Mon Feb 03 04:30:00 UTC 2025: **Grammy Snubs: Music Legends Left Empty-Handed Despite Acclaim**
LOS ANGELES – The Grammy Awards, while celebrating musical excellence, have a history of surprising snubs. A look back reveals numerous iconic artists who, despite significant contributions to the music industry and numerous nominations, have never taken home a Grammy.
Among the notable omissions are Katy Perry, with 13 nominations (including Album of the Year for *Teenage Dream*) and zero wins; Blake Shelton, a country music giant, who has been nominated nine times without a victory; and the legendary ABBA, who only received their first nomination in 2022. While ABBA’s recent nominations signal a shift, their initial snub highlights the Academy’s sometimes-delayed recognition of influential artists.
Other artists with significant nominations and no wins include Jennifer Lopez (nominated twice), The Beach Boys (four nominations), The Who (two nominations), the Backstreet Boys (nine nominations), *NSYNC (nine nominations), and Bob Marley (no nominations, but a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award). Even rock and roll pioneers Chuck Berry and Queen, both Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, never won competitive Grammys despite multiple nominations.
The lack of recognition extends to contemporary artists as well. Lana Del Rey, with 11 nominations, and Nicki Minaj, with 12, remain without a Grammy win. The latter has voiced frustration over the categorization of her work. Country music legend Toby Keith, who passed away in 2024, also left with seven nominations and no wins. Even Josh Groban’s popular song “You Raise Me Up” only garnered one nomination. Finally, The Supremes, despite their Motown success, only received two nominations without a win. While Diana Ross has received 11 additional solo nominations and two Lifetime Achievement Awards, the absence of competitive wins underscores the unpredictability of Grammy recognition. The article concludes with reflections on the sometimes perplexing history of Grammy awards, highlighting the Academy’s inconsistencies in recognizing artists’ contributions across genres and generations.
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