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 The 2026 Grammy Awards are shaping up to spotlight one of the most exciting Best New Artist lineups in recent memory. This year’s nominees will all take the stage together in a special segment on Music’s Biggest Night, airing Sunday, February 1, live from Los Angeles. It’s a rare moment when a category gets this much breathing room and even rarer when one artist feels destined to rise above the rest. That artist is Olivia Dean . A Category Full of Momentum The Best New Artist slate includes Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR, and The Marías. Each brings a distinct sound and audience, from pop virality to genre-blurring R&B and alternative breakthroughs. The Recording Academy clearly understands the strength of this group, dedicating a full performance segment to the category during the broadcast. But even in a lineup this strong, Olivia Dean stands out quietly and confidently. Olivia Dean’s Case for the Win Olivia Dean’s nomina...

  Megan Moroney Drops Flirty New Anthem “Wish I Didn’t” Ahead of Cloud 9 Megan Moroney is officially in her Cloud 9 era — and she’s having fun with it. The MULTI-PLATINUM hitmaker just released her new single “Wish I Didn’t,” a playful, warning-shot country-pop anthem that leans equal parts confidence, charm, and sharp-tongued honesty. The track marks the third preview from Moroney’s upcoming third studio album Cloud 9 , due out February 20. Written by Moroney alongside Emily Weisband, Hillary Lindsey, and Luke Laird, “Wish I Didn’t” finds her sizing up a walking red flag and laying down the rules before feelings get too real. It’s breezy, bold, and packed with lines that remind listeners exactly why Moroney has mastered the art of turning heartbreak into hits. Produced by Kristian Bush, the song bursts with stacked vocals, punchy rhythms, and glossy guitar tones — a high-energy country-pop moment built for repeat listens. The accompanying music video raises the stakes even h...