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

The American Music Award for Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B has been awarded since 1974. Years reflect the year during which the awards were presented, for works released in the previous year (until 2003 onward, when awards were handed out on November of the same year). Beyoncé and Rihanna are tied for the most wins in this category, with 7 wins. Beyoncé is the most nominated artist, with 11 nominations.

Multiple wins

 * 7 wins
 * Rihanna
 * Beyoncé


 * 4 wins
 * Mariah Carey
 * Aretha Franklin


 * 3 wins
 * Anita Baker
 * Whitney Houston
 * Diana Ross

Multiple nominations

 * 12 nominations
 * Beyoncé


 * 10 nominations
 * Rihanna


 * 9 nominations
 * Mariah Carey


 * 8 nominations
 * Janet Jackson
 * Aretha Franklin
 * Whitney Houston


 * 7 nominations
 * Mary J. Blige


 * 5 nominations
 * Anita Baker
 * Toni Braxton
 * Natalie Cole
 * Diana Ross