Los Angeles : British singer songwriter Olivia Dean won the Grammy Award for best new artist at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night in Los Angeles, marking a major moment in her fast rising career.
Dean became emotional as she accepted the trophy and thanked her family and team for standing by her from the beginning. She spoke about her roots and said she was proud to be the granddaughter of immigrants, calling herself a product of bravery. Her words drew loud applause inside the arena.
The 26 year old artist has been building her career step by step, starting with small performances in London before reaching global stages. Over the past year, her music gained wide attention through her album The Art of Loving and her hit song Man I Need, which performed strongly on international charts.
All eight nominees in the best new artist category appeared on stage earlier in the night for a joint performance before the winner was announced. Music experts often see this award as a sign of long term success, and Dean’s victory places her among a list of artists who later became global stars.
The 2026 Grammy ceremony also saw big wins for other major musicians, with several top awards shared among leading names in pop, rap and Latin music. Still, Dean’s win stood out as one of the most talked about moments of the night because of her journey and her heartfelt message.
With this award, Olivia Dean moves from rising talent to one of the most promising new voices in the international music scene.