The Best New Artist GRAMMY continues to stand as the ultimate testament to the impact a rising star had on the music industry in the nomination eligibility year.
Known by many as the “kiss of death” because several of its recipients over the years went on to see their careers stall or even completely derail after capturing the award, former winners like Toni Braxton, Lauryn Hill, Mariah Carey, Sade, and Alicia Keys respectively defied those odds after each took the award home.
Undoubtedly hoping to keep the latter tradition going, Gracie Abrams, Fred again.., Ice Spice, Jelly Roll, Coco Jones, Noah Kahan, Victoria Monét, and The War And Treaty went head-to-head at the GRAMMYS on Sunday (February 4) to see who would be named the category’s victor for 2024.
Look inside to see how Vickie’s emergence as winner entered her in a unique class.
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