7 Female Musicians Who Have Never Won a Grammy

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 embarked on her entertainment journey as a child actress before venturing into the music industry. After signing with Hollywood Records in 2008, Gomez formed the pop-rock band Selena Gomez & the Scene, where she served as the lead vocalist. The band produced three studio albums, all achieving gold certifications or higher from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Despite her success with the band, Gomez is primarily recognized for her solo career.

Throughout her solo career, Gomez has released three studio albums, four EPs, and two compilation albums, amassing over 40 chart entries on the US Billboard Hot 100. With tens of millions of albums sold worldwide, Gomez has yet to secure a Grammy win. However, she earned two Grammy Award nominations in 2022 and 2023. Her Spanish-language extended play album, “Revelación,” garnered Gomez her first Grammy nomination for Best Latin Pop Album. Additionally, she received a nomination as a featured guest artist on Coldplay’s ninth studio album, “Music of the Spheres,” which was recognized in the Album of the Year category.

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez stands as one of the world’s most prominent and enduring female musicians, with a career that spans generations and includes successful ventures into acting and film. With an impressive tally of over 80 million records sold, J. Lo ranks among the most accomplished female artists globally. Throughout her musical journey spanning more than two decades, she has released nine studio albums, three compilation albums, and an EP. Despite her influential role in breaking barriers for Latino Americans in Hollywood’s entertainment landscape, Jennifer Lopez has yet to clinch a Grammy trophy.

Furthermore, she has yet to secure a win at the Latin Grammy Awards, despite receiving two nominations. Jennifer Lopez has only garnered two Grammy Award nominations in her musical career. Her initial Grammy nod arrived in 2000 at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards for Best Dance Recording for her track “Waiting for Tonight.” Subsequently, she received her second Grammy nomination the following year in 2001, once again in the Best Dance Recording category, this time for her song “Let’s Get Loud.”

Avril Lavigne

Avril Lavigne, the Canadian singer and songwriter, may not currently hold the spotlight as one of today’s most prominent artists, but she undeniably left an indelible mark as an iconic musical sensation of the 2000s. Lavigne played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape for female pop-punk singers and musicians, dominating the subgenre during her peak years. With a discography that includes 7 studio albums, 9 EPs, and a live album, Avril Lavigne has amassed sales exceeding 40 million albums since her debut release, “Let Go,” in 2002. Throughout her career, she has garnered a total of 8 Grammy Award nominations, with her last nomination occurring at the 46th Annual Grammy Awards in 2004.

Sia

Sia, the Australian singer and songwriter, has established herself as one of the continent’s most prominent female artists. While she achieved global recognition in the mid-2010s, Sia’s musical journey traces back to the mid-1990s when she served as a singer in the local acid jazz band Crisp. Over two decades later, as a solo artist, Sia earned her inaugural Grammy Award nomination in 2013 at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards.

Her nomination was for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for her featured performance on Flo Rida’s track “Wild Ones.” In 2015, her iconic hit song “Chandelier,” featured on her sixth studio album “1000 Forms of Fear,” garnered four nominations at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards. Despite accumulating nine Grammy Award nominations as of the 2024 Grammy Awards, Sia has yet to secure a win.

Nicki Minaj

Trinidadian-born rapper and singer Nicki Minaj stands as one of the most successful and acclaimed female rappers of her generation. Frequently hailed as the Queen of Rap, she has solidified her status as one of the world’s top-selling music artists, boasting over 100 million records sold. Despite amassing an impressive total of 12 Grammy Award nominations over the course of her career, Nicki Minaj has notably never secured a Grammy win. Since her inaugural album release in 2010, all five of her studio albums have achieved platinum certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Katy Perry

Over the years, fans have witnessed American singer and songwriter Katy Perry’s rise to prominence not only as a successful television personality but also as a musical powerhouse. With a staggering tally of over 143 million worldwide record sales, Perry ranks among the best-selling music artists of all time. Her extensive discography includes 6 studio albums, 7 EPs, and a compilation album.

Perry earned her inaugural Grammy nomination at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards in 2009, receiving recognition in the Best Female Pop Vocal Performance category for her song “I Kissed a Girl.” Since then, she has amassed a total of 13 Grammy Award nominations without securing a win. Despite her remarkable success in the music industry, Katy Perry continues to pursue the coveted Grammy accolade.

Martina McBride

Martina McBride, the soprano-singing country music sensation, stands as one of the genre’s most accomplished female artists. Her illustrious career took flight in the early 1990s and has continued to flourish over the years. McBride’s discography boasts an impressive collection of 14 studio albums, 8 compilation albums, and a live album.

McBride earned her first Grammy Award nomination in 1995, nominated in the Best Female Country Vocal Performance category for her song “Independence Day” from her second studio album, “The Way That I Am.” Despite her extensive contributions to the music industry, McBride has yet to secure a Grammy win. With her last Grammy Award nomination in 2012, she has accumulated a remarkable total of 14 Grammy nominations throughout her career.