Nelly Kim Furtado (born December 2, 1978) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She has sold over 18 million albums worldwide, and currently resides in Toronto. Furtado grew up in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Furtado came to fame in 2000 with the release of her debut album Whoa, Nelly!, which featured her breakthrough Grammy Award-winning single "I'm Like a Bird". After becoming a mother and releasing the less commercially successful Folklore (2003), she returned to prominence in 2006 with the release of Loose and its hit singles "Promiscuous", "Maneater," "All Good Things (Come to an End)" and "Say It Right."
Furtado is known for experimenting with different instruments, sounds, genres, vocal styles, and languages. This diversity has been influenced by her wide-ranging musical taste and her interest in different cultures.
| Year | Title | Award | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Grammy Awards | Best Female Pop Vocal Performance | "I'm like a Bird" | Won |
| Song of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Best Pop Vocal Album | Whoa, Nelly! | Nominated | ||
| Best New Artist | Nelly Furtado | Nominated | ||
| 2007 | Grammy Awards[49] | Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals | "Promiscuous" (featuring Timbaland) | Nominated |
| BRIT Awards | International Female Solo Artist | Nelly Furtado | Won | |
| Juno Awards[50] | Juno Fan Choice Award | Nelly Furtado | Won | |
| Single of the Year | "Promiscuous" (featuring Timbaland) | Won | ||
| Album of the Year | Loose | Won | ||
| Artist of the Year | Nelly Furtado | Won | ||
| Pop Album of the Year | Loose | Won | ||
| MTV Europe Music Awards[51] | Best Solo Artist | Nelly Furtado | Nominated | |
| Most Addictive Track | "All Good Things (Come to an End)" | Nominated | ||
| Album of the Year | Loose | Won | ||
| 2008 | Grammy Awards | Best Female Pop Vocal Performance | "Say It Right" | Nominated |
| Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals | "Give It to Me" (Timbaland featuring Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake) | Nominated |
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