Joyce DiDonato is an American lyric-coloratura mezzo-soprano. She is notable for her interpretations of operas and concert works in the 19th-century romantic era in addition to works by Handel and Mozart.

The Grammy Award – Best Classical Vocal Solo has been awarded since 1959. There have been several minor changes to the name of the award over this time:From 1959 to 1960 and from 1962 to 1964 the award was known as Best Classical Performance - Vocal Soloist (with or without orchestra) In 1961 it was awarded as Best Classical Performance - Vocal Soloist In 1965 it was awarded as Best Vocal Soloist Performance (with or without orchestra) In 1966, 1968 and from 1971 to 1990 it was awarded as Best Classical Vocal Soloist Performance In 1967 it was awarded as Best Classical Vocal Soloist Performance (with or without orchestra) In 1969 it was awarded as Best Vocal Soloist Performance In 1970 it was awarded as Best Vocal Soloist Performance, Classical In 1991 it was awarded as Best Classical Vocal Performance In 1992 it was awarded as Best Classical Vocal Soloist From 1993 to 2011 it returned to being awarded as Best Classical Vocal Performance From 2012 to 2014 it was awarded as Best Classical Vocal Solo From 2015 the award has been known as Best Classical Solo Vocal Album and is open for albums only (in previous years single tracks were also eligible for the award, although in most cases the awards and nominations went to albums)