Billboard’s 2026 “21 Under 21” list highlights 21 emerging music artists and groups, presenting authenticity as the shared quality behind their momentum.

– The feature includes KATSEYE, Bella Kay, Milo J, CORTIS, Violet Grohl, Sienna Spiro, Freya Skye and North West.
– KATSEYE’s year included Lollapalooza, Grammy nominations, new Hot 100 entries, touring and member Manon’s indefinite hiatus.
– North West, 13, previously became one of the youngest artists to chart on the Hot 100 through “Talking”.
– Billboard notes that earlier lists featured artists such as Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish and Tate McRae before they aged out.