Addison Rae, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, and Alex Warren are among the many nominees for Finest New Artist on the 2026 Grammy Awards. Additionally within the operating are Katseye, the Marías, Olivia Dean, and Sombr. Discover the total record of 2026 Grammy nominations here.
After years effervescent underneath the floor of mainstream pop, Rae landed together with her debut album, Addison, again in June, and Warren is driving into rivalry off the again of You’ll Be Alright Kid and hit single “Extraordinary.” Thomas, too, has been within the pop-cultural dialog for a while, acknowledged right here for his perceived breakout album, Mutt, which follows 2023’s Electrical Nightfall. British artists Olivia Dean and Lola Younger are nominated in tandem with their second and third albums, respectively, whereas Dangerous Bunny collaborators the Marías are acknowledged 18 months after releasing second album Submarine. The multinational lady group Katseye could not have an album to their title, however their Beautiful Chaos EP has bestowed them some pop bona fides as they degree up from their standing as Netflix actuality stars. Except for Rae, Sombr is the one artist to launch a debut album within the eligibility window.
Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, Doechii, and Raye had been amongst final 12 months’s Finest New Artist nominees. Roan ended up taking home the trophy. Different latest winners embrace Samara Pleasure, Olivia Rodrigo, Megan Thee Stallion and Billie Eilish.
The 2026 Grammy Awards will air stay, on Sunday, February 1, 2026, from Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Area. Follow along with all of Pitchfork’s coverage of the 2026 Grammy Awards, and revisit “Who Should Be Nominated at the 2026 Grammy Awards.”
Finest New Artist
Addison Rae
Alex Warren
Katseye
Leon Thomas
Lola Younger
The Marías
Olivia Dean
Sombr
