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Just before Chappell Roan was crowned Best New Artist at the 2025 GRAMMYs, her fellow nominees Benson Boone, Doechii, Teddy Swims, Shaboozey, and RAYE performed a medley of their hit songs on the GRAMMY stage — proving why they all deserved the coveted recognition.
And it truly was one big medley to rule all medleys! Each artist delivered their signature songs, resulting in an epic, genre-blending performance: Boone’s catchy pop, Doechii’s astonishingly original take on rap, Swims’ alt balladry, Shaboozey’s record-breaking country stylings, and RAYE’s bewildering soul.
Boone was up first, starting from his seat on the Crypto.com Arena floor and snaking through the crowd singing the mesmeric beginning to his smash-hit “Beautiful Things.” Right at that killer pre-chorus soar, he hurriedly ripped the top of the suit open to reveal a blue sequined jumpsuit, climbing up the stage and across the grand piano for his trademark backflip. It felt as if Boone was cannonballing over an endless abyss, his powerful vocals keeping the whole room afloat.
That jolt of energy lent itself perfectly to the next act, the masterful Doechii — who is now a first-time GRAMMY winner, taking home Best Rap Album not long before hitting the stage. The Tampa native was surrounded by an immaculately choreographed group of backing dancers all clad in custom Thom Browne gray uniforms — that is, before it was ripped away, revealing a two-piece white underwear fit with classic red and blue stripes. Doechii powerfully strutted along a moving walkway, delivering a mix of “CATFISH” and “DENIAL IS A RIVER” for a performance that spoke volumes.
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Powerhouse vocalist Teddy Swims kept the awe going, as his voice danced across the mic and commanded the stage for a dynamic rendition of his chart-topping hit, “Lose Control.” “Something’s got a hold of me lately,” he cooed. “No, I don’t know myself anymore.” That admission echoed through the Crypto.com Arena, Swims looking well in control of his fate for years to come.
Celebrating both his first GRAMMY nominations as well as the decade’s longest-running No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, Shaboozey brought his chart-topping smash “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” to the GRAMMY stage next. Starting with a snippet of his recent single “Good News,” the country and hip-hop experimentalist got the crowd to swell in unison, showcasing a song that feels at once all-American and universally joyful. And with Jennifer Lopez cheering him on, the joy Shaboozey brought to the ceremony was palpable.
Then the angelic voice of RAYE sealed the medley’s finale with an impressive old-Hollywood-inspired “Oscar Winning Tears.” RAYE’s sparkling black dress, the white tux-clad backing band, and the vintage bandstands perfectly complimented her immaculate voice that kept the crowd in a trance. That mystic spell was only broken when she giddily bounced on the stage at the massive roar of approval.
While they may not have been a part of the medley proper, Khruangbin offered a majestic rendition of “May Ninth” just before their fellow Best New Artist nominees took the stage. It was a fitting transition between the medley showcase and the standout performances given by their other BNA comrades Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter.
“That’s a tough category right there,” last year’s Best New Artist recipient Victoria Monét beamed, just prior to revealing Roan winning the category. Year in and year out, Best New Artist offers some of the most thrilling music of the evening. But being able to showcase such an incredible spectrum of unique, powerful artists emphasized the bright musical future ahead.
