# Sienna Spiro Wins 2026 VMA Best New Artist

> Sienna Spiro claims 2026 MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist.
- Title: Sienna Spiro Wins 2026 VMA Best New Artist · Rolling Stone
- Summary: Sienna Spiro claims 2026 MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist. Sienna Spiro won the 2026 MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist after a viral TikTok…
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- Source: Rolling Stone — https://rollingstone.com/music/music-news/sienna-spiro-best-new-artist-2026-vmas-1235631056
- Author: Maya Georgi,Larisha Paul
- Published: 2026-09-28T02:18:27+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sienna spiro, mtv video music awards, best new artist, capitol records, tiktok, visitor album
## Sienna Spiro Wins VMA
Sienna Spiro won the 2026 MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist.

> I didn’t think this would happen, so I just have to say thank you so much
## First VMA Performance
Spiro made her first VMA appearance performing 'Great Expectation' earlier that night.
## VMA Speech
Spiro thanked fans, voters, Capitol Records, her crew, mother, and sister before saying, 'I don’t even know.'

> I don’t even know
## TikTok Breakthrough
Spiro gained popularity through TikTok before her 2026 breakthrough with 'Die on the Hill'.
## Jazz-Inspired Sound
Spiro’s jazzy style draws from Frank Sinatra, Nina Simone, and Etta James.
## Debut Album Release
Spiro released her debut album 'Visitor' in 2026 after her TikTok rise.
## Key takeaway

Sienna Spiro won the 2026 MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist after a viral TikTok rise.