Yanna G, whom The Reporter featured in a story earlier this year, was named “Best New Artist” at the Boston Music Awards (BMA) on Dec. 11. Ciana Gibson, the 20- year-old Dorchester native whose stage name is Yanna G, dropped her debut album – “On Everything I Love” – last July.

“We at Big Night Live. I’m feeling like we gotta get big night lit,” said Yanna G as she began with an enthralling solo performance, dominating the stage as the New Artist of the Year winner should. Nay $peaks, who won the award last year, joined her for a powerful passing of the torch moment.

This year’s Latin Artist of the Year, Yelena Rodriguez, brought the heat with passionate vocals and a sophisticated yet sultry energy. Salsa dancers moved behind her as she encouraged audience members to sing along with her selections by Selena. Her commanding alto and soulful delivery invigorated the crowd.

It wouldn’t be the BMAs without an award sweep by a Grammy-level artist. Noah Kahan claimed Artist of the Year, Live Artist of the Year, and Folk Artist of the Year. And Clairo took Song of the Year and Pop Artist of the Year.