Fresh off her big win for best new artist at the Grammys, Alessia Cara used her platform to sing the praises of musicians who don't get the same level of recognition. "I've been pretend-winning Grammys since I was a kid in my shower," Cara told the audience at Madison Square Garden in New York, thanking her fans. In addition to his best new artist nod, hip-hop newcomer Lil Uzi Vert (born Symere Woods, 23) was nominated for best rap performance with Migos for the trio’s smash “Bad and Boujee.” Songwriter-turned-pop star Julia Michaels, 24, has written 16 Hot 100 hits for other artists, from Britney Spears to Justin Bieber; she also scored two nominations, including a song of the year nod for her debut single “Issues.”

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And soulful chanteuse SZA, 27, garnered five nominations, making her the most-recognized female artist at the 2018 Grammys.
Alessia Cara wins Best New Artist.