By Emily Krauser
12:30 PM PST, February 7, 2019
You'll recognize plenty of big names who scored the Best New Artist award at the GRAMMYs, including Adele, John Legend and 2019 host Alicia Keys, but a few of the winners from the past 30 years may make you scratch your head -- especially when you remember who the other nominees were their years. Take a look back at every winner who's scored the coveted award since 1999 before the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards airs Sunday, Feb. 10, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.
2018
![Alessia Cara wins best new artist - grammys 2018](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-02/gettyimages-911528698.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Winner: Alessia Cara
Other Nominees: Khalid, Lil Uzi Vert, Julia Michaels, SZA
2017
![Chance the Rapper accepts the award for Best New Artist at 2017 grammys](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-02/gettyimages-634981480.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Winner: Chance the Rapper
Other Nominees: Kelsea Ballerini, The Chainsmokers, Maren Morris, Anderson .Paak
2016
![Meghan Trainor at 2016 grammys](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-02/gettyimages-510508318.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Winner: Meghan Trainor
Other Nominees: Courtney Barnett, James Bay, Sam Hunt, Tori Kelly
2015
![Sam Smith at 2015 grammys](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-02/gettyimages-463020816.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Winner: Sam Smith
Other Nominees: Iggy Azalea, Bastille, Brandy Clark, Haim
2014
![Macklemore & Ryan Lewis win best new artist at 2014 grammys](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-02/gettyimages-465283643.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Winner: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Other Nominees: James Blake, Kendrick Lamar, Kacey Musgraves, Ed Sheeran
2013
![fun at 2013 grammys](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-02/gettyimages-161430730.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Winner: .fun
Other Nominees: Alabama Shakes, Hunter Hayes, The Lumineers, Frank Ocean
2012
![Bon Iver at 2012 grammys](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-02/gettyimages-138864575.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Winner: Bon Iver
Other Nominees: The Band Perry, J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, Skrillex
2011
![Esperanza Spalding at 2011 grammys](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-02/gettyimages-109063333.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Winner: Esperanza Spalding
Other Nominees: Justin Bieber, Drake, Florence and the Machine, Mumford & Sons
2010
![Zac Brown Band at 2010 grammys](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-02/gettyimages-96309610.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Winner: Zac Brown Band
Other Nominees: Keri Hilson, MGMT, Silversun Pickups, The Ting Tings
2009
![Adele at 2009 grammys](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-02/gettyimages-84698874.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Winner: Adele
Other Nominees: Duffy, Jonas Brothers, Lady Antebellum, Jazmine Sullivan
2008
![Amy Winehouse at 2008 grammys](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-02/gettyimages-79697202.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Winner: Amy Winehouse
Other Nominees: Feist, Ledisi, Paramore, Taylor Swift
2007
![Carrie Underwood at 2007 grammys](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-02/gettyimages-75492865.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Winner: Carrie Underwood
Other Nominees: James Blunt, Chris Brown, Imogen Heap, Corinne Bailey Rae
2006
![John legend at 2006 grammys](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-02/gettyimages-56791762.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Winner: John Legend
Other Nominees: Ciara, Fall Out Boy, Keane, Sugarland
2005
![Maroon 5 at Grammys 2005](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-02/gettyimages-88033816.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Winner: Maroon 5
Other Nominees: Los Lonely Boys, Joss Stone, Kanye West, Gretchen Wilson
2004
![Amy Lee at 2004 grammys](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-02/gettyimages-87903917.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Winner: Evanescence
Other Nominees: 50 Cent, Fountains of Wayne, Heather Headley, Sean Paul
2003
![Norah Jones at 2003 grammys](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-02/gettyimages-97327722.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Winner: Norah Jones
Other Nominees: Ashanti, Michelle Branch, Avril Lavigne, John Mayer
2002
![Alicia Keys at 2002 grammys](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-02/gettyimages-2228674.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Winner: Alicia Keys
Other Nominees: India.Arie, Nelly Furtado, David Gray, Linkin Park
2001
![Shelby Lynne at 2001 grammys](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-02/gettyimages-114742312.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Winner: Shelby Lynne
Other Nominees: Brad Paisley, Papa Roach, Jill Scott, Sisqó
2000
![Christina Aguilera at 2000 grammys](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-02/shutterstock_4374464y.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Winner: Christina Aguilera
Other Nominees: Macy Gray, Kid Rock, Britney Spears, Susan Tedeschi
1999
![Lauryn Hill at 1999 grammys](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-02/shutterstock_4373999as.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Winner: Lauryn Hill
Other Nominees: Backstreet Boys, Andrea Bocelli, Dixie Chicks, Natalie Imbruglia
1998
![Paula Cole at 1998 grammys](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-02/gettyimages-51641074.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Winner: Paula Cole
Other Nominees: Fiona Apple, Erykah Badu, Hanson, Puff Daddy
1997
![Leann Rimes at 1997 grammys](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-02/gettyimages-1141618.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Winner: LeAnn Rimes
Other Nominees: Garbage, Jewel, No Doubt, The Tony Rich Project
1996
![Hootie and the blowfish at 1996 grammys](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-02/gettyimages-105139079.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Winner: Hootie and the Blowfish
Other Nominees: Brandy, Alanis Morissette, Joan Osbourne, Shania Twain
1995
![Sheryl Crow at 1995 grammys](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-02/gettyimages-78220382.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Winner: Sheryl Crow
Other Nominees: Ace of Base, Counting Crows, Crash Test Dummies, Green Day
1994
![Toni Braxton at 1994 grammys](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-02/gettyimages-51607887.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Winner: Toni Braxton
Other Nominees: Belly, Blind Melon, Digable Planets, SWV
1993
![Arrested Development at 1993 grammys](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-02/gettyimages-78069235.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Winner: Arrested Development
Other Nominees: Billy Ray Cyrus, Sophie B. Hawkins, Kris Kross, Jon Secada
1992
![Marc Cohn at 1992 grammys](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-02/gettyimages-1039910596.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Winner: Marc Cohn
Other Nominees: Boyz II Men, C + C Music Factory, Color Me Badd, Seal
1991
![Mariah Carey at 1991 grammys](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-02/gettyimages-79294050.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Winner: Mariah Carey
Other Nominees: The Black Crowes, The Kennedy Headhunters, Lisa Stansfield, Wilson Phillips
1990
![Milli Vanilli at 1990 grammys](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-02/gettyimages-1072880410.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Winner: Milli Vanilli (since rescinded)
Other Nominees: The Black Crowes, The Kennedy Headhunters, Lisa Stansfield, Wilson Phillips
1989
![Tracy Chapman in 1989](https://www.etonline.com/sites/default/files/styles/640xh/public/images/2019-02/gettyimages-477374689.jpg?width=1024&quality=80)
Winner: Tracy Chapman
Other Nominees: Rick Astley, Toni Childs, Take 6, Vanessa L. Williams