Best New Artist Grammy Nominees 2025: The Official List
The Recording Academy announced the 2025 Grammy nominees, including the Best New Artist category, on November 8, 2024. The nominees for the 67th Annual Grammy Awards were revealed during a livestream event, with the ceremony scheduled for February 2, 2025, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The full list of Best New Artist nominees includes Chappell Roan, Doechii, Freddy Weller, Benson Boone, and Sabrina Carpenter. The nominees represent a mix of pop, R&B, and alternative artists who have achieved significant commercial success and critical recognition in the eligibility period spanning October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024. The Recording Academy defines a new artist as an artist who has never been nominated for a Grammy in a general field category and has achieved a breakthrough into public consciousness. The official list is published on the Recording Academy website at https://www.grammy.com/news/2025-grammy-nominations-full-list-of-nominees.
The Best New Artist category has been a staple of the Grammy Awards since the first ceremony in 1959. The award recognizes artists who have achieved a breakthrough into public consciousness and whose body of work represents a major artistic contribution. The 2025 nominees were selected from a pool of hundreds of eligible artists by the Recording Academy's voting members, who are industry professionals including musicians, producers, engineers, and other music professionals. The nominees are determined based on criteria including artistic achievement, commercial success, and overall impact on the music industry. The Recording Academy's official rules and guidelines for the 67th Grammy Awards are available at https://www.grammy.com/awards/official-rules.
Chappell Roan and Doechii: Leading the Pack
Chappell Roan
Chappell Roan, born Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, emerged as one of the standout new artists of 2024 with her critically acclaimed album "The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess." The album charted on the Billboard 200 and spawned multiple singles that gained viral traction on social media platforms. Roan's theatrical pop style and songwriting have drawn comparisons to artists like Lady Gaga and Katy Perry. Her nomination marks a significant moment for independent and alternative pop artists in the Grammy landscape. Her debut major-label release and extensive touring schedule throughout 2024 solidified her position as a breakout artist. More details on her career and discography can be found on her official website at https://www.chappellroan.com.
Doechii
Doechii, the Tampa-based rapper and singer, earned her first Grammy nomination for Best New Artist following the success of her mixtape "Alligator Bites Never Heal." The project debuted on the Billboard 200 and featured the viral single "What It Is (Block Boy)" featuring Kodak Black. Doechii's blend of hip-hop, R&B, and pop has resonated with a wide audience, and her nomination reflects the growing influence of female rappers in mainstream music. She has also been recognized by the BET Awards and MTV Video Music Awards for her artistry. Her music and career updates are available at https://www.doechii.com.
Other Nominees and the Road to the 2025 Ceremony
Freddy Weller, Benson Boone, and Sabrina Carpenter
Freddy Weller, known for his country-rock sound, Benson Boone, the pop sensation from "American Idol," and Sabrina Carpenter, the multi-platinum pop artist, round out the Best New Artist nominees. Boone's debut album "Fireworks & Roller