By Jude Cramer
The Recording Academy just handed out a whopping 95 Grammy Awards to artists across every genre imaginable. Want to see the winners in action? Here are Grammy-winning acts you can see live later this year. Save us a seat.
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The Best New Artist winners of the 2020s— including Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, and Megan Thee Stallion—have all been icons in the making. This year’s breakout star, Olivia Dean, is no exception. This summer, the British artist is bringing her album The Art of Loving to the United States and Canada, where hits like “Man I Need,” “So Easy (To Fall In Love),” and “Nice to Each Other” will no doubt be on the setlist.
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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande ride the ‘Wicked’ momentum to London
Though Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande were snubbed at this year’s Oscars, they had a surprise win at the Grammys when “Defying Gravity” won for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. Next, each is taking their talents from the big screen to West End stages: Erivo is currently playing all 23 characters in a one-woman adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula through May 30, while Grande will star opposite fellow Wicked actor Jonathan Bailey in a new revival of Sunday in the Park with George. Though the show won’t open until summer 2027, tickets go on sale this May—and anyone hoping to snag a seat will have to act fast.
FKA twigs branches out
FKA twigs coined a new term with her album title Eusexua (a cross between “euphoria” and “sexuality”). With her upcoming Body High tour, she’s giving fans a chance to experience it firsthand. Twigs won this year’s award for Best Dance/Electronic album. Are we in for an Eusexua summer?
‘Buena Vista Social Club’ hits the road
This year’s Best Musical Theater Album category was stacked, but Buena Vista Social Club walked away victorious. The musical, inspired by the real Cuban music ensemble of the same name, is currently playing on Broadway and will set off on a North American tour this fall.
Catch Turnstile at Coachella and beyond
Any festival fans can look forward to catching Turnstile on the road at events like Coachella, Bonnaroo, and Lollapalooza in South America. The American band won Best Rock Album for Never Enough and Best Metal Performance for the song “Birds,” so come prepared to headbang.
