American Music Award for Favorite Female Artist: Soul/R&B

The American Music Award for Favorite Female Artist: Soul/R&B is a coveted honor, and this year, Beyoncé is up for the award. Here’s everything you need to know about the award and the nominees.

Introduction

The American Music Award for Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B has been awarded since 1974. Years reflect the year in which the awards were presented.The award was not presented in 1979, 1983, 1984, 1986 and 1994. Whitney Houston is the most awarded artist in this category with three wins.

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American Music Award for Favorite Female Artist: Soul/R&B

The American Music Award for Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B is an award presented annually at the American Music Awards (AMAs). The award goes to a female artist who has released a body of work in the field of soul or R&B. The award was first presented in 1974, and has been presented every year since.

History

The American Music Award for Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B has been awarded since 1974. Years reflect the year in which the awards were presented, for works released in the previous year (until 2003 onward when awards were handed out on November of the same year).

The all-time winners in this category are Whitney Houston (8), Janet Jackson (6), Mariah Carey (5), Diana Ross (4), Beyoncé (3), Anita Baker (2) and Patti LaBelle (2). Rihanna is the most nominated artist in this category with eight nominations.

nominees

The nominees for the American Music Award for Favorite Female Artist: Soul/R&B are as follows:

-Alicia Keys
-Beyoncé
– Rihanna
– SZA
– H.E.R.

winner

The American Music Award for Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B has been awarded since 1974. Years reflect the year in which the awards were presented, for works released in the previous year. The all-time winner in this category is Whitney Houston with six wins. Beyoncé is the most nominated artist in this category with eight nominations, though she has never won.

Winners
Whitney Houston (6)
Mariah Carey (3)
Toni Braxton (2)
Aaliyah (1)
Beyoncé (0)

Conclusion

In conclusion, the American Music Award for Favorite Female Artist: Soul/R&B is a highly coveted award that recognizes the best in female soul and R&B artists. This year’s nominees are all incredibly talented women who have made amazing contributions to the music industry. It is sure to be a tough competition, but we can’t wait to see who takes home the award!