Despite receiving mostly favorable reviews from the music critics, "Femme Fatale" did not receive any nominations at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards (2012). John Mitchell of MTV criticized the award show and stated that "Till the World Ends" should have won a nomination for Best Dance Recording. Robbie Daw of "Idolator" also stated that Spears should have been nominated, commenting: "She had a #1 album that yielded a trio of hits. So what gives?" Ed Christman of "Billboard" noted that "Femme Fatale" was "overlooked" by the Grammy Award voters. James Montgomery, also of MTV, however, noted that Spears has "never been considered a Grammy artist, and has won just once during her entire career."