Where Are the Best New Artist Grammy Winners Now? All About Their Lives After Taking Home the Coveted Prize

Mar. 15, 2025

John Legend performs onstage at the Pea Pod Concert Benefit on February 6, 2006 in Hollywood, CA ; Alicia Keys performs as part of the Summer Concert Series on May 31, 2002 in New York City ; Christina Aguilera during The 27th Annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles, CA.Photo:Amanda Edwards/Getty ; Scott Gries/Getty ; Ke.Mazur/WireImage

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What doNorah Jones,EvanescenceandMegan Thee Stallionhave in common?

Besides being the best of the best in their respective musical genres, they’re all winners of theGrammyfor best new artist.

Nominees are required to have released a minimum of five singles or one album and can only be considered for the award three times before they’re no longer eligible, per theGrammy Awards website. Many of the winners over the years, includingThe Beatles, have gone on to massive success.

In honor of the2025 Grammy Awards, here’s a look back at the past 25 best new artist winners and what happened to their careers after taking home the gold-plated gramophone.

01of 252000: Christina AguileraChristina Aguilera with her Grammy at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.Steve Granitz/WireImageStrippedsingerChristina Aguilerawonbest new artist in 2000after her first hit single, “Genie in a Bottle,” hit No. 1 on theBillboardHot 100the previous year.Since then, she has released eight studio albums, won four more Grammy Awards and was a coach on NBC’sThe Voicefrom 2011 to 2016. She also had a brief film career starring in the 2010 movieBurlesqueoppositeCher.When she’s not onstage, Aguilera is with her two kids. She sharesMax Liron Bratmanwith her ex-husband Jordan Bratman andSummer Rain Rutlerwith her fiancéMatt Rutler.

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2000: Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera with her Grammy at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.Steve Granitz/WireImage

Steve Granitz/WireImage

StrippedsingerChristina Aguilerawonbest new artist in 2000after her first hit single, “Genie in a Bottle,” hit No. 1 on theBillboardHot 100the previous year.

Since then, she has released eight studio albums, won four more Grammy Awards and was a coach on NBC’sThe Voicefrom 2011 to 2016. She also had a brief film career starring in the 2010 movieBurlesqueoppositeCher.

When she’s not onstage, Aguilera is with her two kids. She sharesMax Liron Bratmanwith her ex-husband Jordan Bratman andSummer Rain Rutlerwith her fiancéMatt Rutler.

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It earned her that covetedbest new artist title in 2001, and it remains her most notable work to date. By 2006, she was releasing albums on smaller labels and making what she dubbed to PEOPLE in 2024 as “living room records.”

Lynne also said that she got sober in 2022 and moved back to Nashville, whereLittle Big Town’sKaren FairchildandAshley Monroeencouraged her to get back into the studio. She released her latest album,Consequences of the Crown,in 2024.

03of 252002: Alicia KeysAlicia Keys at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center on February 27, 2002 in Los Angeles.Richard Hartog/Los Angeles Times via GettyEveryone’s favorite piano-playing songstress was named the Grammys’best new artist in 2002. That night,Alicia Keystook home four more awards for her debut album,Songs in A Minor,and performed one of her tunes onstage.Since that massive win, the singer has released eight more studio albums, won a total of16 Grammys,launched a beauty lineandproduced a Broadway musicalloosely based on her childhood.Keys married producerSwizz Beatzin 2010. They welcomed two sons together, Egypt Daoud Dean and Genesis Ali Dean, and share a blended family.

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2002: Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center on February 27, 2002 in Los Angeles.Richard Hartog/Los Angeles Times via Getty

Richard Hartog/Los Angeles Times via Getty

Everyone’s favorite piano-playing songstress was named the Grammys’best new artist in 2002. That night,Alicia Keystook home four more awards for her debut album,Songs in A Minor,and performed one of her tunes onstage.

Since that massive win, the singer has released eight more studio albums, won a total of16 Grammys,launched a beauty lineandproduced a Broadway musicalloosely based on her childhood.

Keys married producerSwizz Beatzin 2010. They welcomed two sons together, Egypt Daoud Dean and Genesis Ali Dean, and share a blended family.

04of 252003: Norah JonesNorah Jones wins five Grammys, for Best Pop Vocal Album for “Come Away With Me”, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for “Don’t Know Why”, Album of the Year for “Come Away With Me”, Record of the Year for “Don’t Know Why” and Best New Artist.Steve Granitz/WireImageCome Away with Mewas everywhere in 2003. So it came as almost no surprise that its musical mastermind, Norah Jones,won best new artistthat year and took home a total of five Grammy Awards during the ceremony.She told PEOPLE in a 2022 interview that she never pressured herself to “stay on top” or match that first album’s success with the other eight studio albums she’s released. In addition to her music, Jones also hosted a podcast calledNorah Jones Is Playing Along, where she and her guests performed impromptu songs.Jones married fellow musician Pete Remm in 2014, and they have two children together.

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2003: Norah Jones

Norah Jones wins five Grammys, for Best Pop Vocal Album for “Come Away With Me”, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for “Don’t Know Why”, Album of the Year for “Come Away With Me”, Record of the Year for “Don’t Know Why” and Best New Artist.Steve Granitz/WireImage

Come Away with Mewas everywhere in 2003. So it came as almost no surprise that its musical mastermind, Norah Jones,won best new artistthat year and took home a total of five Grammy Awards during the ceremony.

She told PEOPLE in a 2022 interview that she never pressured herself to “stay on top” or match that first album’s success with the other eight studio albums she’s released. In addition to her music, Jones also hosted a podcast calledNorah Jones Is Playing Along, where she and her guests performed impromptu songs.

Jones married fellow musician Pete Remm in 2014, and they have two children together.

05of 252004: EvanescenceAmy Lee of Evanescence, winner of Best New Artist and Best Hard Rock Performance.SGranitz/WireImageEvanescencetook home thebest new artist titlein 2004 following the mega-success of their hit singles “My Immortal” and “Bring Me to Life.”The win was slightly controversial as rapper50 Cent, who was also up for the prize, briefly joined the band onstage while they accepted their award.Since winning best new artist, Evanescence has remained active and releasedfive studio albums. They were also nominated for a Grammy in 2008.Lead singer and keyboardist Amy Lee married therapist Josh Hartzler in 2007 and they welcomed a son,Jack Lion Hartzler, in 2014.

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2004: Evanescence

Amy Lee of Evanescence, winner of Best New Artist and Best Hard Rock Performance.SGranitz/WireImage

Evanescencetook home thebest new artist titlein 2004 following the mega-success of their hit singles “My Immortal” and “Bring Me to Life.”

The win was slightly controversial as rapper50 Cent, who was also up for the prize, briefly joined the band onstage while they accepted their award.

Since winning best new artist, Evanescence has remained active and releasedfive studio albums. They were also nominated for a Grammy in 2008.

Lead singer and keyboardist Amy Lee married therapist Josh Hartzler in 2007 and they welcomed a son,Jack Lion Hartzler, in 2014.

06of 252005: Maroon 5Maroon 5, winners of Best New Artist in 2005.SGranitz/WireImageThanks to all the hits from their debut albumSongs About Jane— including chart-topping tracks like “She Will Be Loved” and “This Love” —Maroon 5was named the best new artist atthe 2005 Grammy Awards.The pop-rock band went on to release six more albums, and frontmanAdam Levinewas one of the original coaches onThe Voiceuntil 2019.The lead singer married modelBehati Prinslooin 2014. They share three children together: Dusty Rose, Gio Grace and a son whose name hasn’t been publicly shared.

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2005: Maroon 5

Maroon 5, winners of Best New Artist in 2005.SGranitz/WireImage

Thanks to all the hits from their debut albumSongs About Jane— including chart-topping tracks like “She Will Be Loved” and “This Love” —Maroon 5was named the best new artist atthe 2005 Grammy Awards.

The pop-rock band went on to release six more albums, and frontmanAdam Levinewas one of the original coaches onThe Voiceuntil 2019.

The lead singer married modelBehati Prinslooin 2014. They share three children together: Dusty Rose, Gio Grace and a son whose name hasn’t been publicly shared.

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2006: John Legend

John Legend, winner of Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for “Ordinary People,” Best R&B Album for “Get Lifted,” Best New Artist.Steve Granitz/WireImage

Get Liftedsinger-songwriterJohn Legendwas awardedthe 2006 Grammyfor best new artist. His debut album later went double platinum, and he has gone on to earn 11 more Grammys.

Legend, who has also produced award-winning work in television, film and theatre, became the first Black man in history to reach EGOT status (having an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) in 2018.

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2007: Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood at the 49th annual Grammy Awards on September 11, 2007 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.Bob Riha, Jr./Getty

Bob Riha, Jr./Getty

The singer’s award shelf is now full with eight total Grammys and several other ACM, CMT and CMA Awards. She’s performed the opening number for NBC’s Sunday Night Football since 2013.

Underwood married former professional hockey playerMike Fisherin 2010. The couple sharetwo kids, Isaiah and Jacob. She is nowreturning toAmerican Idolas a judge, replacingKaty Perry.

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2008: Amy Winehouse

Amy Winehouse performs at the Riverside Studios for the 50th Grammy Awards ceremony via video link on February 10, 2008 in London, England.Peter Macdiarmid/Getty

Peter Macdiarmid/Getty

Sadly, her rise to fame coincided with drug and alcohol addiction. Winehousedied from accidental alcohol poisoningin 2011. She was 27.

10of 252009: AdeleAdele at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center on February 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.Michael Buckner/WireImage19singerAdelekicked off her years-long streak of Grammy wins when she took home the title ofbest new artistand best female pop vocal performance in 2009. The English singer-songwriter has since produced a staggering number of hits like “Someone Like You, “Hello” and “Rolling in the Deep,” and has received a total of 15 Grammys for her work. She’s also won an Academy Award for her song “Skyfall,” featured in the 2012 James Bond movie of the same name.Adele shares a son namedAngelo, born in 2012, with her ex-husbandSimon Konecki. She’s been in a relationship with sports agentRich Paulsince 2021.

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2009: Adele

Adele at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards held at the Staples Center on February 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.Michael Buckner/WireImage

Michael Buckner/WireImage

19singerAdelekicked off her years-long streak of Grammy wins when she took home the title ofbest new artistand best female pop vocal performance in 2009. The English singer-songwriter has since produced a staggering number of hits like “Someone Like You, “Hello” and “Rolling in the Deep,” and has received a total of 15 Grammys for her work. She’s also won an Academy Award for her song “Skyfall,” featured in the 2012 James Bond movie of the same name.

Adele shares a son namedAngelo, born in 2012, with her ex-husbandSimon Konecki. She’s been in a relationship with sports agentRich Paulsince 2021.

11of 252010: Zac Brown BandZac Brown Band pose with Best New Artist award during the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.Kevork Djansezian/GettyCatchy country tunes like “Chicken Fried” put theZac Brown Bandin the spotlight and earned them the best new artist award atthe 2010 Grammys. In the years since that early success, the eight-piece band has released six more studio albums and has had 22 tracks on theBillboardHot 100.Lead singer and band co-founder Zac Brown alsoreleased a pop solo albumtitledThe Controversyin 2019. He sharesfive children— Justice Brown, Lucy Brown, Georgia Brown, Joni Brown and Alexander Brown — with his ex-wife,Shelly Brown.

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2010: Zac Brown Band

Zac Brown Band pose with Best New Artist award during the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards held at Staples Center on January 31, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.Kevork Djansezian/Getty

Kevork Djansezian/Getty

Catchy country tunes like “Chicken Fried” put theZac Brown Bandin the spotlight and earned them the best new artist award atthe 2010 Grammys. In the years since that early success, the eight-piece band has released six more studio albums and has had 22 tracks on theBillboardHot 100.

Lead singer and band co-founder Zac Brown alsoreleased a pop solo albumtitledThe Controversyin 2019. He sharesfive children— Justice Brown, Lucy Brown, Georgia Brown, Joni Brown and Alexander Brown — with his ex-wife,Shelly Brown.

12of 252011: Esperanza SpaldingEsperanza Spalding with the award for Best New Artist at The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards held at Staples Center on February 13, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.GettyTo the surprise of many, jazz bassist and singerEsperanza Spaldingbeat outJustin BieberandDrakefor the Grammys' best new artist at the2011 awards ceremony. She’s released a total of eight albums, with her third becoming the best-selling contemporary jazz album of the year. In addition to her first win, she’s taken home a total offive Grammy Awards.Spalding has also worked as a professor and started teaching at the age of 20 — making her the youngest faculty member at the Berklee College of Music. In 2024, sheshared an Instagram videoof her performing with fellow best new artist winner John Legend, who handed her the Grammy back in 2011.

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2011: Esperanza Spalding

Esperanza Spalding with the award for Best New Artist at The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards held at Staples Center on February 13, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.Getty

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To the surprise of many, jazz bassist and singerEsperanza Spaldingbeat outJustin BieberandDrakefor the Grammys' best new artist at the2011 awards ceremony. She’s released a total of eight albums, with her third becoming the best-selling contemporary jazz album of the year. In addition to her first win, she’s taken home a total offive Grammy Awards.

Spalding has also worked as a professor and started teaching at the age of 20 — making her the youngest faculty member at the Berklee College of Music. In 2024, sheshared an Instagram videoof her performing with fellow best new artist winner John Legend, who handed her the Grammy back in 2011.

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2012: Bon Iver

Bon Iver during the 54th Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.Steve Granitz/WireImage

Vernon alsocollaborated with Swiftvia the music duo Big Red Machine (which is composed of him and The National’s Aaron Dessner) on their 2021 albumHow Long Do You Think It’s Gonna Last?.

14of 252013: fun.Nate Ruess, Andrew Dost, and Jack Antonoff of Fun. pose in the press room during the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.Steve Granitz/WireImageThe following year, another band took home that coveted gold gramophone forbest new artist.Jack Antonoff,Nate Ruessand Andrew Dost’s collaborative project fun. won both that title and the Grammy for song of the year with their hit “We Are Young,” featuringJanelle Monáe.The trio only released one more single after their win and announced on their website thatthey weren’t breaking upbut focusing on individual projects.Antonoff started his own rock band,Bleachers, and has worked with big names likeTaylor SwiftandSabrina Carpenter. He’s also been married to actressMargaret Qualleysince 2023. Ruess released a solo album in 2015 andshares three kidswith girlfriend and fashion designer Charlotte Ronson. Dost released an album in 2025 under his project, Metal Bubble Trio.

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2013: fun.

Nate Ruess, Andrew Dost, and Jack Antonoff of Fun. pose in the press room during the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.Steve Granitz/WireImage

The following year, another band took home that coveted gold gramophone forbest new artist.Jack Antonoff,Nate Ruessand Andrew Dost’s collaborative project fun. won both that title and the Grammy for song of the year with their hit “We Are Young,” featuringJanelle Monáe.

The trio only released one more single after their win and announced on their website thatthey weren’t breaking upbut focusing on individual projects.

Antonoff started his own rock band,Bleachers, and has worked with big names likeTaylor SwiftandSabrina Carpenter. He’s also been married to actressMargaret Qualleysince 2023. Ruess released a solo album in 2015 andshares three kidswith girlfriend and fashion designer Charlotte Ronson. Dost released an album in 2025 under his project, Metal Bubble Trio.

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2014: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Ryan Lewis and Macklemore poses in the press room during th 56th Grammy Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2014 in Los Angeles, California.Steve Granitz/WireImage

Hip hop duoMacklemore&Ryan Lewiswere named the Grammys’best new artist in 2014, following the success of their debut albumThe Heist. They also won the award for best rap album and their hit “Thrift Shop” won best rap song and best rap performance. Macklemore and Lewis released one more album together in 2016 before announcing that they were parting ways in 2017, perRap-Up.

16of 252015: Sam SmithSam Smith at the 57th Grammy Awards at Staples Center on February 8, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.Jason LaVeris/FilmMagicSam Smith and their ultimate heartbreak record “Stay With Me” sweptthe 2015 Grammys, earning the English singer-songwriter not just the best new artist of the year but three other awards as well. They’ve continued to release chart-topping tracks like “I’m Not the Only One” and “Unholy,” as well as three studio albums.In 2019,Smith came outas non-binary and uses the pronouns they/them. They’ve been in a relationship with fashion designerChristian Cowansince 2022.

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2015: Sam Smith

Sam Smith at the 57th Grammy Awards at Staples Center on February 8, 2015 in Los Angeles, California.Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

Sam Smith and their ultimate heartbreak record “Stay With Me” sweptthe 2015 Grammys, earning the English singer-songwriter not just the best new artist of the year but three other awards as well. They’ve continued to release chart-topping tracks like “I’m Not the Only One” and “Unholy,” as well as three studio albums.

In 2019,Smith came outas non-binary and uses the pronouns they/them. They’ve been in a relationship with fashion designerChristian Cowansince 2022.

17of 252016: Meghan TrainorMeghan Trainor at the The 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.Jason LaVeris/FilmMagicShe may be a seasoned pop princess now, butMeghan Trainorwas an unknown name when she released the mega-hit “All About That Bass” in 2014. After it spent eight weeks at the top of theBillboardHot 100and earned her the Grammy Award forbest new artist in 2016, her musical career took off. Trainor has since released five more albums and produced a number of popular tracks like “Me Too” and “Dear Future Husband.”The singer-songwriter has been married to actorDaryl Sabara, best known for playing Juni Cortez in theSpy Kidsfranchise, since 2018. They sharetwo boys, Riley and Barry.

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2016: Meghan Trainor

Meghan Trainor at the The 58th Grammy Awards at Staples Center on February 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic

She may be a seasoned pop princess now, butMeghan Trainorwas an unknown name when she released the mega-hit “All About That Bass” in 2014. After it spent eight weeks at the top of theBillboardHot 100and earned her the Grammy Award forbest new artist in 2016, her musical career took off. Trainor has since released five more albums and produced a number of popular tracks like “Me Too” and “Dear Future Husband.”

The singer-songwriter has been married to actorDaryl Sabara, best known for playing Juni Cortez in theSpy Kidsfranchise, since 2018. They sharetwo boys, Riley and Barry.

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2017: Chance The Rapper

Chance The Rapper attends The 59th Grammy Awards at Staples Center on February 12, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.Christopher Polk/Getty

Christopher Polk/Getty

Chance sharestwo kids— Kensli Bennett and Marli Grace Bennett — with his estranged wife,Kirsten Corley. In addition to his music, he’s a big activist for his hometown of Chicago andhas made contributionsto the city’s mental health services and public schools.

19of 252018: Alessia CaraAlessia Cara during the 60th Annual Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden on January 28, 2018 in New York City.Michael Loccisano/GettyCanadian singer-songwriterAlessia Carawas awarded the best new artist title atthe 2018 Grammysafter the popularity of her single “Here.” She’s since released three more albums and wrote and recorded the song “How Far I’ll Go” for the popular animated movieMoana.Caraannounced in October 2024that her fourth album,Love & Hyperbole,will be released on Feb. 14, 2025.The artist has also been vocal about mental health and herstruggle with anxiety. In 2017, Cara collaborated withLogicandKhalidon the suicide prevention anthem “1-800-273-8255.”

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2018: Alessia Cara

Alessia Cara during the 60th Annual Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden on January 28, 2018 in New York City.Michael Loccisano/Getty

Michael Loccisano/Getty

Canadian singer-songwriterAlessia Carawas awarded the best new artist title atthe 2018 Grammysafter the popularity of her single “Here.” She’s since released three more albums and wrote and recorded the song “How Far I’ll Go” for the popular animated movieMoana.Caraannounced in October 2024that her fourth album,Love & Hyperbole,will be released on Feb. 14, 2025.

The artist has also been vocal about mental health and herstruggle with anxiety. In 2017, Cara collaborated withLogicandKhalidon the suicide prevention anthem “1-800-273-8255.”

20of 252019: Dua LipaDua Lipa at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.Steve Granitz/WireImageRadical Optimismsinger Dua Lipa won not only the best new artist but the best dance recording at the2019 Grammy Awards. The English singer-songwriter’s debut album was certified multi-platinum in six countries, and her follow-up,Future Nostalgia, was just as popular thanks to hits like “Physical” and “Levitating.” Lipa made her acting debut in the 2021 spy thrillerArgylle.Since 2024, the “IDGAF” singer has been dating British actorCallum Turner.

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2019: Dua Lipa

Dua Lipa at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California.Steve Granitz/WireImage

Radical Optimismsinger Dua Lipa won not only the best new artist but the best dance recording at the2019 Grammy Awards. The English singer-songwriter’s debut album was certified multi-platinum in six countries, and her follow-up,Future Nostalgia, was just as popular thanks to hits like “Physical” and “Levitating.” Lipa made her acting debut in the 2021 spy thrillerArgylle.

Since 2024, the “IDGAF” singer has been dating British actorCallum Turner.

21of 252020: Billie EilishBillie Eilish at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.Steve Granitz/WireImageEveryone’s favorite ethereal vocalist took over the 2020 Grammy Awards with a whopping five wins, including the title ofbest new artist. Since then,Billie Eilishhas released two more albums —Happier Than Everin 2021 andHIT ME HARD AND SOFTIN 2024 — and earned a total ofnine Grammys. Her song “Birds of a Feather” was her first number-one hit on theBillboardGlobal 200.Eilish is a part of the LGBTQ+ community andcame outin a 2023 interview withVariety. She’s alsocollaborated with her brother,Finneas O’Connell, who has helped write and produce some of her music.

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2020: Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.Steve Granitz/WireImage

Everyone’s favorite ethereal vocalist took over the 2020 Grammy Awards with a whopping five wins, including the title ofbest new artist. Since then,Billie Eilishhas released two more albums —Happier Than Everin 2021 andHIT ME HARD AND SOFTIN 2024 — and earned a total ofnine Grammys. Her song “Birds of a Feather” was her first number-one hit on theBillboardGlobal 200.

Eilish is a part of the LGBTQ+ community andcame outin a 2023 interview withVariety. She’s alsocollaborated with her brother,Finneas O’Connell, who has helped write and produce some of her music.

22of 252021: Megan Thee StallionMegan Thee Stallion at The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards on March 14, 2021 in Los Angeles.Francis Specker/CBS via GettySeeing as how “Savage” was the song of 2020, it’s no surprise thatMegan Thee Stallionwon the 2021 Grammy gold forbest new artist— making her the second female rapper in history to win the award. The track, which also featuredBeyoncé, also earned the Grammy for best rap performance and hit No. 1 on theBillboardHot 100.TheMEGAN: ACT IIrapper went on to release four more albums and take home another Grammy Award.

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2021: Megan Thee Stallion

Megan Thee Stallion at The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards on March 14, 2021 in Los Angeles.Francis Specker/CBS via Getty

Francis Specker/CBS via Getty

Seeing as how “Savage” was the song of 2020, it’s no surprise thatMegan Thee Stallionwon the 2021 Grammy gold forbest new artist— making her the second female rapper in history to win the award. The track, which also featuredBeyoncé, also earned the Grammy for best rap performance and hit No. 1 on theBillboardHot 100.

TheMEGAN: ACT IIrapper went on to release four more albums and take home another Grammy Award.

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2022: Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo accepts the Best New Artist award onstage at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards on April 3rd, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.Chris Polk/Variety/Penske Media via Getty

Chris Polk/Variety/Penske Media via Getty

Rodrigo has been dating actorLouis Partridgesince 2023.

24of 252023: Samara JoySamara Joy during the 65th Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Amy Sussman/GettyJazz vocalistSamara Joytook home the best new artist title at the2023 Grammysas well as the best jazz vocal album. After going viral on TikTok, she released her sophomore albumLinger Awhilein 2022, which reached critical acclaim. In 2024, Joywon another Grammyfor best jazz performance and put out her fourth album,Portrait.Joy grew up in a family of gospel singers and collaborated with them ona holiday tourin 2022. She toldForbesin 2023 that her 92-year-old grandfather even got up on stage to sing with her one night.

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2023: Samara Joy

Samara Joy during the 65th Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.Amy Sussman/Getty

Amy Sussman/Getty

Jazz vocalistSamara Joytook home the best new artist title at the2023 Grammysas well as the best jazz vocal album. After going viral on TikTok, she released her sophomore albumLinger Awhilein 2022, which reached critical acclaim. In 2024, Joywon another Grammyfor best jazz performance and put out her fourth album,Portrait.

Joy grew up in a family of gospel singers and collaborated with them ona holiday tourin 2022. She toldForbesin 2023 that her 92-year-old grandfather even got up on stage to sing with her one night.

25of 252024: Victoria MonétVictoria Monét during the 66th Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Kayla Oaddams/WireImage“On My Mama” singer-songwriterVictoria Monétearnedthree Grammy wins in 2024, including the title of best new artist. She also took home the awards for best R&B album and best engineered album, non-classical.Monét releasedher highly anticipated second album,JAGUAR IIin 2023.TheJAGUARsinger shares a child,Hazel Monét Gaines, with her ex-boyfriend,John Gaines. Their daughter becamethe youngest Grammy nominee everwhen Monét’s track “Hollywood” — which the then 2-year-old was featured on along withEarth, Wind & Fire— was up for the best traditional R&B performance award in 2024.

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2024: Victoria Monét

Victoria Monét during the 66th Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Kayla Oaddams/WireImage

Kayla Oaddams/WireImage

“On My Mama” singer-songwriterVictoria Monétearnedthree Grammy wins in 2024, including the title of best new artist. She also took home the awards for best R&B album and best engineered album, non-classical.Monét releasedher highly anticipated second album,JAGUAR IIin 2023.

TheJAGUARsinger shares a child,Hazel Monét Gaines, with her ex-boyfriend,John Gaines. Their daughter becamethe youngest Grammy nominee everwhen Monét’s track “Hollywood” — which the then 2-year-old was featured on along withEarth, Wind & Fire— was up for the best traditional R&B performance award in 2024.

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