The MTV Video Music Awards was the first major music award ceremony to introduce a gender-neutral category for artists in 2021, called 'Artist of the Year'.

Beyoncé holds the record for the most Grammy Awards won by a female artist, with 32 awards as of 2023.

There is no specific award for 'Best Female Artist' or similar categories at the Grammy Awards. Instead, women compete in the same categories as men.

The Grammy Awards have faced criticism for its lack of gender diversity, particularly in its major categories. In recent years, there have been calls for more representation of women and non-binary artists in the nominations and winners.

The BRIT Awards became the first major music award ceremony to introduce a non-binary category for artists in 2023, called 'Artist of the Year'.

The BRIT Awards have a specific category called 'Best Female Solo Artist' to recognize outstanding achievements by women in the music industry.

Taylor Swift holds the record for the most American Music Awards won by a female artist, with 32 awards as of 2023.

The American Music Awards have a specific category called 'Favorite Female Artist' to recognize outstanding achievements by women in the music industry.

The ARIA Awards (Australian Recording Industry Association Awards) have been recognized for their efforts to promote gender equality and diversity in their nominations and winners. The ceremony has introduced initiatives such as gender-balanced judging panels and quotas for female nominees in certain categories.

The ARIA Awards have a specific category called 'Best Female Artist' to recognize outstanding achievements by women in the music industry.

The MTV Video Music Awards introduced a category for 'Best LGBTQ Artist' in 2021, becoming the first major music award ceremony to recognize LGBTQ artists in a dedicated category.

The MTV Video Music Awards have a specific category called 'Best LGBTQ Artist' to recognize outstanding achievements by LGBTQ artists in the music industry.

The Grammy Awards have faced criticism for its lack of transparency and accountability in its voting process. The Recording Academy, which organizes the Grammys, has been accused of being secretive and lacking diversity in its voting membership.

The Grammy Awards have a specific category called 'Producer of the Year' to recognize outstanding achievements by music producers.

Sylvia Massy holds the record for the most Grammy Awards won by a female producer, with 5 awards as of 2023.