Not only have these 15 country hitmakers never won a Grammy Award, they’re a collective 0-92! What’s worse is that two of the singers on this list have never even been nominated!
Morgan Wallen fans may be mad about his snubbing ahead of the 2024 Grammy Awards, but they may want take a look at the two artists who are a lifetime 0-14. Or, they should talk to Luke Bryan, who — despite being (arguably) the most successful commercial country artist of the last 20 years — has as many Grammy nominations as your Uber Eats driver.
Two Country Music Hall of Famers make this list, as do five who most feel will be inducted in good time. We’ve ranked these 15 artists in order of least to most nominations and noted where they should have won when possible. For example, Kenny Chesney’s best chance came at the 2012 Grammys, but “You & Tequila” lost to a pair that would break up soon after.
Jason Aldean’s best shot also went to that same niche duo. Toby Keith lost out to James Taylor — yes, you read that right.
Only one streak can end come February 2024, and it’s the one that’s nearly 60 years old. Scroll down to find out who that is and to learn who is country music’s most snubbed Grammy artist of all time.
Jason Aldean’s best shot also went to that same niche duo.
Only one streak can end come February 2024, and it’s the one that’s nearly 60 years old. Scroll down to find out who that is and to learn who is country music’s most snubbed Grammy artist of all time.
15 Country Stars Who’ve Never Won a Grammy, RankedThese 15 country singers have never won a Grammy Award, but it’s worse than that. Collectively, they’re 0-92!
Morgan Wallen fans may be angry about his lack of Grammy love heading into the 2024 Grammy Awards, but he’s in very good company. This list includes two Country Music Hall of Famers and five more destined to get invited one day. Commercial success doesn’t equal Grammy success. Remember that.
Morgan Wallen (0-0)
Morgan Wallen had a bigger year than anyone in country music in 2023, yet he didn’t earn a Grammy nomination for 2024 (his song “Last Night” was nominated, but technically that award goes to songwriters). Fans are pretty mad about it, but keep reading. He joins good company.
Luke Bryan (0-0)
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Luke Bryan (0-0)Luke Bryan has never heard his name read by anyone associated with the Grammy Awards, either. That’s stunning given that he’s been the most successful artist over the last 20 years. “Drink a Beer” (written by Chris Stapleton) probably deserved some love.
Florida Georgia Line (0-1)
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Florida Georgia Line (0-1)If you needed proof that commercial success doesn’t always equal Grammy love, look no further than Florida Georgia Line. Their only nomination was in 2019, for “Meant to Be” with Bebe Rexha (Dan + Shay’s “Tequila” won).
Keith Whitley (0-3)
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Keith Whitley (0-3)Some consider Keith Whitley to have the best country voice of all time. Not Grammy voters! The Hall of Famer went 0-3 on songs like “I’m No Stranger to the Rain” and “’Til a Tear Becomes a Rose.” 
Rascal Flatts (0-4)
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Rascal Flatts (0-4)More surprising than Rascal Flatts’ zero Grammy wins is that they only earned four lifetime nominations. “Bless the Broken Road” is probably the closest they came. The song would lose out to Alison Krauss and Union Station at the 48th annual Grammys.
Bill Anderson (0-5)
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Bill Anderson (0-5)Bill Anderson’s Grammy losing streak goes back to 1965, when “Once a Day” lost in the Best Country & Western Song category. He’ll have a chance to get his in 2024, however: “Someday It’ll All Make Sense (Bluegrass Version)” is nominated in the Best American Roots Performance category. Jason Aldean (0-5)
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Jason Aldean (0-5)Jason Aldean is 0-5, with his most recent nomination coming at the 2023 Grammys. A strong case could be made that “If I Didn’t Love You” with Carrie Underwood should have won last year (Brothers Osborne topped them), but a stronger case could be made for “If I Didn’t Love You” with Kelly Clarkson in 2012.
Thomas Rhett (0-5)
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Thomas Rhett (0-5)2024 is the first year without a Thomas Rhett Grammy nomination since 2020. “Die a Happy Man” would seem to have been his best shot, but at the 59th Grammys, “Humble and Kind” took Best County Song. For what it’s worth, neither Akins man is a Grammy winner, as his dad is 0-1 lifetime. 
Kenny Chesney (0-6)
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Kenny Chesney (0-6)Kenny Chesney has zero wins in six nominations, the most recent coming in 2017. “You and Tequila” is the song that should have won. There were just four nominees in the Best Country Duo/Group Performance category, and voters chose “Barton Hallow” by Grammy darlings the Civil Wars.Toby Keith (0-7)
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Blake Shelton (0-8)
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Blake Shelton (0-8)Blake Shelton’s Grammy-less streak stretched to eight when, in 2021, “God’s Country” failed to win in the Best County Solo Performance category (Willie Nelson took the win). The hitmaker has had some deserving songs and albums nominated during his career, but it’s hard to say one was snubbed more than another.
Eric Church (0-10)
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Eric Church (0-10)A list of Eric Church songs nominated for Grammys includes “Stick That in Your Country Song” (his most recent nom, in 2022), “Some of It,” “Raise ‘Em Up” and “Springsteen.” We’ll call his first nomination (in 2012) his biggest snub, however: How Own the Night by Lady A topped Chief in the Best Country Album category, we’ll never understand. 
Jamey Johnson (0-10)
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Jamey Johnson (0-10)Jamey Johnson has 10 Grammy nominations on relatively little recorded music (nothing since 2012). Each of his last three albums have earned a nod, as did songs like “High Cost of Livin'” and “In Color.” His first Grammy nomination was for writing “Give It Away” by George Strait. Best Country Song would go to Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats” that year (2008). 
Dierks Bentley (0-14)
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Dierks Bentley (0-14)Dierks Bentley has had three albums nominated for Best Country Album Grammys, but he’s never won. Several collaborations also got beat. His most recent nod was an Elle King duet called “Different for Girls,” nominated in 2017.
Martina McBride (0-14)
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Martina McBride (0-14)This one is a stunner. Martina McBride’s 14 Grammy nominations include nods for songs like “Independence Day,” “Concrete Angels” and “In My Daughter’s Eyes.” The premier vocalist of the early 21st century was never recognized for her talent by Grammy voters. That’s a dang shame. We’ll call her loss at the 37th Grammys her biggest oversight: “Independence Day” is a better vocal performance than Mary Chapin Carpenter’s “Shut Up and Kiss Me.” Read More: 15 Country Legends Who’ve Never Won a Grammy Award, Ranked | https://tasteofcountry.com/country-singers-who-have-never-won-a-grammy/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral
