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The 2026 Grammy Awards' Best New Artist category is highly unpredictable, with favorites like Alex Warren and Sombr, but also strong contenders such as Lola Young, Megan Moroney, and Olivia Dean, reflecting a diverse and evolving music landscape.
The Grammy Awards are introducing new categories for country music in 2026, including Best Traditional Country Album and Best Contemporary Country Album, and adjusting rules for the Best New Artist and album presentation awards, reflecting a broader and more inclusive recognition of music styles and artists.
Sabrina Carpenter's nomination for Best New Artist at the 2025 Grammys, despite having released six albums, highlights the Recording Academy's criteria for the category. According to CEO Harvey Mason Jr., the award focuses on an artist's rise to prominence rather than their debut. The rules have evolved over time, allowing artists who have previously been nominated for other categories to be considered for Best New Artist, provided they meet certain conditions. This approach has led to nominations for artists who have been active for several years before achieving widespread recognition.
Sabrina Carpenter received her first Grammy nominations, totaling six, for the 2025 ceremony, including a nod for Best New Artist despite her extensive discography since 2014. Carpenter humorously acknowledged the irony, calling herself the "best old artist." Her album "Short n’ Sweet" is nominated for Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album, while singles "Espresso" and "Please Please Please" are up for Record of the Year, Best Pop Solo Performance, and Song of the Year.
The 2025 Grammy nominations for Best New Artist include Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Shaboozey, Benson Boone, Teddy Swims, Raye, Doechii, and Khruangbin. These artists, though new to Grammy recognition, have been active in the music industry for years. Sabrina Carpenter, a former Disney Channel star, and Chappell Roan both received six nominations, including Album and Record of the Year. Shaboozey is noted for his unique blend of country and hip-hop, while other nominees like Benson Boone and Raye have gained popularity through viral hits and collaborations.
Nominees for Best New Artist gathered at GRAMMY House for a panel discussion, sharing their journeys to the GRAMMYs, including Noah Kahan's viral hit, Gracie Abrams' fear of performing, Coco Jones' career transformation, The War and Treaty's vulnerability, Victoria Monét's creative evolution, Ice Spice's inspiration from Taylor Swift, and Jelly Roll's genre-defying music. Additionally, the Recording Academy hosted Academy Proud, an event celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and its music professionals, and GRAMMY U Representatives served as trophy holders at the 2024 GRAMMYs Premiere Ceremony. Backstage, GRAMMY winners discussed the importance of collaboration in their music.
Jelly Roll gracefully acknowledged Victoria Monét's win for Best New Artist at the 2024 Grammys, expressing admiration for her talent and career journey. Monét, who received the award after a 15-year pursuit, thanked the industry for nurturing her growth and reflected on her journey from behind-the-scenes songwriter to acclaimed artist. Despite not winning, Jelly Roll remains inspired and looks forward to future opportunities, while Monét's album "Jaguar II" and her impactful contributions to the music industry were celebrated at the awards.
Victoria Monét, known for her work as a hitmaker for other performers, won the Grammy for Best New Artist at the 2024 awards. Her full-length debut album "Jaguar II" also won for Best R&B Album, and she was nominated for a total of seven Grammys. The win marks her evolution from a behind-the-scenes songwriter to a decorated artist in her own right, and her collaborator Dernst Emile II, known as D’Mile, also received a nomination for Producer of the Year.
The 2024 Grammys Best New Artist nominees include Ice Spice, Jelly Roll, Gracie Abrams, Fred Again.., Noah Kahan, Victoria Monét, Coco Jones, and The War and Treaty. These artists have been recognized for their distinctive voices and breakout year in the music industry. Jelly Roll, in particular, expressed his emotional reaction to the nominations, emphasizing the honor of being recognized by the Grammys. Each nominee has made significant contributions to the music scene, with notable achievements and collaborations in the past year.
The Grammy Awards' Best New Artist category lacks a clear frontrunner this year, with Victoria Monét and Coco Jones as strong R&B contenders, but a potential vote split could open the door for folk singer Noah Kahan, who has gained popularity with his album "Stick Season." Other contenders include Ice Spice, Jelly Roll, The War and Treaty, and Gracie Abrams, but Kahan's recent surge and broad appeal make him a potential winner, while Monét remains a strong contender.
Gracie Abrams, a rising musician, had a successful year in 2023 with the release of her debut album, opening for Taylor Swift, selling out a U.S. tour, and receiving her first Grammy nomination for best new artist. Abrams expressed her excitement and gratitude for the recognition and looks forward to cheering for her fellow nominees at the Grammy ceremony. She discussed the themes of her album, "Good Riddance," which explores personal growth and leaving behind versions of oneself. Abrams also shared her experience collaborating with Aaron Dessner of The National and the emotional connection she has with her fans. She reflected on her performance with Taylor Swift during the Eras Tour and expressed her eagerness to continue growing as an artist and releasing new music.
Gracie Abrams, Ice Spice, Coco Jones, Jelly Roll, Noah Kahan, Peso Pluma, the War and Treaty, and Lainey Wilson are among the 405 artists vying for best new artist nominations at the 2024 Grammy Awards. While these artists are considered front-runners, Grammy voters have a history of surprising nominations. Previous nominees like Zach Bryan and boygenius are ruled ineligible, but the Academy aims to be inclusive and has allowed artists who have been around for a while to be eligible. Noteworthy contenders include Ava Max, Cody Johnson, and Coi Leray. The final nominations will be announced on November 10, 2023.
Ice Spice won Best New Artist at the 2023 VMAs and broke down in tears during her acceptance speech. She thanked her supporters, manager, and fellow nominees. Ice Spice's outfit, a white lace dress, paid tribute to Madonna's 90s style. Taylor Swift also had a successful night, winning nine VMAs.