There were many great performances during a medley of Best New Artist nominees at the 2025 GRAMMYs. But one stunning moment stood out—Raye’s stirring rendition of her outstanding jazz ballad, “Oscar Winning Tears.” Raye has often been compared to Amy Winehouse. And like Winehouse, she possesses an easy timelessness that also brings to mind Shirley Bassey, among other jazz and R&B greats.
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