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TheGrammy Awardsare known for recognizing some of the best artists out there (orsnubbing them),memorable performancesandinspiring speeches. The Grammys have also debuted an impressive list of young musicians, with many of the most notable singers having earned nominations (and wins) while still in their teens — or even before turning 10 years old!The prestigious music awards show continues to make historic headlines every year. The2024 GrammyssawOlivia Rodrigo’sGUTSpicking up a nod for album of the year, making the 20-year-old singer one of the youngest artists ever nominated in the category following her debut at the awards when she was 19.FromBritney SpearstoDestiny’s Childand more, here are the youngest stars nominated for Grammy Awards over the years.
TheGrammy Awardsare known for recognizing some of the best artists out there (orsnubbing them),memorable performancesandinspiring speeches. The Grammys have also debuted an impressive list of young musicians, with many of the most notable singers having earned nominations (and wins) while still in their teens — or even before turning 10 years old!
The prestigious music awards show continues to make historic headlines every year. The2024 GrammyssawOlivia Rodrigo’sGUTSpicking up a nod for album of the year, making the 20-year-old singer one of the youngest artists ever nominated in the category following her debut at the awards when she was 19.
FromBritney SpearstoDestiny’s Childand more, here are the youngest stars nominated for Grammy Awards over the years.
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DeLeon Richards
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02of 24Blue Ivy CarterBlue Ivy Carter.Allen Berezovsky/Getty ImagesJust after turning 9,JAY-ZandBeyoncé’s eldest childBlue Ivywonbest music videofor her part in Mom’s “Brown Skin Girl” at the 2021 show. She sang a few lines on the track and received a writing credit, as well.Earlier in 2020, Bluereceived her first-ever BET Award nomination— andwon, too!
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Blue Ivy Carter
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Just after turning 9,JAY-ZandBeyoncé’s eldest childBlue Ivywonbest music videofor her part in Mom’s “Brown Skin Girl” at the 2021 show. She sang a few lines on the track and received a writing credit, as well.
Earlier in 2020, Bluereceived her first-ever BET Award nomination— andwon, too!
03of 24Billy GilmanSGranitz/WireImageAt 12 years old,Billy Gilmanmade a splash in country music with his first single, “One Voice.” The song was nominated for best male country vocal performance in 2000. After his early success, he went on to compete onThe Voicein 2016.
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Billy Gilman
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At 12 years old,Billy Gilmanmade a splash in country music with his first single, “One Voice.” The song was nominated for best male country vocal performance in 2000. After his early success, he went on to compete onThe Voicein 2016.
04of 24Michael JacksonMichael Ochs Archives/Getty ImagesWhen DeLeon Richards broke the record of youngest Grammy nominee, she nabbed the title fromMichael Jackson, who got his first nomination at age 12 at the 1970 Grammy Awards for the song “ABC,” which he performed with his brothers inThe Jackson 5.
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Michael Jackson
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When DeLeon Richards broke the record of youngest Grammy nominee, she nabbed the title fromMichael Jackson, who got his first nomination at age 12 at the 1970 Grammy Awards for the song “ABC,” which he performed with his brothers inThe Jackson 5.
05of 24Zac & Taylor HansonDimitrios Kambouris/WireImageFor their earworm of a tune “MMMBop,“Hansonreceived three Grammy nominations in 1997, which made brothersZacandTaylortwo of the youngest Grammy nominees ever. At the time, Zac was 12 and Taylor was 14. Their older brotherIsaac(then 16) was also nominated as part of the band.
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Zac & Taylor Hanson
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For their earworm of a tune “MMMBop,“Hansonreceived three Grammy nominations in 1997, which made brothersZacandTaylortwo of the youngest Grammy nominees ever. At the time, Zac was 12 and Taylor was 14. Their older brotherIsaac(then 16) was also nominated as part of the band.
06of 24LeAnn RimesRon Galella, Ltd./WireImageLeAnn Rimeswas just 14 years old when she won two Grammy Awards in 1996: one for best new artist and the other for best female country vocal performance for her song “Blue.” This made her the youngest Grammy winner in history at the time.
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LeAnn Rimes
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LeAnn Rimeswas just 14 years old when she won two Grammy Awards in 1996: one for best new artist and the other for best female country vocal performance for her song “Blue.” This made her the youngest Grammy winner in history at the time.
07of 24Luis MiguelKevin Winter/Getty ImagesNow a household name, Latin artistLuis Miguelwas successful from the start, winning his first Grammy at age 14 for best Mexican-American performance for his duet “Me Gustas Tal Como Eres” withSheena Eastonin 1984.
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Luis Miguel
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Now a household name, Latin artistLuis Miguelwas successful from the start, winning his first Grammy at age 14 for best Mexican-American performance for his duet “Me Gustas Tal Como Eres” withSheena Eastonin 1984.
08of 24LordeJason LaVeris/FilmMagicHer song “Royals” hit the airwaves when she was just 16, and a few months after her 17th birthday,Lordewon the award for best pop solo performance and song of the year in 2013. She was also nominated for best pop vocal album (Pure Heroine) and record of the year.
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Lorde
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Her song “Royals” hit the airwaves when she was just 16, and a few months after her 17th birthday,Lordewon the award for best pop solo performance and song of the year in 2013. She was also nominated for best pop vocal album (Pure Heroine) and record of the year.
09of 24Justin BieberJon Kopaloff/FilmMagicJustin Bieberwas only 16 when he nabbed his first Grammy nominations for best new artist and best pop vocal album (My World 2.0).
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Justin Bieber
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Justin Bieberwas only 16 when he nabbed his first Grammy nominations for best new artist and best pop vocal album (My World 2.0).
10of 24Nick & Joe JonasDan MacMedan/WireImageThe youngestJonas Brothersbandmate (but not the youngest Jonas brother) was just 16 when the trio earned a nomination for best new artist in 2009. The next time the group was considered for the best pop group performance award thanks to their hit song “Sucker,“Nickwas 27 years old.The Jonas Brothers' middle sibling was similarly young when they received the new artist nod. Three full years older than his little brother,Joewas 19 years old when the group was first nominated. (The band’s eldest Jonas,Kevin, was already 21 at the time.)
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Nick & Joe Jonas
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The youngestJonas Brothersbandmate (but not the youngest Jonas brother) was just 16 when the trio earned a nomination for best new artist in 2009. The next time the group was considered for the best pop group performance award thanks to their hit song “Sucker,“Nickwas 27 years old.
The Jonas Brothers' middle sibling was similarly young when they received the new artist nod. Three full years older than his little brother,Joewas 19 years old when the group was first nominated. (The band’s eldest Jonas,Kevin, was already 21 at the time.)
11of 24Billie Eilish & Finneas O’ConnellLester Cohen/Getty ImagesThe brother-sister duo each broke records in 2020.Billie Eilish, who was 17 at the time she was nominated, was the youngest artist to be recognized for the award show’s top four categories: album of the year, record of the year, song of the year and best new artist — andshe won them all. Meanwhile,Finneas O’Connell, then 22, was the youngest producer ever to be nominated for producer of the year (not alongside a collaborator), according toBillboard.In 2021, theypicked up two awardstogether and were nominated for best song written for visual media in 2023 (“Nobody Like U”). They’re nominated for three awards together in 2024 — record of the year, song of the year and best song written for visual media — for “What Was I Made For?” from theBarbiesoundtrack.
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Billie Eilish & Finneas O’Connell
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The brother-sister duo each broke records in 2020.Billie Eilish, who was 17 at the time she was nominated, was the youngest artist to be recognized for the award show’s top four categories: album of the year, record of the year, song of the year and best new artist — andshe won them all. Meanwhile,Finneas O’Connell, then 22, was the youngest producer ever to be nominated for producer of the year (not alongside a collaborator), according toBillboard.
In 2021, theypicked up two awardstogether and were nominated for best song written for visual media in 2023 (“Nobody Like U”). They’re nominated for three awards together in 2024 — record of the year, song of the year and best song written for visual media — for “What Was I Made For?” from theBarbiesoundtrack.
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Britney Spears
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Chris Brown
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14of 24GAYLEAmy Sussman/Getty ImagesGAYLE, the Texas-born, Tennessee-raised singer, was only 18 years old when she was nominated for 2023’s song of the year Grammy with her angsty anthem “abcdefu.” The song, which garnered major attention after going viral on TikTok, topped charts around the globe, coming in at No. 3 in the United States and No. 1 in the United Kingdom.
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GAYLE
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GAYLE, the Texas-born, Tennessee-raised singer, was only 18 years old when she was nominated for 2023’s song of the year Grammy with her angsty anthem “abcdefu.” The song, which garnered major attention after going viral on TikTok, topped charts around the globe, coming in at No. 3 in the United States and No. 1 in the United Kingdom.
15of 24Taylor SwiftGregg DeGuire/WireImageThe megastar received a best new artist Grammy nod at just 18. Though she didn’t win in the category,Taylor Swift’s first nomination in 2008 was indicative of the many more to come. Two years later,she took home four of the eight awardsfor which she was considered.Including her recent 2024 nominations, the “All Too Well” singer now boasts52 Grammy nominations, 12 of which she’s already won in previous years.
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Taylor Swift
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The megastar received a best new artist Grammy nod at just 18. Though she didn’t win in the category,Taylor Swift’s first nomination in 2008 was indicative of the many more to come. Two years later,she took home four of the eight awardsfor which she was considered.
Including her recent 2024 nominations, the “All Too Well” singer now boasts52 Grammy nominations, 12 of which she’s already won in previous years.
16of 24The Kid LAROIThe Kid LAROI.Frazer Harrison/Getty ImagesAt just 18 years old, Australian musicianThe Kid LAROIbecame a contender in two Grammy categories in 2022: best new artist and, for his contributions to Justin Bieber’sJustice (Triple Chucks Deluxe), the coveted album of the year award.
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The Kid LAROI
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At just 18 years old, Australian musicianThe Kid LAROIbecame a contender in two Grammy categories in 2022: best new artist and, for his contributions to Justin Bieber’sJustice (Triple Chucks Deluxe), the coveted album of the year award.
17of 24Halle BaileyLester Cohen/Getty ImagesHalle Bailey, who is just 21 months younger than her sister and collaboratorChloë, was only 18 years old when the musical duo was nominated for two awards at the 2019 Grammys. (Chloë was 20 at the time.)Chloe x Halle received nods in the best new artist and best urban contemporary album categories. The sibling singers didn’t take home the gramophone trophy, but bigger things were just around the corner for Halle who starred as Princess Ariel inDisney’s 2023 live-action adaptation ofThe Little Mermaid.
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Halle Bailey
Halle Bailey, who is just 21 months younger than her sister and collaboratorChloë, was only 18 years old when the musical duo was nominated for two awards at the 2019 Grammys. (Chloë was 20 at the time.)
Chloe x Halle received nods in the best new artist and best urban contemporary album categories. The sibling singers didn’t take home the gramophone trophy, but bigger things were just around the corner for Halle who starred as Princess Ariel inDisney’s 2023 live-action adaptation ofThe Little Mermaid.
18of 24Avril LavigneEvan Agostini/Getty ImagesIn the year of “Complicated” and “Sk8er Boi,“Avril Lavignepicked up five Grammy nominations at the sweet young age of 18 (though she didn’t go on to win any of them).
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Avril Lavigne
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In the year of “Complicated” and “Sk8er Boi,“Avril Lavignepicked up five Grammy nominations at the sweet young age of 18 (though she didn’t go on to win any of them).
19of 24Olivia RodrigoOlivia Rodrigo.Getty ImagesIn 2022, 19-year-old Rodrigo took home three of the seven awards for which she was nominated. Her first nods turned first wins included best new artist, best pop vocal album forher debutSourand best pop solo performance for her viral hit “drivers license.” She’s nominated for six awards at the 2024 ceremony, including another nod for best pop solo performance (this time for “Vampire”).
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Olivia Rodrigo
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In 2022, 19-year-old Rodrigo took home three of the seven awards for which she was nominated. Her first nods turned first wins included best new artist, best pop vocal album forher debutSourand best pop solo performance for her viral hit “drivers license.” She’s nominated for six awards at the 2024 ceremony, including another nod for best pop solo performance (this time for “Vampire”).
20of 24Justin TimberlakeRon Galella Collection via Getty ImagesAlongside his fellow*NSYNCbandmates,Justin Timberlakebecame a two-time Grammy nominee in the year 2000 when he was 19. The boy band’s songs “Music of My Heart” and “God Must Have Spent a Little More Time on You” were up for consideration in the best pop collaboration and best country collaboration categories, respectively.Timberlake has received a total of 39 nominations — only eight of which he shares with the other members of *NSYNC — and he’s won 10 awards, all as a solo artist.
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Justin Timberlake
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Alongside his fellow*NSYNCbandmates,Justin Timberlakebecame a two-time Grammy nominee in the year 2000 when he was 19. The boy band’s songs “Music of My Heart” and “God Must Have Spent a Little More Time on You” were up for consideration in the best pop collaboration and best country collaboration categories, respectively.
Timberlake has received a total of 39 nominations — only eight of which he shares with the other members of *NSYNC — and he’s won 10 awards, all as a solo artist.
21of 24Jordin SparksJeff Vespa/WireImageTheAmerican Idolchampion scored her first Grammy nod in 2009 for her song “No Air,” a duet with Chris Brown. At the time of the ceremony,Jordin Sparkswas just 19 years old.
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Jordin Sparks
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TheAmerican Idolchampion scored her first Grammy nod in 2009 for her song “No Air,” a duet with Chris Brown. At the time of the ceremony,Jordin Sparkswas just 19 years old.
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Destiny’s Child
23of 24Christina AguileraScott Gries/ImageDirectThe “Genie in a Bottle” singer took home the Grammy for best new artist in 2000, when she was only 19. The song, which was nominated for best female pop vocal performance, also becameChristina Aguilera’s first No. 1 hit.
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Christina Aguilera
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The “Genie in a Bottle” singer took home the Grammy for best new artist in 2000, when she was only 19. The song, which was nominated for best female pop vocal performance, also becameChristina Aguilera’s first No. 1 hit.
24of 24RihannaJesse Grant/WireImageAnother 19-year-old first-time Grammy nominee wasRihanna, who went on to win the award for best rap/sung collaboration for “Umbrella” with JAY-Z.
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Rihanna
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Another 19-year-old first-time Grammy nominee wasRihanna, who went on to win the award for best rap/sung collaboration for “Umbrella” with JAY-Z.
source: people.com
