Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, and 17 other famous musicians who were nominated for best new artist at the Grammys — but lost

Taylor Swift, Drake, and Britney Spears all lost the award for best new artist when they were nominated.

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• The Grammy Award for best new artist is considered a high honor in the music industry.
• Marquee names like The Beatles, Adele, and John Legend have all taken home the award.
• Stars like Taylor Swift, Drake, and Britney Spears were nominated for the award but didn't win.

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