Spotify Unveils Heartwarming Short Film Featuring 2026 Grammys Best New Artist Nominees, Narrated by Elton John
As the 68th Annual Grammy Awards approach, Spotify has released an exclusive short film titled "Trust in Your Sound," which chronicles the journey of this year's Best New Artist nominees from childhood to their present day. The film, premiering exclusively on Rolling Stone, offers a unique glimpse into the lives of Olivia Dean, Sombr, Addison Rae, Katseye, the Marías, Lola Young, Leon Thomas, and Alex Warren as they grew up with music.
The 10-minute short film showcases pivotal moments in each nominee's life, from Thomas recording in the studio to Young running through her vocals. Elton John narrates the film, offering words of wisdom to aspiring artists: "When you start to make music, you just have to follow what’s inside of you. Take a chance. Always be brave. Don’t be cautious. Just go for what you believe in."
The short film will air as a commercial during the Grammy Awards ceremony, which is set to feature performances by all the Best New Artist nominees. The event will also include appearances by Lady Gaga, Rosé, Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Clipse, and Pharrell Williams, among others.
"We've watched the Best New Artist nominees grow on Spotify, from those first moments of discovery to the massive breakthrough years they each had," Marc Hazan, Spotify's SVP of Marketing and Partnerships, comments. "Trust in Your Sound tells that story. It reminds us all that every artist starts the same way: by trusting their sound and taking a chance."
For Elton John, seeing these young artists flourish is a source of joy and inspiration. "I'm still making records, still involved in music, but it's the new artists and how far they've come that continue to make me so happy," he says. "You don't give up on a young artist. Their first or second album might not do well, but if you believe in them, watching them flourish is like watering a plant and seeing it become the most beautiful flower. It's the greatest reward in music, seeing a young artist persevere and blossom. It keeps me alive and inspired."
As the 68th Annual Grammy Awards approach, Spotify has released an exclusive short film titled "Trust in Your Sound," which chronicles the journey of this year's Best New Artist nominees from childhood to their present day. The film, premiering exclusively on Rolling Stone, offers a unique glimpse into the lives of Olivia Dean, Sombr, Addison Rae, Katseye, the Marías, Lola Young, Leon Thomas, and Alex Warren as they grew up with music.
The 10-minute short film showcases pivotal moments in each nominee's life, from Thomas recording in the studio to Young running through her vocals. Elton John narrates the film, offering words of wisdom to aspiring artists: "When you start to make music, you just have to follow what’s inside of you. Take a chance. Always be brave. Don’t be cautious. Just go for what you believe in."
The short film will air as a commercial during the Grammy Awards ceremony, which is set to feature performances by all the Best New Artist nominees. The event will also include appearances by Lady Gaga, Rosé, Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Clipse, and Pharrell Williams, among others.
"We've watched the Best New Artist nominees grow on Spotify, from those first moments of discovery to the massive breakthrough years they each had," Marc Hazan, Spotify's SVP of Marketing and Partnerships, comments. "Trust in Your Sound tells that story. It reminds us all that every artist starts the same way: by trusting their sound and taking a chance."
For Elton John, seeing these young artists flourish is a source of joy and inspiration. "I'm still making records, still involved in music, but it's the new artists and how far they've come that continue to make me so happy," he says. "You don't give up on a young artist. Their first or second album might not do well, but if you believe in them, watching them flourish is like watering a plant and seeing it become the most beautiful flower. It's the greatest reward in music, seeing a young artist persevere and blossom. It keeps me alive and inspired."
, but can't we just have like a few decent playlists instead? This is what they're releasing on Rolling Stone too? It's not even a full article... it's just some short film thingy 
. And Elton John narrating it? I mean, I guess he's got connections or something 
. But seriously, can't we get some real news around here? Not just fluff pieces about Grammy nominees 
spotify did an amazing job with this short film it's so heartwarming to see these young artists grow up with music i love how elton john narrates the whole thing he's so inspiring his words of wisdom are really relatable i'm sure a lot of aspiring musicians will get motivation from that 10 minute clip can't wait for the grammy awards to watch all the nominees perform live 
So I think this short film by Spotify is really sweet 
. What I love about this film is that it reminds us that music has the power to take you on a journey, not just as an artist but also in life 
. The fact that Spotify shared these stories, showcasing how each nominee's music helped them grow and find their identity, is truly inspiring 
. It makes me think of my own musical journey and how it's influenced who I am today 
. Can't wait to watch the Grammy Awards and see these talented artists shine on stage! 
spotify's short film "trust in your sound" is sooo heartwarming it shows how these best new artist nominees started out 
and seeing these young artists grow up with music is def inspiring they work so hard for their dreams 
those words of wisdom are super relatable!!! 
it's like they're giving them a chance to shine 
and Elton John is like, totally stoked about seeing them flourish 
I mean, how original, Spotify creates a short film to promote their Best New Artist nominees... like we haven't seen that before 
. But seriously, it's actually pretty cool that they're sharing their stories in one place. Elton John narrating is the cherry on top - who wouldn't want to hear Sir Elton tell young artists to "just go for what you believe in"? 
It's like he's passing on his wisdom from across generations... and we can all learn from that 
. But, let's be real, the main reason I'm excited about this is because it means I get to watch all these talented artists perform live at the Grammys... and maybe even discover some new faves 
. Like, don't get me wrong, Elton John is a legend and all, but come on, it's just another short film about up-and-coming artists trying to make it big 
I just don't see the value in this, to be honest 
. like, spotify is giving them a platform to shine, and elton john is sharing his wisdom with them... it's not just about the artists, it's about the people behind the scenes making opportunities happen 
i'm definitely gonna be keeping an eye on these nominees, can't wait to see what they bring to the table next year 
I've been listening to her Spotify playlists nonstop. Do you think we'll see more of this type of thing from other platforms too, or is it just Spotify doing its thing? 
I mean, Elton John just narrates it like he's some kind of music mentor or something. What if this is just a PR stunt to get people hyped for the Grammys? 
Elton John narrating it? That's like the ultimate seal of approval right there!