British singer Olivia Dean confirmed her status as one of pop’s biggest breakout stars Sunday, winning the Grammy Award for best new artist in Los Angeles.

Dean entered the ceremony as the frontrunner, buoyed by joyful, soulful romantic pop songs such as “Man I Need” and “So Easy (To Fall In Love),” which became trans-Atlantic hits last year. Despite competition from fellow Brit Lola Young and R&B artist Leon Thomas, she prevailed, becoming the first Brit to win best new artist since Dua Lipa in 2019.

“I’m up here as a granddaughter of an immigrant,” the 26-year-old said while accepting her award. “I’m a product of bravery, and I think those people ought to be celebrated.”

Lara Elsayed, a tenth grader, said she was proud to see Dean win.

“I love Olivia Dean and she deserves to win because as a child of immigrants she makes me proud,” Lara said.

Dean also performed a buoyant version of her U.K. chart-topper “Man I Need” during the telecast, the same week it reached No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

Her golden gramophone trophy places her among past best new artist winners including Amy Winehouse, Billie Eilish, Adele and Olivia Rodrigo. She was presented the award by last year’s recipient, Chappell Roan.

Reese, also a ninth grader, praised Dean’s performance and music.

“Her music was definitely one of the best I heard at the Grammys, I love her,” Reese Pinson (9) said.

The win marks the culmination of a slow-burn rise that began with Dean’s first EP, “OK Love You Bye,” in 2019. Since then, she has experimented with multiple genres before settling into the pillowy, jazz-tinged sound of her second album, “The Art of Loving.”