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The Grammy Award for Best Traditional R&B Performance is an accolade presented at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally named the Gramophone Awards,[1] to performers of quality traditional R&B vocal performances. The award was first given in 1999; until 2003, only albums were nominated, now just singles or tracks are. Honors in several categories are presented at the ceremony annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to "honor artistic achievement, technical proficiency and overall excellence in the recording industry, without regard to album sales or chart position."[2] As of the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, the eligibility criteria for the category was amended to "more accurately represent recordings that embody the classical elements of R&B/soul music, distinguishing them from contemporary interpretations of the genre".[3]
Between 1999 and 2002, this accolade was originally known as Best Traditional R&B Vocal Album. It was renamed in 2003 as Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance. Since 2012, the category has been known as Best Traditional R&B Performance.
The award goes to the artist. The producer, engineer and songwriter can apply for a Winners Certificate.[4]
Patti LaBelle was the first recipient of the award.Aretha Franklin is the second most awarded artist in the category, with two wins.Lalah Hathaway is tied with Beyoncé as the most awarded artist in this category, with three wins.Beyoncé is tied with Lalah Hathaway as the most awarded artist in this category, with three wins.