performed by Sade Essence performed by Lucinda Williams
2001	I Try performed by Macy Gray	What a Girl Wants performed by Christina Aguilera Music performed by Madonna Save Me performed by Aimee Mann Both Sides Now performed by Joni Mitchell Oops!... I Did It Again performed by Britney Spears
2000	I Will Remember You performed by Sarah McLachlan	Genie in a Bottle performed by Christina Aguilera Beautiful Stranger performed by Madonna Thank U performed by Alanis Morissette ...Baby One More Time performed by Britney Spears

1990s

Year	Winner	Nominations
1999	My Heart Will Go On performed by Celine Dion	My Favorite Mistake performed by Sheryl Crow Can't Take My Eyes Off You performed by Lauryn Hill Torn performed by Natalie Imbruglia Adia performed by Sarah McLachlan
1998	Building a Mystery performed by Sarah McLachlan	Butterfly performed by Mariah Carey Where Have All the Cowboys Gone performed by Paula Cole Sunny Came Home performed by Shawn Colvin Foolish Games performed by Jewel
1997	Un-Break My Heart performed by Toni Braxton	Get Out of This House performed by Shawn Colvin Because You Loved Me performed by Celine Dion Reach performed by Gloria Estefan Who Will Save Your Soul performed by Jewel
1996	No More I Love You's performed by Annie Lennox	Fantasy performed by Mariah Carey I Know performed by Dionne Farris One of Us performed by Joan Osborne You Got It performed by Bonnie Raitt Colors of the Wind performed by Vanessa L. Williams
1995	All I Wanna Do performed by Sheryl Crow	Hero performed by Mariah Carey The Power of Love performed by Celine Dion Longing in Their Hearts performed by Bonnie Raitt Ordinary Miracles performed by Barbra Streisand
1994	I Will Always Love You performed by Whitney Houston	Dreamlover performed by Mariah Carey I Don't Know Why performed by Shawn Colvin Miss Chatelaine performed by k.d. lang I Don't Wanna Fight performed by Tina Turner
1993	Constant Craving performed by k.d. lang	MTV Unplugged performed by Mariah Carey Celine Dion performed by Celine Dion Diva performed by Annie Lennox Save the Best for Last performed by Vanessa L. Williams
1992	Something to Talk About performed by Bonnie Raitt	Emotions performed by Mariah Carey Get Here performed by Oleta Adams Baby Baby performed by Amy Grant All the Man That I Need performed by Whitney Houston
1991	Vision of Love performed by Mariah Carey	I'm Your Baby Tonight performed by Whitney Houston From a Distance performed by Bette Midler Nothing Compares 2 U performed by Sinéad O'Connor All Around the World performed by Lisa Stansfield
1990	Nick of Time performed by Bonnie Raitt	Straight Up performed by Paula Abdul Don't Wanna Lose You performed by Gloria Estefan Wind Beneath My Wings performed by Bette Midler Cry Like a Rainstorm, Howl Like the Wind performed by Linda Ronstadt

1980s

Year	Winner	Nominations
1989	Fast Car performed by Tracy Chapman	Tell It to My Heart performed by Taylor Dayne One Moment in Time performed by Whitney Houston Chalk Mark in a Rainstorm performed by Joni Mitchell Get Here performed by Brenda Russell
1988	I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) performed by Whitney Houston	Heaven Is a Place on Earth performed by Belinda Carlisle Coming Around Again performed by Carly Simon One Voice performed by Barbra Streisand Luka performed by Suzanne Vega
1987	The Broadway Album performed by Barbra Streisand	True Colors performed by Cyndi Lauper Papa Don't Preach performed by Madonna Typical Male performed by Tina Turner That's What Friends Are For performed by Dionne Warwick
1986	Saving All My Love for You performed by Whitney Houston	We Belong performed by Pat Benatar Crazy for You performed by Madonna Lush Life performed by Linda Ronstadt We Don't Need Another Hero performed by Tina Turner
1985	What's Love Got to Do with It performed by Tina Turner	The Glamorous Life performed by Sheila E. Strut performed by Sheena Easton Girls Just Want to Have Fun performed by Cyndi Lauper Let's Hear It for the Boy performed by Deniece Williams
1984	Flashdance... What a Feeling performed by Irene Cara	Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair) performed by Sheena Easton What's New performed by Linda Ronstadt She Works Hard for the Money performed by Donna Summer Total Eclipse of the Heart performed by Bonnie Tyler
1983	You Should Hear How She Talks About You performed by Melissa Manchester	Gloria performed by Laura Branigan Love's Been A Little Bit Hard On Me performed by Juice Newton Heart Attack performed by Olivia Newton-John Get Closer performed by Linda Ronstadt
1982	Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music performed by Lena Horne	Bette Davis Eyes performed by Kim Carnes For Your Eyes Only performed by Sheena Easton Angel of the Morning performed by Juice Newton Physical performed by Olivia Newton-John
1981	The Rose performed by Bette Midler	Fame performed by Irene Cara Magic performed by Olivia Newton-John Woman in Love performed by Barbra Streisand On the Radio performed by Donna Summer
1980	I'll Never Love This Way Again performed by Dionne Warwick	I Will Survive performed by Gloria Gaynor Chuck E.'s in Love performed by Rickie Lee Jones Don't Cry Out Loud performed by Melissa Manchester Bad Girls performed by Donna Summer

1970s

Year	Winner	Nominations
1979	You Needed Me performed by Anne Murray	Hopelessly Devoted to You performed by Olivia Newton-John You Belong to Me performed by Carly Simon You Don't Bring Me Flowers performed by Barbra Streisand MacArthur Park performed by Donna Summer
1978	Love Theme from A Star Is Born (Evergreen) performed by Barbra Streisand	You Light Up My Life performed by Debby Boone Here You Come Again performed by Dolly Parton Blue Bayou performed by Linda Ronstadt Nobody Does It Better performed by Carly Simon
1977	Hasten Down the Wind performed by Linda Ronstadt	Natalie performed by Natalie Cole Here, There and Everywhere performed by Emmylou Harris The Hissing of Summer Lawns performed by Joni Mitchell Turn the Beat Around performed by Vicki Sue Robinson
1976	At Seventeen performed by Janis Ian	Send in the Clowns performed by Judy Collins Have You Never Been Mellow performed by Olivia Newton-John Ain't No Way to Treat a Lady performed by Helen Reddy Heart Like a Wheel performed by Linda Ronstadt
1975	I Honestly Love You performed by Olivia Newton-John	Feel Like Makin' Love performed by Roberta Flack Jazzman performed by Carole King Cleo Laine Live at Carnegie Hall performed by Cleo Laine Court and Spark performed by Joni Mitchell
1974	Killing Me Softly with His Song performed by Roberta Flack	Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy performed by Bette Midler Danny's Song performed by Anne Murray Touch Me in the Morning performed by Diana Ross You're So Vain performed by Carly Simon
1973	I Am Woman performed by Helen Reddy	Quiet Fire performed by Roberta Flack Day Dreaming performed by Aretha Franklin Anticipation performed by Carly Simon Sweet Inspiration/Where You Lead performed by Barbra Streisand
1972	Tapestry performed by Carole King	The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down performed by Joan Baez Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves performed by Cher Me and Bobby McGee performed by Janis Joplin That's the Way I've Always Heard It Should Be performed by Carly Simon
1971	I'll Never Fall in Love Again performed by Dionne Warwick	Fancy performed by Bobbie Gentry Snowbird performed by Anne Murray Long, Long Time performed by Linda Ronstadt Ain't No Mountain High Enough performed by Diana Ross
1970	Is That All There Is? performed by Peggy Lee	With Pen in Hand performed by Vikki Carr Put a Little Love in Your Heart performed by Jackie DeShannon Johnny One Time performed by Brenda Lee Son of a Preacher Man performed by Dusty Springfield This Girl's in Love with You performed by Dionne Warwick

1960s

Year	Winner	Nominations
1969	Do You Know the Way to San Jose performed by Dionne Warwick	I Say a Little Prayer performed by Aretha Franklin Those Were the Days performed by Mary Hopkin Angel of the Morning performed by Merrilee Rush Funny Girl performed by Barbra Streisand
1968 - Vocal	"Ode to Billie Joe" performed by Bobbie Gentry	It Must Be Him performed by Vikki Carr Don't Sleep in the Subway performed by Petula Clark Respect performed by Aretha Franklin "Alfie" performed by Dionne Warwick
1968 - Contemporary Solo Vocal	"Ode to Billie Joe" performed by Bobbie Gentry	It Must Be Him performed by Vikki Carr Don't Sleep in the Subway performed by Petula Clark (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman performed by Aretha Franklin I Say a Little Prayer performed by Dionne Warwick
1967	If He Walked into My Life Today performed by Eydie Gorme	Ella at Duke's Place performed by Ella Fitzgerald Born a Woman performed by Sandy Posey These Boots Are Made for Walkin' performed by Nancy Sinatra Color Me Barbra performed by Barbra Streisand
1966 - Vocal	My Name Is Barbra performed by Barbra Streisand	Downtown performed by Petula Clark What the World Needs Now is Love performed by Jackie DeShannon The Astrud Gilberto Album performed by Astrud Gilberto Gentle Is My Love performed by Nancy Wilson
1966 - Contemporary R&R Vocal	I Know a Place performed by Petula Clark	Rescue Me performed by Fontella Bass What the World Needs Now is Love performed by Jackie DeShannon Sunshine, Lollipops, and Rainbows performed by Lesley Gore Baby, I'm Yours performed by Barbara Lewis
1965	"People" performed by Barbra Streisand	"Downtown" performed by Petula Clark We'll Sing in the Sunshine performed by Gale Garnett "The Girl from Ipanema" performed by Astrud Gilberto How Glad I Am performed by Nancy Wilson
1964	The Barbra Streisand Album performed by Barbra Streisand	Blame It on the Bossa Nova performed by Eydie Gorme "I'm a Woman" performed by Peggy Lee The World of Miriam Makeba performed by Miriam Makeba Dominique performed by The Singing Nun
1963	Ella Swings Brightly with Nelson performed by Ella Fitzgerald	No, Strings performed by Diahann Carroll Lena...Lovely and Alive performed by Lena Horne I'm a Woman performed by Peggy Lee Love Letters performed by Ketty Lester My Coloring Book performed by Sandy Stewart Slightly Out of Time performed by Pat Thomas
1962	Judy at Carnegie Hall performed by Judy Garland	"(If You Can't Sing It) You'll Have to Swing It (Mr. Paganini)" performed by Ella Fitzgerald The Essential Billie Holliday performed by Billie Holliday Lena at the Sands performed by Lena Horne Basin Street East Proudly Presents Miss Peggy Lee performed by Peggy Lee
1961 - Album	Ella in Berlin: Mack the Knife performed by Ella Fitzgerald	Clap Hands! Here Comes Rosie! performed by Rosemary Clooney Latin ala Lee! performed by Peggy Lee Miriam Makeba performed by Miriam Makeba Della performed by Della Reese
1961 - Single	"Mack the Knife" performed by Ella Fitzgerald	The Sound of Music performed by Doris Day "I Gotta Right to Sing the Blues" performed by Eileen Farrell "I'm Sorry" performed by Brenda Lee "I'm Gonna Go Fishin" performed by Peggy Lee
1960	"But Not for Me" performed by Ella Fitzgerald	Porgy & Bess performed by Lena Horne "Alright, Okay, You Win" performed by Peggy Lee Broadway '59 performed by Pat Suzuki La Starda del Amore performed by Caterina Valenta

1950s

Year	Winner	Nominations
1959	Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Songbook performed by Ella Fitzgerald	Everybody Loves a Lover performed by Doris Day Eydie in Love performed by Eydie Gorme Fever performed by Peggy Lee I Wish You Love performed by Keely Smith

Category facts

• Most Wins in Category

Rank	1st	2nd	3rd
Artist	Barbra Streisand Ella Fitzgerald	Dionne Warwick Whitney Houston	Christina Aguilera Norah Jones Sarah McLachlan Bobbie Gentry Bonnie Raitt
Total Wins	5 wins	3 wins	2 wins

• Most Nominations

Rank	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th
Artist	Barbra Streisand	Mariah Carey Linda Ronstadt Peggy Lee	Ella Fitzgerald Dionne Warwick	Sheryl Crow Whitney Houston Olivia Newton-John Carly Simon	Christina Aguilera Bonnie Raitt
Total Nominations	12 Nominations	8 nominations	7 nominations	6 nominations	5 nominations