She released her 1st album in March And she has never won a Grammy so she can be considered. Similarly to Bon Iver, he is not new, but he has never won. Bruno Mars is a new artist, but since he won a Grammy for 'Just the Way You Are,' he is not eligible for Best New Artist.
She was in a group But she didn't win, so she can still be nominated. Right?
Yes, she was in Floetry. But I think she has received multiple nominations. Remember when Justin Timberlake was deemed ineligible. I think we'll see if she's eligible when the entry lists pops up in October. The new rules are tricky. I hope she is.
If Marsha is eligible, she will be so getting in. Ledisi, India.Arie, Jill Scott and Jazmine Sullivan all got in so easily.
If not, I expect Miguel to contend. This has been a weak year for R&B, but I don't see it going under the radar completely. They'd just throw him in because he had urban success, wrote for other people, etc. like Jazmine Sullivan.