Get to know the 8 Best New Artist nominees at the 2025 Grammys

2025 Grammy Awards are just around the corner, and being a music enthusiast who’s always on the lookout for fresh tunes, I find myself particularly drawn to the Best New Artist category. Despite some jokingly referring to it as a possible “curse” to win this award, there are several artists this year who have already made their mark and are dominating the airwaves, so they might not need the additional spotlight.

Among the less well-known yet thriving nominees, you’ll find Benson Boone – the former American Idol contestant with a remarkable voice and a flair for stage acrobatics, specifically backflips. On the other hand, Doechii, who Rolling Stone describes as both “quirky” and “animated,” has garnered an impressive 300 million streams on Spotify for her songs.

Originating from Houston, Texas, Khruangbin – named after the Thai word for ‘airplane’ – is a three-piece band that seamlessly integrates various music genres such as soul, dub, rock, and psychedelia. The New York Times has described their sound as “very elusive, genre-wise.

Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter have already won the hearts of the nation

In addition to these artists, there’s RAYE, who claimed the title British Artist of the Year at the Brit Awards 2024. We also have Shaboozey, a musician who skillfully combines country and hip hop, and managed to secure two spots on Beyonce’s Grammy-nominated album Cowboy Carter. Lastly, we have Teddy Swims, a soul and country singer whose covers of Amy Winehouse, Chris Stapleton, and Lewis Capaldi garnered significant attention.

Among them, Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan, both with six Grammy nominations this season, including Album of the Year, appear to stand out noticeably from the others due to their remarkable talent and fame.

Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter are closely connected with the current cultural mood, often addressing topics such as female empowerment and LGBTQ+ experiences in their work. Over the past year, they’ve been making headlines due to their bold stage personas and songs that resonate deeply with audiences, such as Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club,” which has garnered nearly 400 million streams on Spotify.

They aren’t only contenders for the Album of the Year award, a highly competitive category that includes Charlie XCX’s “Brat” from last summer, but they’re also in the running for both the Record of the Year and Song of the Year accolades as well.

I’m confident that Chappell Roan will triumph in the Best New Artist category. Moreover, there’s a strong possibility she could also take home the Album of the Year award. However, let’s not forget that Sabrina Carpenter is incredibly talented and a force to be reckoned with too.

Just as the highly anticipated Super Bowl in February brings together two exceptional teams for a thrilling competition that may leave some fans disappointed, so too is the anticipation building for Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan, who have captured the nation’s affection. Regardless of whether they secure Grammy wins or not, their worth is already undeniable.

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2025-02-01 19:00