Leading up to the Grammy nominations on Nov. 8, Rolling Stone is breaking down 13 different categories.
While theyre all massive achievements, Best New Artist is the ultimate award, signaling a stars arrival.
And our predictions this year suggest its going to be one close race.
Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter are likely contenders for Best New Artist at the 2025 Grammy Awards.Gilbert Flores/Variety; Arturo Holmes/Getty Images/Coachella
It was a really good breakthrough year, says Alex Tear, SiriusXMs Vice President of Music Programming.
Theres a really good level of competitive drive, but also, everybodys treating each other with respect.
Many of these artists know each other.
Theres conversations, they keep connected, and theyre fans of each other.
So its going to be an exciting awards show to see what goes down.
Chappell RoanRoans explosive success this year means shes likely to sweep the major categories.
I remember [thinking], Oh my god, shes going to kill this.
Who Should Win?
In fact, choosing between Roan and Carpenter was nearly impossible for Tear.
This was tough for me, he says.
Im like, Man, wheres this going to go?
Its refreshing to watch.
Teddy Swims is my personal favorite, Tear says.
Hes got an amazing, memorable voice, and hes got the swag.
The Door is a song that just wont stop.
