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65th Annual Grammy Awards: Bronx Jazz Singer Samara Joy Wins ‘Best New Artist’

The 23-year-old beat out Wet Leg, Omar Apollo, Måneskin, and others to take home the award.

By BET Staff

February 6, 2023 / 12:55 PM

Samara Joy won “Best New Artist” at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.

Nominated alongside, Anitta, Domi & JD Beck, Latto, Måneskin, Molly Tuttle, Muni Long, Omar Apollo, Tobe Nwigwe, and Wet Leg, the 23-year-old jazz singer released her sophomore album Linger Awhile last year.

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The LP also earned her a nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album at this year’s Grammys, a category she won earlier in the day.

Additionally, Joy performed during the premiere ceremony at Microsoft Theater.

Watch Samara Joy’s acceptance speech for winning “Best New Artist” below.

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