Lorde (New Zealand)
Pop music is rapidly growing internationally, and New Zealand's Lorde is a prime example of a perfectly executed import. Her song "Royals" cut through the EDM clutter, topping the charts and racking up four Grammy noms. "When Cher tweeted me, I was like, this is mental," says Lorde, first up in THR's third annual music portfolio.
Q&A: Lorde on Her First Grammys: 'Sounds Like Prom on 'Roids'