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The 2026 Video Music Awards might be in for a little more cowbell this year. Though it’s big names like Madonna and Taylor Swift who dominate the nominations , we’re equally interested in some lesser-known artists up for the Best New Artist honor. Namely, Magnus Ferrell . If that last name sounds familiar, it’s because, yes, the 22-year-old is the son of actor and oddball percussion king Will Ferrell , who has been releasing music since the ripe old age of 17.

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