Best New Artist
An artist will be considered for Best New Artist if their eligibility year release/s achieved a breakthrough into the public consciousness and notably impacted the musical landscape.
The nominees are…
Black Pumas
Black Pumas are a soul-funk duo from Austin, Texas, that consists of guitarist-producer Adrian Quesada and singer Eric Burton. The pair united after Quesada launched a search in 2017 for a vocal collaborator and discovered Burton through a mutual friend.
Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell is an American singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Highland Park, Los Angeles, she began singing at a young age.
Lil Nas X
Montero Lamar Hill, known professionally as Lil Nas X, is an American rapper, singer and songwriter most famous for his hit record Old Town Road.
Lizzo
Melissa Viviane Jefferson, known professionally as Lizzo, is an American singer, rapper and songwriter. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she moved to Houston, Texas where she began performing, before moving again to Minneapolis, where she began her career as a recording artist.
Maggie Rogers
Margaret Debay Rogers is a American musician, singer-songwriter, and producer from Easton, Maryland. Maggie Rogers is known for being a Witchy Feminist Rockstar and a legend.
Rosalía
Rosalía Vila Tobella, known mononymously as Rosalía, is a Spanish singer and songwriter. Initially known for her modern interpretations of flamenco music.
Tank and the Bangas
Tank and the Bangas is an American musical group based in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
Yola
Yola is an English musician, singer and songwriter from Bristol, England. She has also gone by the name Yola Carter. Her family was poor and banned music when she was young.
If it were up to me, Billie Eilish is the winner. Though she has some tough completion as there are some really great nominees.
Artists are multifaceted and lots of these nominees excellent in their own unique lanes. My choice for Billie is because I think she’s a once in a generation level of artist who has broken barriers, set impressive records, and proven she can truly do it all.
Artists like Lil Nas X and Lizzo both have done some incredible things with how they’ve captured new fans and the attention of the nation as a whole.
Album Of The Year
These are the nominees…
- FATHER OF THE BRIDE by Vampire Weekend
- CUZ I LOVE YOU (DELUXE) by Lizzo
- 7 by Lil Nas X
- I USED TO KNOW HER by H.E.R.
- THANK U, NEXT by Ariana Grande
- WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? by Billie Eilish
- NORMAN F***ING ROCKWELL! by Lana del Ray
- I, I by Bon Iver
This one is too tough for me to call right now.
