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{{Award
| title = Best Vocal Performance
| image = Mariah Carey Library of Congress 2023 1 Cropped 3.png
| caption = "[[Here For It All (song)|Here For It All]]" by [[Mariah Carey]] is the inaugural recipient
| awardedfor = Recognizing exceptional vocal performance in a song
| firstawarded = 2026
| cur = [[Mariah Carey]] – "[[Here For It All (song)|Here For It All]]" (2026)
}}

The '''Best Vocal Performance''' award is an annual honor presented at the ''[[Warz Music Awards]]'' to recognize a song that demonstrates outstanding vocal delivery, technique, and emotional impact by an artist, regardless of gender.

First introduced in '''2026''', the award replaces the former gender-specific categories '''[[Best Male Pop Vocal Performance]]''' and '''[[Best Female Pop Vocal Performance]]''', unifying them into a single, inclusive category.

Unlike most Warz Music Awards, Best Vocal Performance is not determined by chart statistics. Instead, it is a curated award based on artistic merit and vocal excellence.

== Eligibility and Qualifications ==
To be eligible for nomination for Best Vocal Performance, a song must meet the following criteria:

* The song must prominently feature strong vocal performance as a defining element.
* Priority is given to songs released during the award year.
* Songs discovered during the award year, regardless of original release date, may also be considered.
* Live recordings and studio recordings are both eligible, provided vocals are the primary focus.
* A maximum of five songs may be nominated each year.

== Selection Process ==
Best Vocal Performance is a discretionary award selected by the Warz team. The winner is chosen based on overall vocal quality, technical execution, range, control, and emotional resonance.

There is no public voting or statistical scoring involved in determining the recipient.

== Recipients ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%"
! scope="col" width="5%" | Year
! scope="col" width="25%" | Work
! scope="col" width="25%" | Performing artist(s)
! scope="col" class="unsortable" width="45%" | Nominees
|-
! scope="row"| [[2nd Annual Warz Music Awards|2026]]
| "[[Here For It All (song)|Here For It All]]"
| Mariah Carey
| {{smalldiv|
*'''Mariah Carey – "Here For It All"'''
*Ariana Grande – "[[Hampstead]]"
*Beyoncé – "[[Daughter|DAUGHTER]]"
*Demi Lovato – "[[Here All Night]]"
}}
|}
[[Category:Awards]]
[[Category:Main Awards]]

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Kingwarz at 05:16, 1 February 2026