Since Ella Fitzgerald’s double win at the first ceremony in 1958, women have been making Grammys history. Judy Garland became the first woman to win Album of the Year in 1961, followed by Astrud Gilberto, who held the same honor for Record of the Year in 1964. But still, between 2012 and 2017, 90.7% of general category nominees were male, according to a USC study.
— HAIM March 7, 2021 HAIM has made history by being the first all-women rock group nominated for Album of the Year. The band is nominated for their third studio album Women in Music Pt. III, which blends their pop and rock style. HAIM is comprised of sisters Este, Danielle, and Alana Haim, who are pushing for more representation in alternative and rock music. Youngest sister Alana told AP News, “Whether we win or lose, there will be a lot of tequila happening.