Grammy History Talk: Best Nominated Female Singers/Groups to NOT win a Grammy

[montana82 Joined: Sep 14th, 2011 Topics: 2 Posts: 112 View Predictions]

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I am doing research on some of my favorite female singers of the 80’s, 90’s, and today to NOT win a Grammy. While most of my favorites have won Grammys many talented underrated women got overlooked. Most likely due to not selling as many records as the people they lost to.

I am sticking to only women NOMINATED for a Grammy. How would you rank them based on how much they deserved to win, their talent, and impact on music during this era? And they need to still be alive.

1980’s

1. Diana Ross
2. Heart
3. Taylor Dayne
4. Laura Branigan
5. Belinda Carlisle
6. Bonnie Tyler
7. Sheila E
8. Joan Jett
9. Teena Marie
10. Kate Bush

Honorable Mention: Brenda Russell, Lita Ford, Pebbles, Karyn White

1990’s

1. Vanessa Williams
2. Jewel
3. Bjork
4. Tori Amos
5. Wilson Phillips
6. Sophie B. Hawkins
7. En Vogue
8. Courtney Love
9. Joan Osborne
10. Oleta Adams

Honorable Mention: Patty Smyth, Lisa Stansfield, Meshell Ndegeocello, Natalie Imbruglia, Tamia, SWV, PJ Harvey

2000’s-2010’s

1. Martina McBride
2. Katy Perry
3. Sia
4. Janelle Monae
5. Avril Lavigne
6. Lana Del Rey
7. Florence Welch
8. Ledisi
9. Jazmine Sullivan
10. Haim

Honorable mention: Nikki Minaj, Jennifer Lopez, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, Kelly Price, Sza, Vanessa Carlton

Am I missing anyone??? Anyone else worthy to be listed?

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[bs87 Joined: Nov 28th, 2011 Topics: 0 Posts: 383 View Predictions]

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Jennifer Lopez shouldn’t be listed in the 90’s group, since her debut album was released in 1999. Furthermore, I think her musical talent is extremely limited, so she shouldn’t be listed in general.

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[ciguanaba Joined: Jan 26th, 2020 Topics: 1 Posts: 3776 View Predictions]

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Björk is the most offensive snub.

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[montana82 Joined: Sep 14th, 2011 Topics: 2 Posts: 112 View Predictions]

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bs87 wrote:

Jennifer Lopez shouldn’t be listed in the 90’s group, since her debut album was released in 1999. Furthermore, I think her musical talent is extremely limited, so she shouldn’t be listed in general.

Yeah I was struggling to come up with names for the 90s. But I just remembered Oleta Adams was nominated 4 times that decade so I will replace JLO with her. I don’t like JLo’s music at all but she’s certainly popular and has had a music career for 20 plus years now.

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[Gucci Joined: Dec 1st, 2019 Topics: 0 Posts: 15463 View Predictions]

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Honey, it is a crime the following have NOT won a Grammy:

Aaliyah
En Vogue
Brian McKnight
Nas
Snoop Dogg
The Supremes
SWV
Tamia
Vanessa Williams

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[SkyLight Joined: Nov 3rd, 2010 Topics: 0 Posts: 77 View Predictions]

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Tori Amos.

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[theexterminator Joined: Dec 15th, 2016 Topics: 0 Posts: 338 View Predictions]

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Stevie Nicks (solo), Janis Joplin, Wendy O Williams, PJ Harvey, Hole

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[Monsoon 🌊 Joined: Aug 11th, 2020 Topics: 23 Posts: 2238 View Predictions]

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bs87 wrote:

Jennifer Lopez shouldn’t be listed in the 90’s group, since her debut album was released in 1999. Furthermore, I think her musical talent is extremely limited, so she shouldn’t be listed in general.

J.Lo should’ve won Dance Recording though. “Who Let the Dogs Out” over “Let’s Get Loud”? Nah.

👑Cicely Tyson (1924-2021)
👑Mary Wilson (1944-2021)

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[Dan Jo Joined: Aug 16th, 2017 Topics: 3 Posts: 375 View Predictions]

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[Monsoon 🌊 Joined: Aug 11th, 2020 Topics: 23 Posts: 2238 View Predictions]

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The fact that Blue Ivy Carter could win a GRAMMY before all of these women 💀

👑Cicely Tyson (1924-2021)
👑Mary Wilson (1944-2021)

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[Emmyfan Joined: Nov 26th, 2010 Topics: 18 Posts: 1618 View Predictions]

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I was shocked to find out that Nina Simone only received 2 Grammy nominations. Nina has been cited as an influence by a number of singers.

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[bs87 Joined: Nov 28th, 2011 Topics: 0 Posts: 383 View Predictions]

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Monsoon 🌊 wrote:

J.Lo should’ve won Dance Recording though. “Who Let the Dogs Out” over “Let’s Get Loud”? Nah.

“Who Let the Dogs Out” over any of the other nominees is criminal. J-Lo still wouldn’t have been my top choice, though.

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[Andresg770 Joined: Nov 17th, 2010 Topics: 2 Posts: 475 View Predictions]

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bs87 wrote:

“Who Let the Dogs Out” over any of the other nominees is criminal. J-Lo still wouldn’t have been my top choice, though.

In terms of production, it’s hard to argue against “Natural Blues,” but if it’s about also being a danceable song, then “Let’s Get Loud” is my top choice. That said, “Be with You” is no slouch, either; it’s one of Enrique’s best and sadly also one of his most underrated.

Hell, even “Blue (Da Ba Dee)” would’ve been a better choice. At least people remember that one-hit wonder somewhat fondly (independent of critics often putting it in “worst” and “most annoying” lists).

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[Monsoon 🌊 Joined: Aug 11th, 2020 Topics: 23 Posts: 2238 View Predictions]

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Emmyfan wrote:

I was shocked to find out that Nina Simone only received 2 Grammy nominations. Nina has been cited as an influence by a number of singers.

Nina wasn’t liked within the industry because of her stank attitude. Great artist but she was probably insufferable to work with.

👑Cicely Tyson (1924-2021)
👑Mary Wilson (1944-2021)

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