Grammy Award for best new artist: Quick Facts

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Notable Honorees

Tracy Chapman • Mariah Carey • Bette Midler • Chappell Roan • Amy Winehouse • Carrie Underwood • Alicia Keys • Olivia Dean • Dua Lipa • Adele • Marvin Hamlisch • Olivia Rodrigo • Sheryl Crow • Lauryn Hill • Cyndi Lauper • Norah Jones • Billie Eilish • Christopher Cross • Esperanza Spalding • José Feliciano • Sade • Natalie Cole • LeAnn Rimes • Robert Goulet

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