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Best New Artist

Photo: WENN

Nominees: Iggy Azalea, Bastille, Brandy Clark, HAIM, Sam Smith

The highlight matchup is obvious, but in breaking down the tale of the tape, Bastille just doesn’t make the cut. Budding country music star, Brandy Clark, might have capped off her breakout year with a Grammy nod, but she won’t win Best New Artist. The Sisters Three, better known as the Los Angele pop rock band HAIM, earned a number one in the UK from their Days Are Gone album, and still won’t win out between our heavyweight picks. Iggy versus Sam in a battle for Best New Artist might not tip the scales on who you listen to, but it will reflect the music industry’s next cash pony. Our pick will go to the Englishman over the Aussie because Sam Smith’s album really is the new classic.

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