Esperanza Spalding (2010)

In a category crowded with tough competition like Justin Bieber, Drake, Florence & The Machine and Mumford & Sons, Spalding bests her competition. (credit: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images

Zac Brown Band (2009)

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Adele (2008)

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British singer Adele holds the Grammy awards for the Best New Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Chasing Pavements" during the 51st Annual Grammy Awards. (Photo credit: VALERIE MACON/AFP/Getty Images)

Amy Winehouse (2007)

British singer Winehouse performs for the 50th Grammy Awards ceremony via video link. (credit: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images for NARAS)

Carrie Underwood (2006)

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John Legend (2005)

John Legend holds his Grammy's for best new artist, best R&B album, and best male R&B vocal performance, backstage at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards. (credit: Reed Saxon/AP Photo)

Maroon 5

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Evenescence (2003)

Singer Amy Lee of Evenescence (credit: Martin Oeser/AFP/Getty Images)

Nora Jones (2002)

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Alicia Keyes (2001)

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Shelby Lynne (2000)

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Christina Aguilera (1999)

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Lauryn Hill (1998)

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Paula Cole (1997)

Paula Cole during the 40th Grammy Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York. (credit: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

LeAnn Rimes (1996)

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Hootie & The Blowfish (1995)

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Sheryl Crow (1994)

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Toni Braxton (1993)

At the 36th Annual Grammy Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York. Braxton won for best R&B Vocal Performance by a female and also for Best New Artist. (credit: TIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

Arrested Development (1992)

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Mark Cohn (1991)

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Mariah Carey (1990)

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No Winner (1989)

German pop group Milli Vanilli's debut album achieved international success and won them a Grammy for Best New Artist in 1989. However the award was revoked after it was revealed that the lead vocals were not the voices of lead singers Fab Morvan and the late, Rob Pilatus. (credit: Associated Press)

Tracy Chapman (1988)

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Jody Watley (1987)

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Bruce Horsnby (1986)

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Sade (1985)

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Cyndi Lauper (1984)

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Culture Club (1983)

Boy George, lead singer for Culture Club. (credit: Associated Press)

Men At Work (1982)

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Sheena Easton (1981)

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The Beatles (1964)

The band members, from left to right, are George Harrison, John Lennon, Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney. (AP Photo)

Bette Midler (1973)

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Bob Newhart (1960)

Suprised to see Mr. Newhart on this list? His comedy albulm the Button-down Mind of Bob Newhart took 3 Grammy's that year. (credit: Associated Press)