June 16, 2026, 8:20 AMThe 2027 Grammy Awards will 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, including K-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 Recording Academy is adding five new Grammy Award categories for 2027 ahead of the 69th Grammy Awards, which will air live on ABC, Disney+ and Hulu.ABC NewsThe 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."Grammy trophies sit in the press room during the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 03, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.David Becker/Getty ImagesThe Walt Disney Co. is the parent company of ABC News.