Addison Rae, Jade, and Doechii.Gilbert Flores/Paras Griffin via Getty Images; Conor CunninghamHere are five rising stars to watch this year, according to BI's senior music reporter.The list includes Addison Rae, Doechii, Jade, Ravyn Lenae, and Shygirl.Rae is set to release her debut album, while Doechii already earned No. 3 on our 2024 song ranking.Breakout stars like Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter dominated the pop music landscape in 2024 with fresh hits like "Good Luck Babe!" and "Espresso."Each year brings a new slate of upstarts who, while familiar to certain niche audiences — Roan was beloved among queer-pop devotees, while Carpenter built her core fan base for years on Disney Channel — manage to harness momentum, skill, and business acumen to arrive on mainstream radars.Keep reading to see my top picks for musicians to watch in 2025, listed below in alphabetical order.Addison Rae's rebrand will be studied by pop scholars.Addison Rae is expected to release her debut album in 2025.Carin BackoffAddison Rae, 24, initially rose to fame in the Charli D'Amelio era of TikTok stardom.