Alex Warren, the viral creator turned emotional pop storyteller, has officially earned a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist at the upcoming 68th Annual Grammy Awards, airing February 1, 2026. It's a full-circle moment for the 25-year-old artist, whose path from TikTok fame to Billboard success is rooted in raw emotion - and, quietly, in faith.
Best known for his deeply personal lyrics and cinematic songwriting style, Warren's 2025 debut album You'll Be Alright, Kid cemented his transition into the mainstream. His breakout single "Ordinary" captured millions with its aching honesty, exploring themes of abandonment, grief, and identity - drawing on the loss of both his parents at a young age.
Though Warren doesn't market himself as a Christian artist, he's spoken openly about his Catholic upbringing and the spiritual lens that shapes his music. "I don't make worship music," he once said in an interview, "but I write from a place of searching - I think God shows up in that." His emotional honesty has struck a chord with Gen Z fans facing similar struggles.
Raised in Carlsbad, California, Warren first rose to fame in the early TikTok era as a founding member of the Hype House collective. But unlike many viral stars, he pivoted to music with surprising depth, earning comparisons to artists like Lewis Capaldi and Ed Sheeran. Now, his Grammy nomination places him alongside artists like Olivia Dean, The Marías, and KATSEYE - part of a new generation shaping pop music with vulnerability and heart.
The 2026 Grammy Awards will be broadcast live from Crypto.com Arena on CBS and Paramount+, hosted by Trevor Noah.
