Alex Warren speaks onstage during Best New Artist Spotlight at GRAMMY House during the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Rolling Greens on January 28, 2026 in Los Angeles. Alex is up for best new artist at the ceremony on Sunday night. On his Instagram Story, he posted a photo of the grave markers of his parents, James Hughes and Lisa Hughes. “going into this week is so emotional and I know they’re watching down happy :)),” he captioned the photo. “can’t wait for yall to see this performance.”Alex and the other best new artist nominees, including Olivia Dean and sombr, all spoke at a special Best New Artist Spotlight Grammy event in LA Wednesday.