Academy of Country Music Award for Female Artist of the Year

The Academy of Country Music Award for Female Artist of the Year is awarded to the top female artist of the past year.

It is based on individual musical performance on a solo Country single or album release, as well as the overall contribution to Country Music.The following is the list of winners, with the year representing the nominated work.

[1] This Award goes to the artist.

The first recipient was Bonnie Owens.

The most recent recipient is Lainey Wilson.

Lainey Wilson , the reigning winner of Female Artist of the Year , 2023.
Miranda Lambert , the most decorated Female Artist of the Yea r with 9 wins.
Reba McEntire , (along with Miranda Lambert) is the most nominated artist in this category.