The Grammy Award for Best Classical Vocal Performance has been awarded since 1959. There have been several minor changes to the name of the award over this time:
From 1959 to 1960 and from 1962 to 1964 the award was known as Best Classical Performance - Vocal Soloist (with or without orchestra)
In 1961 it was awarded as Best Classical Performance - Vocal Soloist
In 1965 it was awarded as Best Vocal Soloist Performance (with or without orchestra
In 1966, 1968 and from 1971 to 1990 it was awarded as Best Classical Vocal Soloist Performance
In 1967 it was awarded as 'Best Classical Vocal Soloist Performance (with or without orchestra)'
In 1969 it was awarded as Best Vocal Soloist Performance
In 1970 it was awarded as Best Vocal Soloist Performance, Classical
In 1991 it was awarded as Best Classical Vocal Performance
In 1992 it was awarded as Best Classical Vocal Soloist
From 1993 to the present it has returned to being awarded as Best Classical Vocal Performance
Years reflect the year in which the Grammy Awards were presented, for works released in the previous year.
