Adele Isn’t the Only Grammy Winner to Beat the Best New Artist Curse

For many, Grammys are a sign of success in the music industry, but for some who believe in the Grammys Best New Artist winners curse, the awards are a reason to worry. The Best New Artist category has been at the Grammys since its first ceremony in 1959. Many of its winners have gone on to incredible success, but some have faded into the background—hence the curse. According to believers, the Grammys Best New Artist curse is an act’s inability to recreate their success from their debut year. Essentially, beginner’s luck but the stakes are times a 1,000.

One such believer is Taffy Danoff of Starland Vocal Band, who took home the Grammy for Best...

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