Here are five rising stars to watch this year, according to BI's senior music reporter. The list includes Addison Rae, Doechii, Jade, Ravyn Lenae, and Shygirl. Rae is set to release her debut album, while Doechii already earned No.
3 on our 2024 song ranking. Advertisement Breakout stars like Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter dominated the pop music landscape in 2024 with fresh hits like "Good Luck Babe!" and "Espresso." Each year brings a new slate of upstarts who, while familiar to certain niche audiences — Roan was beloved among queer-pop devotees , while Carpenter built her core fan base for years on Disney Channel — manage to harness momentum, skill, and business acumen to arrive on mainstream radars.
Advertisement Keep reading to see my top picks for musicians to watch in 2025, listed below in alphabetical order..