Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Recording Academy announced a major overhaul of its rules for the 2027 Grammy Awards, introducing five new categories and adjusting eligibility criteria. New categories include Best Asian Pop Music Performance, Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance, and Best Latin Song. The R&B field will feature a new Best R&B Collaboration or Duo/Group Performance, complementing a reimagined Best R&B Solo Performance. Folk music categories are being refined with the introduction of a Best Traditional Folk Album and Best Folk Album evolving into Best Contemporary Folk Album. Eligibility for the Best New Artist award has been expanded, allowing artists to submit for consideration up to four times, an increase from the previous three. In fullGrammy Awards announce major changes for 2027 including five new categoriesThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Here are the major changes coming to the Grammy Awards next year
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Recording Academy announced a major overhaul of its rules for the 2027 Grammy Awards, introducing five new categories and adjusting eligibility criteria. New categories include Best Asian Pop Music Performance, Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance, and Best Latin Song. The R&B field will feature a new Best R&B Collaboration or Duo/Group Performance, complementing a reimagined Best R&B Solo Performance. Folk music categories are being refined with the introduction of a Best Traditional Folk Album and Best Folk Album evolving into Best Contemporary Folk Album. Eligibility for the Best New Artist award has been expanded, allowing artists to submit for consideration up to four times, an increase from the previous three. In fullGrammy Awards announce major changes for 2027 including five new categoriesThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
