Best new artist nominee Teddy Swims is ‘honored’ to be part of Grammys’ ‘rookie season’

Teddy Swims, whose song “Lose Control” was Billboard‘s biggest hit of 2024, is nominated for best new artist at this Sunday night’s Grammys, but he’s just one of many stars who had big breakthroughs in the past year — and Teddy says he’s proud to be one of the gang.

“I think this year is historical for new artists,” Teddy told ABC Audio in December. “You know, it’s really been a breakthrough awakening, I think, about new artists coming in that are, I think, legacy artists.”

The other nominees for best new artist include Teddy’s good friend Benson Boone, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Shaboozey, Gracie Abrams, British singer RAYE, rapper Doechii and Texas instrumental trio Khruangbin, whose name means “airplane” in Thai.

“My dawg Shaboozey, and Benson…. I mean, Chappell, Sabrina Carpenter, like I’m honored to be in this new rookie season,” Teddy told ABC Audio. “I think it’s the biggest ever year for new artists, I would say.” 

But even if Teddy loses, he’s a winner: He’s performing on the telecast, he just released his second album and he’s expecting his first child with his girlfriend.

Overall, Beyoncé is the leading Grammy nominee with 11 nods, followed by Charli XCX with eight nominations, Billie Eilish with seven and Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and Taylor Swift with six each. 

The Recording Academy has said that this year’s show will “carry a renewed sense of purpose: raising additional funds to support Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts and honoring the bravery and dedication of first responders who risk their lives to protect others.”

The 67th annual Grammy Awards, hosted by Trevor Noah, will air Sunday on CBS live from Crypto.com Arena in LA starting at 8 p.m. ET; it’ll also stream live on Paramount+.