Lizzo poses with the Emmy for Outstanding Competition Program for “Lizzo’s Watch Out For the Big Grrrls” during the 74th Emmy Awards on September 12, 2022.Photo:Frederic J. Brown / AFP / Getty
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When theEmmy Awardsroll out the red carpet for some of the biggest names on television, it includes a handful of music artists who have taken home awards for their various contributions to the small screen.
As viewers eagerly await to learn if theirfavorite drama series will winor if an actor will deliver amemorable acceptance speechwhen they receive their statuette, the Emmys does acknowledge other essential categories beyond acting, directing, editing and writing for popular series.
FromTaylor SwiftandSnoop DoggtoAdeleandJennifer Hudson, here are several singers, musicians, songwriters and rappers who have wonEmmys in the past.
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Ed Sheeran, Max Martin and Foy Vance
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02of 17JAY-ZKevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc NationDuring the 2023 Creative Arts Emmy Awards,JAY-Zwon his second Emmy —perBillboard— for outstanding directing for a variety special forSuper BowlLVII’s halftime show, whereRihannaheadlined and revealed her second pregnancy. JAY-Z co-directed the event with British director Hamish Hamilton.
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JAY-Z
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During the 2023 Creative Arts Emmy Awards,JAY-Zwon his second Emmy —perBillboard— for outstanding directing for a variety special forSuper BowlLVII’s halftime show, whereRihannaheadlined and revealed her second pregnancy. JAY-Z co-directed the event with British director Hamish Hamilton.
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Weird Al Yankovic
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04of 17LizzoFREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via GettyLizzotook home outstanding competition program for her Prime Video competition showLizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrlsduring the 2022 ceremony. Not only did itmark her first Emmy win, but it also got her halfway toEGOT status.
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Lizzo
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Lizzotook home outstanding competition program for her Prime Video competition showLizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrlsduring the 2022 ceremony. Not only did itmark her first Emmy win, but it also got her halfway toEGOT status.
05of 17AdeleCliff Lipson/CBS via Getty ImagesAdelereceived her first Emmyin September 2022 when she took home outstanding variety special (pre-recorded) for the CBS primetime eventAdele: One Night Only. The win makes her onlyone award away from achieving EGOTstatus.
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Adele
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Adelereceived her first Emmyin September 2022 when she took home outstanding variety special (pre-recorded) for the CBS primetime eventAdele: One Night Only. The win makes her onlyone award away from achieving EGOTstatus.
06of 17Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and 50 CentGregory Shamus/Getty ImagesDr. Dre, Snoop Dogg,Mary J. Blige,Eminem,Kendrick Lamarand50 Centall received Emmy wins for theirjoint headlining performanceat the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show, which took home outstanding variety special (live) in 2022. JAY-Z won his first Emmy as an executive producer of the halftime show.
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Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and 50 Cent
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Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg,Mary J. Blige,Eminem,Kendrick Lamarand50 Centall received Emmy wins for theirjoint headlining performanceat the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show, which took home outstanding variety special (live) in 2022. JAY-Z won his first Emmy as an executive producer of the halftime show.
07of 17Jennifer HudsonJennifer Hudson.Jennifer Hudson/InstagramHudson, who first rose to fame onAmerican Idol, became an EGOT winner when shetook home a Tony Awardin June 2022 forA Strange Loop, which she co-produced. As forthe “E” in her EGOT, the singer won outstanding interactive media in 2021 for executive producing the virtual reality animated filmBaba Yaga.
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Jennifer Hudson
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Hudson, who first rose to fame onAmerican Idol, became an EGOT winner when shetook home a Tony Awardin June 2022 forA Strange Loop, which she co-produced. As forthe “E” in her EGOT, the singer won outstanding interactive media in 2021 for executive producing the virtual reality animated filmBaba Yaga.
08of 17Ringo Starr and Paul McCartneyFred Duval/FilmMagicAccording to Deadline,The Beatlesformer membersRingo StarrandPaul McCartneyearned Emmys in September 2022 when the Disney+ documentary seriesThe Beatles: Get Back— which they both produced — won outstanding documentary or nonfiction series.
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Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney
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According to Deadline,The Beatlesformer membersRingo StarrandPaul McCartneyearned Emmys in September 2022 when the Disney+ documentary seriesThe Beatles: Get Back— which they both produced — won outstanding documentary or nonfiction series.
09of 17John LegendJC Olivera/WireImageJohn Legendis one of the few musicians who has become an EGOT. After receiving aGrammy,OscarandTonywin, the singer finished off the acronym in 2018 when he took home outstanding variety special (live) forJesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, in which hestarred and served as an executive producer.
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John Legend
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John Legendis one of the few musicians who has become an EGOT. After receiving aGrammy,OscarandTonywin, the singer finished off the acronym in 2018 when he took home outstanding variety special (live) forJesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, in which hestarred and served as an executive producer.
10of 17Donald GloverJason LaVeris/FilmMagicWhileDonald Gloverisknown for his musicunder the stage name Childish Gambino, he also has had a notable writing and acting career, including roles on the sitcomCommunityand FX’s hit seriesAtlanta. The latter has earned him two wins over the years, including outstanding directing for a comedy series and outstanding lead actor in a comedy series in 2017.
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Donald Glover
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WhileDonald Gloverisknown for his musicunder the stage name Childish Gambino, he also has had a notable writing and acting career, including roles on the sitcomCommunityand FX’s hit seriesAtlanta. The latter has earned him two wins over the years, including outstanding directing for a comedy series and outstanding lead actor in a comedy series in 2017.
11of 17Taylor SwiftDimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesSwift is a multi-Grammy winner, but she is also an Emmy recipient,perEntertainment Weekly. In 2015, she took home outstanding creative achievement in interactive media — original interactive program for her AMEX Unstaged: Taylor Swift Experience, which she starred in and executive produced.
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Taylor Swift
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Swift is a multi-Grammy winner, but she is also an Emmy recipient,perEntertainment Weekly. In 2015, she took home outstanding creative achievement in interactive media — original interactive program for her AMEX Unstaged: Taylor Swift Experience, which she starred in and executive produced.
12of 17Justin TimberlakeDan MacMedan/WireImageJustin Timberlakehas received four Emmy wins for his appearances onSaturday Night Live, including outstanding original music and lyrics in 2011, outstanding guest actor in a comedy series in 2011, outstanding guest actor in a comedy series in 2009 and outstanding original music and lyrics in 2007.
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Justin Timberlake
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Justin Timberlakehas received four Emmy wins for his appearances onSaturday Night Live, including outstanding original music and lyrics in 2011, outstanding guest actor in a comedy series in 2011, outstanding guest actor in a comedy series in 2009 and outstanding original music and lyrics in 2007.
13of 17CherJohn Shearer/BBMA2017/Getty ImagesIn 2003,Cherreceived an Emmy for outstanding variety, music or comedy special forCher - The Farewell Tour,which she executive produced.
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Cher
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In 2003,Cherreceived an Emmy for outstanding variety, music or comedy special forCher - The Farewell Tour,which she executive produced.
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Barbra Streisand
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15of 17Cyndi LauperBob Riha, Jr./Getty ImagesCyndi Laupernabbed a statuette in 1995 when she won outstanding guest actress in a comedy series for her appearance onMad About You.
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Cyndi Lauper
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Cyndi Laupernabbed a statuette in 1995 when she won outstanding guest actress in a comedy series for her appearance onMad About You.
16of 17Paula AbdulRon Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesThoughPaula Abdulreceived a handful of Emmy nominations forAmerican Idolover the years, her first and only win was for outstanding achievement in choreography in 1989 for her work onThe Tracey Ullman Show.
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Paula Abdul
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ThoughPaula Abdulreceived a handful of Emmy nominations forAmerican Idolover the years, her first and only win was for outstanding achievement in choreography in 1989 for her work onThe Tracey Ullman Show.
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The Monkees
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