Singers and Musicians Who Have Won Emmys, Including Lizzo, Taylor Swift and More

Take a look back at some of the biggest music artists who have taken home a statuette over the years

When the Emmy Awards roll 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 their favorite drama series will win or if an actor will deliver a memorable acceptance speech when they receive their statuette, the Emmys does acknowledge other essential categories beyond acting, directing, editing and writing for popular series.

Typically airing ahead of the star-studded primetime event, the Creative Arts Emmy Awards honors those in award categories such as outstanding original music and lyrics, outstanding music supervision and outstanding music composition for a series. Music has always given TV shows a special touch, and some of the talented artists behind those famous scenes and specials have joined the ranks of Emmy winners in Hollywood.

From Taylor Swift and Snoop Dogg to Adele and Jennifer Hudson, here are several singers, musicians, songwriters and rappers who have won Emmys in the past.

Ed Sheeran, Max Martin and Foy Vance

Ed Sheeran won his first Emmy at the 2023 Creative Arts Emmy Awards for outstanding original music and lyrics for the song "A Beautiful Game." The track was featured on the season 3 finale of the popular Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso. Sheeran shared the award with co-writers Max Martin and Foy Vance, marking their first Emmys as well.

JAY-Z

During the 2023 Creative Arts Emmy Awards, JAY-Z won his second Emmy — per Billboard — for outstanding directing for a variety special for Super Bowl LVII's halftime show, where Rihanna headlined and revealed her second pregnancy. JAY-Z co-directed the event with British director Hamish Hamilton.

Weird Al Yankovic

Weird Al Yankovic walked away with his first Emmy for the biographical musical parody movie Weird: The Al Yankovic Story. The film, produced by Yankovic, earned the outstanding television movie prize at the 2023 Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

Lizzo

Lizzo took home outstanding competition program for her Prime Video competition show Lizzo's Watch Out for the Big Grrrls during the 2022 ceremony. Not only did it mark her first Emmy win, but it also got her halfway to EGOT status.

Adele

Adele received her first Emmy in September 2022 when she took home outstanding variety special (pre-recorded) for the CBS primetime event Adele: One Night Only. The win makes her only one award away from achieving EGOT status.

Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and 50 Cent

Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and 50 Cent all received Emmy wins for their joint headlining performance at 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.

Jennifer Hudson

Hudson, who first rose to fame on American Idol, became an EGOT winner when she took home a Tony Award in June 2022 for A Strange Loop, which she co-produced. As for the "E" in her EGOT, the singer won outstanding interactive media in 2021 for executive producing the virtual reality animated film Baba Yaga.

Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney

According to Deadline, The Beatles former members Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney earned Emmys in September 2022 when the Disney+ documentary series The Beatles: Get Back — which they both produced — won outstanding documentary or nonfiction series.

John Legend

John Legend is one of the few musicians who has become an EGOT. After receiving a Grammy, Oscar and Tony win, the singer finished off the acronym in 2018 when he took home outstanding variety special (live) for Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, in which he starred and served as an executive producer.

Donald Glover

While Donald Glover is known for his music under the stage name Childish Gambino, he also has had a notable writing and acting career, including roles on the sitcom Community and FX's hit series Atlanta. 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.

Taylor Swift

Swift is a multi-Grammy winner, but she is also an Emmy recipient, per Entertainment 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.

Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake has received four Emmy wins for his appearances on Saturday 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.

Cher

In 2003, Cher received an Emmy for outstanding variety, music or comedy special for Cher - The Farewell Tour, which she executive produced.

Barbra Streisand

Over the years, Barbra Streisand has received four Emmy wins for her various TV performances, including outstanding individual performance in a variety or music program in 2001, outstanding individual performance in a variety or music program in 1995, outstanding variety, music or comedy special in 1995 and outstanding individual achievements in entertainment — actors and performers in 1965.

Cyndi Lauper

Cyndi Lauper nabbed a statuette in 1995 when she won outstanding guest actress in a comedy series for her appearance on Mad About You.

Paula Abdul

Though Paula Abdul received a handful of Emmy nominations for American Idol over the years, her first and only win was for outstanding achievement in choreography in 1989 for her work on The Tracey Ullman Show.

The Monkees

The Monkees took home two Emmys in 1967 for their TV show, including outstanding directorial achievement in comedy and outstanding comedy series.

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