Watch opera singer Janai Brugger trace her career from aspiring performer to first-time Grammy nominee. Brugger, who grew up near Chicago listening to Motown and classical music, is currently nominated for two Grammys in the Classical Field at the 2026 Grammys: Best Classical Compendium ('Seven Seasons') and Best Opera Recording ('Heggie: Intelligence'). These nominations mark a full circle for Brugger, who fantasized about walking the red carpet and winning awards for her art as a young kid: "To get here [to the Grammys] is such a dream come true."
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