Olivia Dean clinched the Grammy for best new artist Sunday in a milestone moment for the British pop singer-songwriter known for her soulful voice and timeless sound.<\/p>\n
Dean, who is part of a growing class of young U.K.-born vocalists, made waves last year with her romantic sophomore album \u201cThe Art of Loving,\u201d with tracks including \u201cMan I Need,\u201d \u201cA Couple Minutes\u201d and \u201cSo Easy (To Fall In Love).\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to say I\u2019m up here as a granddaughter of an immigrant,” Dean said in her acceptance speech. “I\u2019m a product of bravery, and I think those people deserve to be celebrated.\u201d<\/p>\n
Celebrities in the audience were wearing pins protesting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement<\/a> at the celebration.<\/p>\n In being crowned best new artist, Dean bested KATSEYE, The Mar\u00edas, Addison Rae, sombr, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren and Lola Young for the award.<\/p>\n She joins past best new artist winners such as The Beatles, Carly Simon, Bette Midler, Culture Club, Mariah Carey, Toni Braxton, Christina Aguilera, John Legend, Adele, Dua Lipa and Chance the Rapper.<\/p>\n Lauryn Hill,<\/a> a favorite of her parents to whom Dean’s middle name pays homage, also won the award in 1999.<\/p>\n The Grammy is designed for artists who achieve \u201ca breakthrough into the public consciousness.\u201d Eligible artists must have released at least five singles or one album, though there is no maximum.<\/p>\n