2022 AVN Awards Podcast Series Episode Nine: In the final pre-show podcast, we take a closer look at the Female Performer of the Year category. The field consists of Female Performer of the Year. Aiden Ashley, Vanna Bardot, Lulu Chu, Avery Cristy, Gia Derza, Gianna Dior, Emma Hix, Kenna James, Kira Noir, Kenzie Reeves, Scarlit Scandal, Alexis Tae, Angela White, Jane Wilde and Emily Willis. This class features nine performers from last year's ballot and two former winners.

2021 AVN Awards Podcast Series Episode Nine: In our final episode before the awards, we take an in depth look at the Female Performer of the Year category. The nominees are Adriana Chechik, Abella Danger, Gia Derza, Gianna Dior, Ana Foxxx, Emma Hix, Kenna James, Alina Lopez, Kira Noir, Kyler Quinn, Kenzie Reeves, Naomi Swan, Angela White, Jane Wilde and Emily Willis. This list boasts two winners (4 Total Wins) and 28 total nominations in this category. If features five first time nominees and the last four winners. It also has the current record holder for consecutive nominations (7, Adriana Chechik) as well as three Star Showcase performers.