2017 will see some of the biggest names in pop music return with brand new music, as artists like Katy Perry, Christina Aguilera, Kelly Clarkson and a long list of others are all expected to deliver more knockouts. But what if they don’t? Sometimes even those with all the best producers and songwriters in the world can't get it right every single time. Or, perhaps some of them have simply occupied the spotlight for too long, and it’s time for a new voice or two to break through?

If you’re on the hunt for the next big thing in pop, there are a lot of names you should know and songs you should hear, but you can start with these 8, who have all proven themselves already to be talented forces to be reckoned with.

Jacob Sartorius

If you’re under the age of 18, it’s entirely possible that you’ve never even heard the name Jacob Sartorius, but don’t worry, you will (whether you want to or not). The pop singer, who is only 14 (he was born in 2002, which personally makes me feel ancient), is just getting started, but he’s already off to a better start than most musicians. 2016 saw Virginia native Sartorius send his first two singles, “Sweatshirt” and “Hit Or Miss,” to the Hot 100, and he signed a label deal in no time. Already tipped as the next Justin Bieber, there are a lot of resources behind the teen pop icon-in-the-making.