Siblings Set for Grammy Showdown: A First for Best New Artist

The race for the 2027 Grammy Award for Best New Artist could see a historic first, with siblings Audrey Hobert and Malcolm Todd emerging as strong contenders. The brother and sister, both rising pop singer-songwriters, have experienced remarkably parallel career ascents over the past year.

Todd, 23, signed with Columbia Records in 2025, while his older sister, Hobert, 27, began co-writing songs for Gracie Abrams and secured a record deal with RCA in 2025. Both are part of the Sony Music family.

If both Hobert and Todd receive nominations, they would be the first siblings to compete directly against each other in the Best New Artist category. This possibility gains traction as both artists' profiles have significantly increased recently, boosted by social media.

Hobert's song 'Sue Me' gained popularity online and on the Billboard Hot 100 in August. Todd's song 'Earring,' a TikTok favorite, has also climbed the charts, reaching the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Spotify's U.S. chart.

Todd has humorously discussed the potential sibling rivalry, focusing on practicalities like seating arrangements for their parents at the awards ceremony. He expressed excitement about the possibility of his father, TV writer-producer Tim Hobert, attending.