The Grammy Awards ceremony was first held in 1959 to bring recognition to music artists who made an impact in the music industry. In 2020, the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards took place with its big winner being Billie Eilish. Throughout the years, many talented women have made music history with their impeccable songs.
There are other incredible female artists such as Sia who has yet to win a Grammy, but given her outstanding nominations, there is perhaps a chance for her another day. Throughout 61 years of music, the most a female artist has won in Grammy awards is 27. Who is the lucky woman to win that many?
Here are some female artists with the most Grammy wins ranked.
14 Dolly Parton - 9 Wins
As Tennessee's country music darling, Dolly Parton has had a career that lasted for over half a century. Being one of the most honored country stars to date, having a total 9 Grammy wins is quite the accomplishment. One of her awards includes Best Country Song, going to her hit song "9 to 5."
13 Rihanna - 9 Wins
Just a heads up, 9 will be an occurring number for the talented ladies and their Grammy wins. Rihanna also takes part in the 9 club, with her earliest Grammy award being given to her in 2007 for "Umbrella."
Her most recent win came in 2018 from her song "Loyalty," which featured Kendrick Lamar. With an upcoming album on the way, it will be a matter of time if she will snag another Grammy nomination.
12 Natalie Cole - 9 Wins
Being the daughter of the legend Nat King Cole has its merits for musical talent. The late Natalie received 21 nominations from the Grammys and won 9 of them. Remember the classic song "This Will Be"? She won the Best R&B Vocal Performance for female artists in 1976 and also won Best New Artist the same year.
11 Mary J. Blige - 9 Wins
Mary J. Blige has a good amount of success in her career, spanning 13 studio albums and selling millions of albums worldwide. For the Grammy awards, she has a total of 9 which includes her 1996 hit "I'll Be There for You/You're All I Need to Get By" as a duet with Method Man and a handful of others.
10 Sheryl Crow - 9 Wins
You can't go wrong with a music star like Sheryl Crow, who incorporates a lot of genres into her songs and makes them incredibly addictive. The last on this list with 9 wins, she has won Grammy awards for her songs including "All I Wanna Do" and "If It Makes You Happy."
When it comes to her album wins, they include The Globe Sessions and Sheryl Crow. With her 2019 album Threads being her last, she has made a good mark in music history.
9 Taylor Swift - 10 Wins
From sweet country girl to savage pop star, Taylor Swift has a remarkable legacy in music that brings fans and haters to their radar. She earned a nomination for Best New Artist in 2008, and while she did not win that award, her patience would gift her with 10 wins in the following years. Some of her crowning achievements include winning Album of the Year in 2010 and 2016 for Fearless and 1989 respectively.
8 Lady Gaga - 11 Wins
If Madonna is considered a classic pop queen, then Lady Gaga is the perfect definition of a modern pop queen. She rose to the spotlight in the late 2000s with her debut album The Fame would win the Grammy for Best Electronic/Dance Album in 2010.
Since then, she has steadily continued her collection, with her recent Grammy win coming from her work in A Star is Born. With her newest album Chromatica out now and earning lots of positive reviews, there's a chance that "Rain on Me," "Stupid Love," or "Sour Candy" may receive nominations for next year.
7 CeCe Winans - 12 Wins
Gospel music does not get a lot of mainstream attention, but you'd be surprised at how some artists won a lot of their Grammy nominations for the category alone. For CeCe Winans, she is currently the best-selling gospel artist of all time, and with 12 Grammy wins, that's an amazing accomplishment. 2018 has been her recent year of success at the Grammy Awards, taking home Best Gospel Performance and Best Gospel Song.
6 Ella Fitzgerald - 13 Wins
There's no other female Jazz singer like Ella Fitzgerald. Her legacy is undeniable with the likes of Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong, which is convenient as she collaborated with them during her career.
Her 13 Grammy wins are respectable during the latter half of the previous century when times were not easy for people of color. She was truly ahead of her time and will continue to be a great representation and inspiration for many artists.
5 Alicia Keys - 15 Wins
Alicia Keys was only 15 when she first signed with Columbia Records and since then, has been on a thriving musical journey. 2002 was an important year for Alicia, as she won all, but one of her five nominations, including Best New Artist and Song of the Year.
Scattered around years later, she would pick up 1o more wins for songs like "If I Ain't Got You," "No One," and "Empire State of Mind."
