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Grammy Awards 2027: Every New Category, Rule Change and Eligibility ... The Grammy Awards are getting one of their biggest updates in years. The Recording Academy has confirmed five brand-new categories and several major rule changes for the 69th Annual Grammy Awards, set to take place on 7 February 2027. The overhaul reflects how dramatically the music industry has changed, with streaming platforms, social media and global fan bases reshaping the path to success. It also expands recognition for songwriters, composers and fast-growing genres that have long pushed for a greater presence at music's biggest night. For artists and fans alike, the changes could have a direct impact on who gets nominated, who takes home trophies and how musical achievement is recognised in the years ahead. Here's a closer look at every new category and eligibility update announced for the 2027 Grammy Awards. The biggest headline is the addition of five entirely new Grammy categories. The Recording Academy said the new awards were created following recommendations from its awards and nominations committees, as well as feedback from music professionals seeking broader recognition for emerging genres an…

2027 Grammy Changes: 5 New Categories, New Rules ... - Billboard The Recording Academy is introducing five new categories for the 69th annual Grammy Awards, which will bring the total number of awards to 100. The Academy is also increasing from three to four the number of times a new artist may be entered in the best new artist process before being ruled ineligible. That change is good news for Ella Langley , Megan Moroney , Ken Carson and Ravyn Lenae , all of whom had been entered three times previously in the category and would have been disqualified under the old rules. Geese had been entered twice in the category, while its lead singer, Cameron Winter, was entered last year following the release of his solo debut album. Those three total entries would likewise have made Geese ineligible under the old rules. The most significant new category addition is Best Asian Pop Music Performance.This category recognizes artistic excellence in Asian pop music performances originating from or widely recognized within Asian markets, including K-pop, J-pop and C-pop, with meaningful use of one or more Asian languages. From the 2001 to 2011 Grammy ceremonies, there were 100 or more categories…

Grammy Awards update new artist and album eligibility, add Asian, Latin ... Bad Bunny at February’s 68th Grammy Awards held at the Crypto.com Arena. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times) By August Brown Staff Writer Contact June 16, 2026 11:35 AM PT 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X LinkedIn Threads Reddit WhatsApp Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . The Recording Academy announced significant changes for the 2027 Grammys, introducing several new genre categories and updating eligibility rules for two of its top awards. The rule changes will most prominently affect the new artist and album categories. A change to allow for four submissions for new artist instead of three “establishes more specific language surrounding prominence,” the academy said in a statement. The change updates the famously confusing criteria for new artist, in which acts familiar to some fans for years can suddenly break through and earn new consideration for the category. It’s likely to benefit an artist such as Ella Langley, who had previously submitted s…

Five New Categories And Rule Updates Take Effect For 2027 Grammys® Jun 16, 2026 John Ochoa Share on Facebook Share on X Copy link The 69th Grammy Awards culminate with the 2027 Grammys live across ABC, Disney+ and Hulu on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2027. Five New Categories And Rule Updates Take Effect For 2027 Grammys® Changes Reflect Annual Member-Driven Process And Today's Growing Music Ecosystem SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (JUNE 16, 2026) — As part of the Grammys' annual process of accepting proposals from the music creators and professionals who make up its membership body , and its ongoing commitment to reflecting today's dynamic musical landscape, new Categories and rule changes are now in effect for the 69th Grammy Awards ® , which culminate with the 2027 Grammys ® live across ABC, Disney+ and Hulu on Feb. 7, 2027. The complete Grammys rulebook can be accessed here . "2027 is going to be an amazing year for the Grammy Awards, and one that reflects the extraordinary growth we're seeing across music," said Grammys CEO Harvey Mason jr. "The changes advanced by our Recording Academy members speak to the breadth of today's music industry and the many genres, crafts and creators shaping it. We're…

Grammys Rule Change Adds Extra Submissions for Best New Artist Ella Langley performs onstage at Nissan Stadium during CMA Fest 2026 day one on June 4, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee. Jason Kempin/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment The Recording Academy has updated its rules for its best new artist category to allow potential nominees to submit for the category a total of four times, one more submission than what was previously allowed. It’s a significant change with heavy implications for this year’s best new artist race, as according to Billboard , some of the year’s potential front-runners such as Ella Langley and Megan Moroney likely wouldn’t have otherwise been eligible, as they’d already submitted three times before now. The Recording Academy said the change reflects “the evolving nature of artist development.” It certainly gives prospective best new artist teams some more flexibility in securing a bid. In recent years, some notable acts like Tate McRae were ineligible whe…

Grammys introduce 5 new categories, revise eligibility rules The Recording Academy has tweaked some of its rules for the 2026 Grammy Awards, including the addition of five new categories. The academy on Tuesday announced the addition of a b...

GRAMMY Awards 2027: Five New Categories, Rule Changes TheRecording Academyhas unveiled a series of rule changes for the 2027GRAMMY Awards, set to take place February 7, 2027. The update introducesfive new categoriesand adjusts eligibility criteria for the Best New Artist and Best Album fields. Key changes detailed in the official rule book include: Recording Academy CEOHarvey Mason Jr.addressed the Best New Artist revision, stating: “The way artists are being developed is changing, and the time it’s taking to find success or recognition can take longer than it once did.” Full details of all rule amendments are available in the Academy’s updated rule book. Streaming royalties, AI tools, distribution shifts, and the platforms moving indie music money — one sharp email, every Tuesday. Free · Weekly · Unsubscribe in one click DDEX, royalties, DSP plays, and the African + global infrastructure stories the fan blogs miss. Weekly.

Grammys add 5 new categories, including 1st Asian pop award The 2027Grammy Awardswill include five new categories, including best Asian pop music performance, which will recognize artistic excellence in Asian pop music performances originating from or widely recognized within Asian markets, includingK-pop, J-pop and C-pop recordings that feature meaningful use of one or more Asian languages. The four additional categories announced Tuesday by the Recording Academy include best Latin song, best traditional pop vocal performance, best R&B collaboration or duo/group performance and best traditional folk album. The 69th Grammy Awards will air live on ABC, Disney+ and Hulu on Feb. 7, 2027. "2027 is going to be an amazing year for the Grammy Awards, and one that reflects the extraordinary growth we're seeing across music," Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. said in a statement. "The changes advanced by our Academy members speak to the breadth of today's music industry and the many genres, crafts and creators shaping it." According to the Recording Academy, the best Asian pop music performance category was created to recognize the breadth of Asian pop music and its growing impact…