We continue the Grammy nomination theme into this Friday as we highlight the nominees for Best New Artist. To be eligible for Best New Artist, the artist, duo, or group:

-Must have released a minimum of five singles/tracks or one album
-May not have entered into the category more than three times, including as a performing member of an established group.
-Must have achieved a breakthrough into the public consciousness and impacted the musical landscape during the eligibility period.

Of the 54 acts who have won the award since its inception, 26 are solo female artists, 18 are duos or groups, and 12 are solo male artists. Fun fact: of all the winners, only three have been country artists. In 1997, LeAnn Rimes became the first country artist and (at age 14) the youngest artist to win the award.

While there are a few names on the list that are familiar to The Current, some are lesser known. Let’s learn about these “new” artists by delving into their music.  

The artists nominated for Best New Artist at the 2023 Grammy Awards are:
Anitta
Omar Apollo
Domi & JD Beck
Muni Long
Samara Joy
Latto
Maneskin
Tobe Nwigwe
Molly Tuttle
Wet Leg

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from the Best New Artist nominees do you want to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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