From 1959 to 1960 the award was known as BestVocalPerformance, Female
Although in the "pop" field the award did not specify pop music performances and, in some years, ran alongside the award now presented as the GrammyAward for BestFemale Pop VocalPerformance.
Years reflect the year in which the GrammyAwards were presented, for works released in the previous year.
From 1980 to 1993 the award was known as the GrammyAward for Best Rock VocalPerformance, Female.
In 1988, 1992, 1994, and 2005 this award was combined with the GrammyAward for Best Male Rock VocalPerformance into the GrammyAward for Best Rock VocalPerformance, Solo.
Years reflect the year in which the GrammyAwards were handed out, for music released in the previous year.