Brugger, who grew up 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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