The Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance was first awarded in 1965, to Dottie West. The award has had several minor name changes:

• From 1965 to 1967 the award was known as Best Country & Western Vocal Performance - Female
• In 1968 it was awarded as Best Country & Western Solo Vocal Performance, Female
• From 1969 to 1994 it was awarded as Best Country Vocal Performance, Female
• From 1995 to 2011 it was awarded as Best Female Country Vocal Performance