KATSEYE on Their Grammy Nominations
The global girl group KATSEYE, whose fame skyrocketed this year, earned Grammy nominations in two prestigious categories: Best New Artist and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
Reflections on the Nominations
“We grew up watching and dreaming about moments like this, and seeing it become real feels surreal.”
“We’re so thankful to the Recording Academy for this recognition and to all the incredible artists nominated alongside us. We can’t believe this; it’s so inspiring to be in such amazing company. Most of all, thank you to our fans, our Eyekons, for supporting us every step of the way.”
Competition and Industry Context
KATSEYE competes for Best New Artist with Olivia Dean, The Marías, Addison Rae, Sombr, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren, and Lola Young. Last year’s winner, Chappell Roan, introduced this category during the Grammy nominations announcement.
Group’s Rise to Fame
The group experienced significant growth this year, initially gaining visibility through the Netflix documentary Popstar Academy, which documented their evolution from hopeful performers to international stars. KATSEYE was formed on the YouTube competition series Dream Academy, a project was created through a collaboration between K-pop powerhouse Hybe and Geffen Records aiming to build the first global girl group.
Author's summary: KATSEYE expresses gratitude and excitement over their Grammy nominations, highlighting their rise from a YouTube competition to global recognition alongside other top emerging artists.