Well, if you take a look at the predictions for the “Best New Artist” category from trusted LA Times Grammy insiders David “Guru” Schnelwar and Darrin “DoubleD” Dortch. If you’ve never heard of them, they are notorious for their “picks” prior to the Grammy Awards and are correct more times than not.
DoubleD thinks that Jessie may get a nomination, and that makes me happy. Here’s what he wrote on the matter:
There’s going to be a big Grammy campaign surrounding Jessie James — some are comparing her to Christina Aguilera — so she’ll get nominated if she has some commercial success. Cobra Starship will represent the “old nominee.” They’ve been around for a few years, but are just now finding commercial success. I don’t think lightweight artists like Demi Lovato, Asher Roth, 3OH! 3, etc. will go over well with the blue-ribbon panel, but you never know in a weak year.
He notes that the overall field for the Best New Artist category this year is weaker than usual, so more under-the-radar artists have a shot than in most other years. Good luck to Jessie! I hope she does get a nomination!