Dua Lipa(new) rules the Grammys! The singer just took home the trophy for best new artist.
Lipa was nominated among a slew ofother female singersincluding Chloe x Halle, H.E.R., Margo Price, Bebe Rexha and Jorja Smith.
Lipa also thanked her fans and her team, and then used her speech to attempt to inspire others.
Dua Lipa.Rob Latour/REX/Shutterstock
“For anyone that hasn’t realized how special they are to have a different story, a different background, a name that honors their roots because they just want to be normal whatever the hell that means, just know that no matter where you’re from or your background or what you believe in, never let that get in the way of you and your dreams because you deserve it,” she said.
“And I’m proof that you can do whatever you put your mind to. However hard you work, I really believe in it and I believe in you and thank you so much,” she concluded.
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“It’s a big difference from the previous years and I feel so grateful to be a part of the nominations when they came out on December 7, I believe, and to see so many women on it – I was like this is amazing,” she continued. “They’re artists that I love and admire, and I’m so glad to be able to share that with them.”
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Her hit “Electricity” was also up for best dance recording and Dua Lipa is gearing up to release new music, as she told reporters.
“I’m working on trying to finish my album, which is almost done. You’ll be hearing from me soon,” she said.
“TWO NOMINATIONS TWO GRAMMY NOMINATIONS IM SO HAPPY BUT I CANT STOP CRYING I CANT BELIEVE IT!!!!” the British-born singertweetedin December upon learning of her nominations.
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Aside from “New Rules,”Lipaalso found charts success in the U.S. with “One Kiss” and “IDAGF.”
The 61st AnnualGrammy Awardsare broadcasting live from Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 10 at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT on CBS.
source: people.com
