LOS ANGELES (AP) — Leon Thomas and Olivia Dean brought soul, global girl group Katseye and Addison Rae performed electric pop and Lola Young made a triumphant return to the stage. This combination of photos show Grammy nominees for best new artist, top row from left, Olivia Dean; Addison Rae; sombr, ottom row from left, Leon Thomas; Alex Warren; and Lola Young. (AP Photo)To hasten the transitions, the stage rotated to reveal another backline, leaving the audience to guess who would emerge next. Spotify did not host the annual event in 2025 following the devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires that shaped a very different kind of Grammy Awards. In the end, there were two: Addison Rae and Olivia Dean.