Good Songs on Instagram: "The Best New Artist category has always been a snapshot of where music is headed — a moment where future superstars officially step into the spotlight. Looking at this list, you can almost trace how pop, R&B, hip-hop, and alternative sounds have evolved year by year. From Alessia Cara and her emotionally honest pop beginnings to Dua Lipa breaking through with sleek, global pop, each win marked a shift in the mainstream. The rise of Billie Eilish and Megan Thee Stallion