KATSEYE Celebrates Their First Grammy Nominations
The global girl group KATSEYE, whose profile surged this year, received nominations in two prestigious Grammy categories: Best New Artist and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
Reflecting on the Achievement
“We grew up watching and dreaming about moments like this, and seeing it become real feels surreal.”
The group expressed immense gratitude towards the Recording Academy and fellow nominees, saying,
“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 Recognition
KATSEYE is nominated alongside Olivia Dean, The Marías, Addison Rae, Sombr, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren, and Lola Young for Best New Artist. The previous year's winner, Chappell Roan, introduced the category during the Grammy nomination announcement on Friday morning.
Journey to Stardom
The group has experienced significant growth this past year. Early attention came through the Netflix documentary Popstar Academy, which detailed their path from hopefuls to international stars.
KATSEYE was formed through the YouTube competition series Dream Academy, a project by K-pop giant Hybe and Geffen Records to create the first global girl group.
Summary
KATSEYE's breakthrough reflects their inspiring journey from aspiring artists to Grammy-nominated global stars, fueled by fan support and industry recognition.