Awards & Winners

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

American Music Awards

The American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist has been awarded since 1974. Years reflect the year during which the American Music Awards were presented, for works released in the previous year. The all-time winners in this category is a tie between Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, and Rihanna with 4 wins each. Most Nominated Artist in category as of 2013 1. Mariah Carey- 9 nominations 2. Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin- 8 nominations 3. Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige- 7 nominations 4. Beyoncé, Rihanna- 6 nominations 5. Toni Braxton, Anita Baker, Natalie Cole, Diana Ross, Rihanna - 5 nominations

Check all the winners of American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist presented under American Music Awards since 1974 .


Nominations 2012 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Beyoncé Knowles
Mary J. Blige
Rihanna

Nominations 2011 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Beyoncé Knowles
Rihanna
Kelly Rowland

Nominations 2010 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Rihanna
Alicia Keys
Sade Adu

Nominations 2009 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Beyoncé Knowles
Keyshia Cole
Keri Hilson

Nominations 2008 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Rihanna
Alicia Keys
Mary J. Blige

Nominations 2007 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Rihanna
Fantasia
Beyoncé Knowles

Nominations 2006 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Mary J. Blige
Keyshia Cole
Mariah Carey

Nominations 2005 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Mariah Carey
Ciara
Fantasia

Nominations 2004 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Alicia Keys
Beyoncé Knowles
Janet Jackson

Nominations 2003 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Aaliyah
November ceremony
Ashanti
November ceremony
Beyoncé Knowles
November ceremony
Jennifer Lopez

Nominations 2003 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Aaliyah
November ceremony
Ashanti
November ceremony
Beyoncé Knowles
November ceremony
Jennifer Lopez

Nominations 2002 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Aaliyah
Mary J. Blige
Alicia Keys

Nominations 2001 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Toni Braxton
Whitney Houston
Kelly Price

Nominations 2000 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Lauryn Hill
Brandy Norwood
Whitney Houston

Nominations 1999 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Janet Jackson
Aaliyah
Brandy Norwood

Nominations 1998 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Mariah Carey
Mary J. Blige
Toni Braxton

Nominations 1997 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Toni Braxton
Mariah Carey
Brandy Norwood

Nominations 1996 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Mariah Carey
Anita Baker
Brandy Norwood

Nominations 1995 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Anita Baker
Toni Braxton
Janet Jackson

Nominations 1994 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Whitney Houston
Toni Braxton
Mariah Carey
Janet Jackson

Nominations 1993 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Patti LaBelle
Mary J. Blige
Mariah Carey
Vanessa L. Williams

Nominations 1992 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Mariah Carey
Natalie Cole
Whitney Houston

Nominations 1991 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Janet Jackson
Regina Belle
Mariah Carey
Miki Howard
Lisa Stansfield

Nominations 1990 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Anita Baker
Paula Abdul
Stephanie Mills

Nominations 1989 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Whitney Houston
Natalie Cole
Sade Adu

Nominations 1988 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Anita Baker
Whitney Houston
Janet Jackson

Nominations 1987 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Whitney Houston
Anita Baker
Janet Jackson
Patti LaBelle

Nominations 1986 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Aretha Franklin
Whitney Houston
Diana Ross

Nominations 1985 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Tina Turner
Sheila E.
Chaka Khan

Nominations 1984 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Aretha Franklin
Angela Bofill
Irene Cara
Donna Summer

Nominations 1983 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Aretha Franklin
Evelyn King
Diana Ross

Nominations 1982 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Stephanie Mills
Chaka Khan
Stacy Lattisaw
Teena Marie

Nominations 1981 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Chaka Khan
Diana Ross
Stephanie Mills

Nominations 1980 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Donna Summer
Gloria Gaynor
Stephanie Mills

Nominations 1979 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Natalie Cole
Roberta Flack
Donna Summer

Nominations 1978 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Natalie Cole

Nominations 1977 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Aretha Franklin

Nominations 1976 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Aretha Franklin

Nominations 1975 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Diana Ross

Nominations 1974 »

Nominee Nominated Work
Roberta Flack