Celebrating Breakthrough Acts

Every awards season, as the nominees are announced, heads turn towards the less familiar names as much as the established acts: who are the artists being honored with nominations, and how has their music resonated? Some of these artists are fresh on the scene, making an immediate mainstream impact, while others have been grinding away at their craft for years, and are now stepping into the spotlight. Dive into this exclusive collection of tracks — featuring JID, PinkPantheress, Tate McRae, YUNGBLUD, sombr, Leon Thomas and more — and discover the artists who are primed for awards season and continued success in 2026.