Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Rosalía rule at pre-Grammy Spotify gig

Lizzo screamed at the top of her lungs, Lil Nas X brought out Billy Ray Cyrus for “Old Town Road” and Billie Eilish sang softly with her brother-turned-producer assisting on keys.

The three artists — the acts with the most nods at Sunday’s Grammy Awards — celebrated their nominations for best new artist Thursday night at Spotify’s annual event honoring breakthrough performers.

Lizzo kicked off the show in Los Angeles for a crowd of music industry players — some jaded, others in a chatty mode.

“Are you happy to be here?” she questioned. “Am I the first person to perform tonight? So y’all really not loose yet. Let’s loosen the (expletive) up.”

The singer — the top contender Sunday,

with eight nominations — worked her magic onstage and won over the audience, singing the popular hits “Good as Hell” and “Truth Hurts,” which is nominated for record and song of the year.

Eilish is also up for the same honors with “Bad Guy,” which she performed Thursday. Dressed like a neon highlighter, she shined brightly — both with her performance and outfit.

But she was top-notch as she sat still and sang beautifully, hitting all the right notes on songs like “Ocean Eyes” and “id ont wanna be you anymore .” She was backed by her brother Finneas, who is also nominated for multiple Grammys since he produced and engineered his 18-year-old sister’s debut album, “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” It was Spotify’s most-streamed album of 2019.

“Grammys are on Sunday,” said Eilish, nominated for six awards.

Rosalía, who mixes traditional flamenco sounds with reggaeton and Latin trap, won album of the year at the Latin Grammys in November with “El Mal Querer.” The album is competing Sunday for best Latin rock, urban or alternative album.

Rosalía worked the stage with skilled choreography and background dancers who matched her striking energy, and she earned the loudest standing ovation Thursday.