Everyone knows that winning the Best New Artist award at the Grammys is certainly a big deal. After all, the award means that one has so much potential that everyone thinks that they're going to be big in the future. Today, we're taking a look at just which stars have won the award — and whether the award was right when it came to their talent.
While young artists like Megan Thee Stallion, Billie Eilish, and Dua Lipa have won the award in recent the years — pop icons like Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, and Adele won the award a while ago. If you want to know just which other successful artists have this Grammy award at their homes — keep on scrolling to find out!
10 Megan Thee Stallion Won In 2021
Kicking the list off is the most recent winner in the Best New Artist category — rapper Megan Thee Stallion. Megan rose to international fame after collaborating with musician Beyoncé on the hit "Savage (Remix)" as well as rapper Cardi B on "WAP". The two songs, which were released last year, certainly helped Megan Thee Stallion win this award at the 2021 Grammys — and there's no doubt that will be seeing plenty more of the popular rapper in the upcoming years!
9 Billie Eilish Won In 2020
Next and the list is musician Billie Eilish who won the award in 2020. As fans know, Billie has managed to accumulate 7 Grammy awards after only participating in two Grammy Award shows — which is certainly quite impressive. Since her international breakthrough in 2019, Billie has established herself as one of the most promising artists of her generation!
8 Dua Lipa Won In 2019
Let's move on to singer Dua Lipa who won the award in 2019 and she has pretty much been unstoppable since.
The British musician is definitely one of the most successful pop stars right now, and considering that she's been releasing hit after hit in the past couple of years — it doesn't seem like Dua plans to slow down anytime soon!
7 Sam Smith Won In 2015
Speaking of British musicians — next on the list is Sam Smith. The artist with an incredibly powerful voice won the Best New Artist award at the 2015 Grammys, and they have had plenty of success ever since. Most recently, Sam Smith has been known for raising awareness on gender issues — and they have been advocating for gender-neutral categories at award shows!
6 Adele Won In 2009
Another incredibly successful British musician who was a winner in the Best New Artist category is Adele. The talented singer won the award back in 2009, and it's safe to say that everyone knew Adele was going to be huge. While it's been a while since the musician has released new music — fans are certainly hopeful that 2021 will perhaps give them a new Adele hit!
5 John Legend Won In 2006
In 2006 the Best New Artist award went to musician John Legend who has certainly become a staple in the music industry ever since. Today, John Legend is one of the most talented musicians and songwriters of his generation — and he has certainly collaborated with plenty of other successful artists.
4 Maroon 5 Won In 2005
Next on the list is the band Maroon 5 who won the award back in 2005. Yes, Adam Levine and his bandmates were the Best New Artist 16 years ago — and it's safe to say that they have had an incredibly successful career since.
As we all know, frontman Adam Levine has also pursued solo projects over the years but he has always gone back to his band!
3 Alicia Keys Won In 2002
Another incredibly successful musician who won the Best New Artist award at the Grammys is Alicia Keys. The talented singer won the award back in 2002 — and it's safe to say that Alicia has had an impressive career ever since. Today, the musician remains one of the most talented artists from the 2000s that has managed to remain relevant and still make great music!
2 Christina Aguilera Won In 2000
Speaking of musicians who were successful in the 2000s — next on the list is Christina Aguilera. Christina won the award back in 2000 and she certainly deserved it as she was by far one of the most successful pop stars in the next 10 years. While Christina's career has slow down since there is no doubt that she is still a very well-known musician and she has been an inspiration to so many younger artists!
1 Mariah Carey Won In 1991
Wrapping the list up is none other than pop diva Mariah Carey who somehow managed to stay successful in the industry for three decades. Yes, the talented singer won the Best New Artist award at the Grammys back in 1991 — and today she is by far one of the most successful female musicians in history! Not many have managed to make as much successful music as Mariah has over the span of the past 30 years.