In the VMAs’ first six years, just two women had even been nominated for the marquee award.
won in 1998 and 1999, for “Ray of Light” and “Doo Wop ,” respectively, marking the first time women won back-to-back awards in the category.
Even though male artists and groups won 10 of the first 11 awards presented in this category, with only O’Connor busting up that streak, women have nearly caught up. Male artists and groups have won 21 times, to 18 for women.
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