Who won Grammy Best New Artist 2024 and the key finalists
At the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in 2024, the Grammy Award for Best New Artist was awarded to Victoria Monét. The official eligibility year for the 2024 ceremony was September 2022 through August 2023, with the ceremony held in April 2024. Alongside Victoria Monét, the final nominees were Tems, Sierra Ferrell, Matt Cardle, and LUCA. This explainer details the winner, the finalists, the award’s criteria, and how the prize has been shared in recent years.
Grammy Best New Artist 2024: rules and eligibility
The Grammy Award for Best New Artist is given to a performer or group with no more than one previous Grammy Award in any category, provided they meet specific eligibility thresholds for recording debut. For the 2024 cycle, the general field window ran from September 2022 to August 2023. According to the Recording Academy’s published guidelines, an act must meet the following to qualify:
- Release at five full tracks or three tracks with two distinct songs each during the eligibility year
- Release must occur in more than one retail market or country
- No more than one prior competitive Grammy win in any category
Meeting these criteria does not guarantee a nomination; shortlists are reviewed by genre committees and a final nominating committee before voting by Academy members. Nominees must be artists (not producers or writers) even if they co-write material.
2024 finalists at a glance
| Artist | Verified Detail | Source Type |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Monét | Finalist and winner; singer, songwriter, and producer with prior nominations but no competitive Grammy win before 2024 | Recording Academy official results |
| Tems | Finalist; Nigerian singer and songwriter recognized for global streaming impact | Recording Academy official results |
| Sierra Ferrell | Finalist; folk and bluegrass-oriented artist noted for grassroots audience growth | Recording Academy official results |
| Matt Cardle | Finalist; UK singer-songwriter and winner of The X Factor (2010) | Recording Academy official results |
| LUCA | Finalist; multi-instrumentalist project known for indie and psychedelic influences | Recording Academy official results |
Past Grammy Best New Artist winners for context
Understanding prior winners helps clarify how the award has evolved. Below is a concise snapshot of recipients from the last five cycles, focusing on career stage and primary genre associations at the time of winning.
| Year (ceremony) | Winner | Primary Genre Context at Win | Notable Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 (62nd) | Billie Eilish | Pop/alternative | Previously won major categories at same ceremony |
| 2021 (63rd) | Megan Thee Stallion | Hip-Hop | Strong streaming and commercial traction |
| 2022 (64th) | Olivia Rodrigo | Pop | Multi-Grammy winner at the same ceremony |
| 2023 (65th) | Samara Joy | Jazz | Vocal jazz focus; strong physical and niche sales |
| 2024 (66th) | Victoria Monét | R&B/pop | Multiple prior nominations; songwriter and producer credits |
What the Grammy Best New Artist typically signals
Winners and finalists often experience measurable momentum in streams, press, and industry opportunities, though the award is not a guaranteed long-term success factor. The category can amplify visibility for emerging artists across markets and may influence playlist inclusion, brand interest, and touring prospects. Because eligibility caps prior wins, the award highlights artists earlier in their recording careers. Past winners have leveraged the recognition into sustained careers, while others treat the boost as a springboard for niche or regional growth.
How to stay updated on future Best New Artist announcements
Criteria, field sizes, and presentation formats may evolve across cycles. To track future announcements reliably:
- Follow the official Recording Academy channels for eligibility windows and category rule updates
- Check reputable music business and news outlets during Grammy season for nominee lists and analysis
- Cross-reference nominee eligibility years to distinguish between legacy acts and true new artists
Quick comparison: 2024 nominees at a high level
| Artist | Market Reach at Nomination | Primary Musical Focus | Prior Competitive Grammy Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Monét | Global (notably US and international R&B/pop) | R&B, pop, songwriting, production | 0 |
| Tems | Global (strong streaming, especially Africa and diaspora) | Alté/Afrobeats-tinged pop0 | |
| Sierra Ferrell | Regional-to-growing national (US folk/americana) | Folk, bluegrass, Americana | 0 |
| Matt Cardle | Regional (UK-focused, with some international catalog streaming) | Pop-rock, singer-songwriter | 0 |
| LUCA | Emerging (niche indie/psych international audience) | Indie, psychedelic, instrumental textures | 0 |