Olivia Dean takes dwelling greatest new artist Grammy

Dean’s win follows within the footsteps of singer Chappell Roan, who received in 2025

LOS ANGELES, USA – Olivia Dean capped her fast ascent from London busker to breakout world star on Sunday by successful the 2026 Grammy for greatest new artist, a profession‑defining honor that has traditionally signaled the business’s subsequent main voices.

The British singer‑songwriter beat a area that included viral phenom Lola Younger, turning into the newest in a line of rising skills — from Adele to Dua Lipa — whose early acclaim foreshadowed lengthy‑lasting impression.

Dean, who was emotional after receiving her first Grammy, took the stage carrying a gown that was glittering black on the highest and white on the underside.

“I by no means actually imagined I’d be up right here,” the 26-year-old stated after the 2025 greatest new artist winner, Chappell Roan, handed her the award.

“I’m up right here as a granddaughter of an immigrant. I’m a product of bravery and I believe these folks should be celebrated,” she added.

Dean is a singer‑songwriter identified for her soulful voice and songwriting that blends neo‑soul, pop, and R&B. Dean’s mom is of Jamaican-Guyanese heritage whereas her dad is English.

She grew up singing in a gospel church and took a non-traditional profession route from busking and performing informally round London to releasing her 2025 album, “The Artwork of Loving,” which topped UK charts.

The viral success of “Man I Want” helped propel Dean into the historical past books in late 2025, when she grew to become the primary feminine solo artist to position 4 songs within the UK High 10 on the similar time.

She makes use of her platform to discover her id as a biracial artist.

Dean’s win follows within the footsteps of “Pink Pony Membership” singer Chappell Roan, who received in 2025.

New artists carry out a medley

To have fun every up-and-coming artist, all eight greatest new artist nominees carried out in a medley earlier than the winner was introduced, together with Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Younger, Olivia Dean, SOMBR and The Marias.

The Marias kicked off the group efficiency with their ethereal English and Spanish tune “No One Observed,” adopted by Addison Rae in a shiny purple gown singing her high-energy pop tune “Fame is a Gun.” Rae later disrobed to bounce in shimmery lingerie.

The group KATSEYE was up subsequent, strutting in with black, olive inexperienced and yellow outfits, performing their excessive power anthem “Gnarly” with a workforce of dancers.

Leon Thomas then slowed issues down, arriving on stage together with his R&B tune “MUTT” with a mixture of guitar and drums.

Subsequent, Alex Warren walked amongst the viewers as he sang his empowering love anthem “Strange” with a choir ensemble behind him. He was later lifted up on a platform and floated above the stage.

Lola Younger took to the stage subsequent taking part in the piano and singing her trending TikTok tune “Messy” together with her deep sultry vocals.

Olivia Dean got here in with a glittery pink gown and a bunch of instrumentalists for her playful tune “Man I Want” and SOMBR adopted swimsuit by rocking a glowing disco-style outfit and performing his rock tune “12 to 12.” – Rappler.com