Who won Best New Artist at the 2026 Grammy Awards?

Olivia Dean won Best New Artist at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The British singer-songwriter received the honor at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

Dean emerged from London’s contemporary soul and pop scene, first gaining wider attention through her solo releases and warm, jazz-influenced vocal style. Her debut studio album, The Art of Loving, was released in 2025 and helped establish her as one of the year’s most prominent new performers.

Best New Artist is awarded to an artist whose released work represents a breakthrough during the eligibility period. It does not necessarily mean the winner has never released music before; Grammy eligibility depends on career development and the Academy’s rules. That distinction can make the category confusing for listeners who have followed an artist for years.

Dean’s victory continued a run of women winning the category. She became the ninth woman in a row to receive Best New Artist and the first British winner since Dua Lipa’s victory in 2019.