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“I
want to say I’m up here as a granddaughter of an immigrant,"
Dean said in her acceptance speech. "I’m a product of bravery,
and I think those people deserve to be celebrated.”
Celebrities in the audience were wearing pins protesting U.S.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the celebration.
In being crowned best new artist, Dean bested Katseye, The
Marías, Addison Rae, sombr, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren and Lola
Young for the award.
She joins past best new artist winners such as the Beatles,
Carly Simon, Bette Midler, Culture Club, Mariah Carey, Toni
Braxton, Christina Aguilera, John Legend, Adele, Dua Lipa and
Chance the Rapper.
Lauryn Hill, a favorite of her parents to whom Dean's middle
name pays homage, also won the award in 1999.
The Grammy is designed for artists who achieve “a breakthrough
into the public consciousness.” Eligible artists must have
released at least five singles or one album, though there is no
maximum.
The best new artist category is constantly evolving as the
Grammys try to keep up with ever-complicated measures of fame. A
screening committee determines whether artists have attained the
necessary “breakthrough or prominence” required for nomination.
But there’s a new exception this year: acts featured on previous
album of the year nominees are now considered new enough for
eligibility. Their contributions just have to fall below 20% of
the album’s playing time.
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