10 LGBTQ Musicians Who Have Been Nominated For But Never Won a Grammy
metroweekly.comAdam LambertAdam Lambert is renowned for his exceptional vocal talent, but he has yet to receive a Grammy. The former American Idol star’s sole Grammy nomination came in 2011 for his song “Whataya Want from Me,” which was nominated in the category of Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.Lambert was part of the last group of nominees in the gendered categories, and that year he lost to Bruno Mars’ “Just the Way You Are.” The B-52sThe B-52s were nominated for a trio of Grammys during their campy heyday, but they have yet to receive a win.
Their chart-topping tracks “Love Shack” and “Roam” were both acknowledged in the category of Best Pop Performance By Duo or Group With Vocal, though they lost both to the powerful pairing of Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville.Additionally, the B-52s’ album Good Stuff was nominated for Best Alternative Music Album, though it too didn’t win.Demi LovatoDemi Lovato has been a standard in pop (and rock, depending on the era) music for a decade and a half, and during that time, she has been nominated for a pair of Grammys…though so far, a win eludes her.
The singer’s Confident was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album in 2017, losing to Adele’s unbeatable 25.Two years later, she was up again for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance alongside Christina Aguilera (for their duet “Fall in Line”) in a crowded period which saw seven tunes up for the honor.
