Country Music Association Award for Female Vocalist of the Year | |
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Country | United States |
Presented by | Country Music Association |
First awarded | 1967 |
Currently held by | Lainey Wilson (2024) |
The following list shows the recipients for the Country Music Association Award for Female Vocalist of the Year. [1] The award is based on individual musical performance on a solo country single or album release, as well as the artist's overall contribution to country music during the eligibility period. [2]
The inaugural recipient of the award was Loretta Lynn in 1967. Miranda Lambert holds the record for most wins in the category, with seven, while she and four-time recipient Reba McEntire share a leading eighteen nominations. Anne Murray holds the record for most nominations without a win, with six. The current holder of the award is Lainey Wilson, who won at the 56th Annual Country Music Association Awards in 2022.
Awards | Artist |
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7 | Miranda Lambert |
5 | Carrie Underwood |
4 | Martina McBride |
Reba McEntire | |
3 | Loretta Lynn |
Tammy Wynette | |
Lainey Wilson | |
2 | Barbara Mandrell |
Crystal Gayle | |
Dolly Parton | |
Janie Frickie | |
Kathy Mattea | |
Mary Chapin Carpenter | |
Trisha Yearwood |
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