{"id":63571,"date":"2026-02-04T10:21:56","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T16:21:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spinstrackingsystem.com\/stssite\/?p=63571"},"modified":"2026-02-01T00:55:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T06:55:35","slug":"2026-new-music-awards-meet-the-nominees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spinstrackingsystem.com\/stssite\/2026-new-music-awards-meet-the-nominees\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 New Music Awards: Meet the Nominees"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/newmusicweekly.com\/\"><strong>New Music Weekly<\/strong><\/a> has officially revealed the nominations for the <a href=\"https:\/\/newmusicawards.com\/\"><strong>2026 New Music Awards<\/strong><\/a>, kicking off another year of celebrating the artists, radio programmers, and industry professionals who help shape today\u2019s music landscape. This year\u2019s ballot reflects the continued rise of both chart\u2011topping stars and fast\u2011growing independent voices.<\/p>\n<p>Among the major\u2011label standouts earning top recognition are <strong>Chappell Roan<\/strong>, <strong>Sabrina Carpenter<\/strong>, <strong>Benson Boone<\/strong>, and <strong>Teddy Swims<\/strong>\u2014all of whom have dominated playlists, airwaves, and fan conversations throughout the past year. On the independent side, <strong>Michele Bettencourt<\/strong>, <strong>John Jurney<\/strong>, and <strong>Eileen Carey<\/strong> lead a diverse group of emerging and established indie artists whose momentum has been impossible to ignore.<\/p>\n<p>The New Music Awards also extend beyond artists, honoring the essential contributors behind the scenes. This year\u2019s nominations include a wide range of <strong>radio stations, program directors, music directors, and industry executives<\/strong>, acknowledging their ongoing commitment to breaking new music and supporting rising talent.<\/p>\n<p>For the first time this cycle, <strong>fans and subscribers<\/strong> will play an even more active role in determining the winners. Voting is now open on the New Music Weekly website, giving music lovers the chance to directly influence the outcome of one of the industry\u2019s most inclusive award platforms.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the magazine is already in <strong>pre\u2011production<\/strong> for a special <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newmusicawards.com\/\">NMA<\/a> Nominees Edition<\/strong>, which will spotlight this year\u2019s contenders with expanded features, artist reflections, and behind\u2011the\u2011scenes insights. Nominees are encouraged to participate, and many are expected to share their excitement and achievements within this commemorative issue. Special advertising opportunities tied to the NMA nominations are now available through New Music Weekly.<\/p>\n<p>Fans, artists, and industry members can explore the full list of nominees and cast their votes by visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/newmusicawards.com\/nma-ballot\/\">NMA Ballot<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Below is the complete roster of nominees for the <a href=\"https:\/\/newmusicawards.com\/\"><strong>2026 New Music Awards<\/strong><\/a>:<label class=\"ff-el-form-check-label\" for=\"input_radio_35_cfebf2149bc39d63e5935721d1ec4006\"><\/label><\/p>\n<p><strong>Top40\/CHR Song of the Year:<\/strong><br \/>\n\u201cAbracadabra\u201d Lady Gaga<br \/>\n\u201cAnxiety\u201d Doechii<br \/>\n\u201cApt.\u201d Ros\u00e9 and Bruno Mars<br \/>\n\u201cDtMF\u201d Bad Bunny<br \/>\n\u201cManchild\u201d Sabrina Carpenter<br \/>\n\u201cTestimony\u201d Cabela &amp; Schmitt<br \/>\n\u201cWildflower\u201d Billie Eilish<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top40\/CHR Male Artist of the Year:<\/strong><br \/>\nAlex Warren<br \/>\nBad Bunny<br \/>\nBenson Boone<br \/>\nMyles Smith<br \/>\nJelly Roll<br \/>\nJustin Bieber<br \/>\nWeeknd<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top40\/CHR Female Artist of the Year:<\/strong><br \/>\nAriana Grande<br \/>\nBillie Eilish<br \/>\nChappell Roan<br \/>\nDoechii<br \/>\nLady Gaga<br \/>\nRaye<br \/>\nSabrina Carpenter<br \/>\nTaylor Swift<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top40\/CHR Group of the Year:<\/strong><br \/>\nClipse, Pusha T, and Malice<br \/>\nHuntr\/X, Ejae, Audrey, Nuna, Rei Ami<br \/>\nKendrick Lamar with SZA<br \/>\nRos\u00e9 and Bruno Mars<\/p>\n<p><strong>New Top40\/CHR Artist\/Group of the Year:<\/strong><br \/>\nAddison Rae<br \/>\nKatseye<br \/>\nLeon Thomas<br \/>\nLola Young<br \/>\nMGK<br \/>\nOlivia Dean<br \/>\nSombr<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top40\/CHR Breakthrough Artist of the Year:<\/strong><br \/>\nCabela &amp; 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