In its first year, the award specified that a "chorus" contains seven or more artists.
This award was presented alongside the award for Best Performance by a Vocal Group.
Before 1961 these awards were combined into the Grammy Award for Best Performance by a Vocal Group or Chorus.
In 1969 and 1970 a pop-specific award was presented for Best Contemporary Performance by a Chorus.
Years reflect the year in which the Grammy Awards were presented, for works released in the previous year.