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Olivia Dean says immigrants ‘deserve to be celebrated’ in moving Grammys speech

Olivia Dean wins Grammy award for best new artist
  • British singer Olivia Dean has won the Best New Artist award at the 2026 Grammys, beating fellow British star Lola Young.
  • During her acceptance speech, Dean called for immigrants to be celebrated.
  • Becoming emotional, the 26-year-old said: “I’m up here as a granddaughter of an immigrant, I wouldn’t be here (if it were not for immigration).
  • She added: Yeah, I’m a product of bravery, and I think those people deserve to be celebrated, so yeah, we’re nothing without each other. Thank you so much, I love you, thank you so much.”
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