Music

Question 1

Jason Bradley DeFord) is on a roll this year. The country music artist, who originally began his career as a rapper, broke out in January 2023 with the song “Son of a Sinner.” His stage name comes from a childhood nickname his mom gave him because he was a chubby little kid.

“Save Me”, “Heart Like a Truck,” and “Wait in the Truck,” have earned him critical acclaim, including Male Vocalist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year from the Country Music Awards. Now, he’s been noticed by the Grammy’s for his “Save Me” performance with Lainey Wilson.

Answer 1

Jelly Roll

Question 2

What Best New Artist nominee has had a breakthrough year with the hit single “On My Mama”?

Answer 2

I first heard of VICTORIA MONET as a songwriter. She’s been a long-time collaborator of Ariana Grande’s, having co-written songs on Yours Truly and positions. She co-wrote Ariana’s “7 Rings”, and received 2 Grammy nominations for her work on Thank U, Next. Monét has also written songs for Blackpink, Fifth Harmony, Travis Scott, and others.

Question 3

What new Beatles song, which took more than 40 years to complete, has been billed as the Beatles’s “last” song?

Answer 3

Now and Then

Question 4

What Mexican artist, dubbed the reigning king of corridos tumbados, has had a breakout year with songs such as “Ella Baila Sola” and “Lady Gaga”?

Answer 4

Peso Pluma (featherweight)