Highlighting the UK’s rising influence, both Olivia Dean and Lola Young earned nods for the prestigious Best New Artist award. Their success is mirrored across the genre categories, which feature a ‘who’s who’ of contemporary British music.
The nominations list includes breakthrough acts like PinkPantheress, FLO, Sleep Token, and Yungblud, earning recognition across rock, pop, dance, and progressive R&B categories. These stars join critically acclaimed artists such as Wet Leg and FKA Twigs, as well as electronic music heavyweight Fred Again.. The UK’s consistent excellence is further cemented by veteran icons like Elton John and The Cure receiving nominations, with Jacob Collier securing his remarkable 16th career nod.
The news comes as Olivia Dean enjoys strong commercial success in the US, with her single ‘Man I Need’ and album The Art Of Loving charting highly. This critical acclaim follows multiple international chart breakthroughs for British acts throughout 2025.
Commenting on the Grammy showing, Sophie Jones, Chief Strategy Officer at the BPI, stated, “The brilliant showing of British artists… is a potent reminder of the immense cultural reach and economic power of British music – one of the crown jewels of our £125 billion-per-year creative industries.”
She emphasized that this success is a crucial signal in a year dominated by debates around copyright and AI. Jones concluded that ensuring the “continued growth and stability” of the music sector should be “high on the Government’s agenda next year, and a priority for us all,” stressing the vital need to support and protect human artistry.
