The Recording Academy losing touch with reality is nothing new, but Chappell Roan losing Best New Artist is a crime. She had the biggest cultural impact of any artist in 2025. 'Good Luck, Babe!' was the anthem of the year. Olivia Dean is talented, sure, but did she change the culture? No. The voters clearly got scared of Chappell's 'drag' aesthetic and voted for the safe, acoustic British option. It’s Macklemore vs. Kendrick all over again