Below are names that are considered modern music icons but have never been recognized by the US National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.
Katy Perry
Number of nominations: 13
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Katy Perry
It’s hard to imagine a big star like Katy Perry never once holding a Grammy trophy.
Nicki Minaj
Number of nominations: 10
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Nicki Minaj
Nicki once lost the Best New Artist category to male indie singer Bon Iver.
Spice Girls
Number of nominations: 0
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Spice Girls
In 1996, the Spice Girls became a global phenomenon with the album `LP Spice`.
Justin Bieber
Number of nominations: 3
It was a surprise when jazz singer Esperanza Spalding won the Best New Artist award at the 2011 Grammys. This year, Bieber returned to the game.
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Justin Bieber
Snoop Dogg
Number of nominations: 17
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Snoop Dogg
As of 2015, Snoop Dogg is the artist with the most nominations among those who have never won a Grammy.
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