US Edition10 Grammy Rule Changes for 2026, Including More Liberal Policies in Best New Artist & Best Musical Theater Album
- The Recording Academy has announced updates to the rules for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, which will be held on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the venue formerly known as Staples Center in Los Angeles.
- These changes result from the Academy's effort to better represent music creators and adapt to current industry practices, including expanded eligibility and category restructuring.
- Key updates include eligibility for composers, lyricists, and engineers, consolidation of packaging categories, the addition of Best Album Cover and Best Traditional Country Album, and expanded Best New Artist criteria.
- Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, emphasized that the organization is committed to inclusively reflecting the diverse community of music creators it supports annually through its rules and guidelines.
- The expanded rules and new categories may influence recognition diversity but have sparked debate among fans, especially regarding traditional country music's definition following Beyoncé's 2025 Best Country Album win.
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Grammys add new country category
CBS When the 68th annual Grammy Awards air next year on CBS and Paramount+, there will be one more chance for your favorite country star to take home a trophy. The Recording Academy is changing the name of the best country album category to best contemporary country album and adding a new one: best traditional country album. In the all-genre categories, there will now be a trophy for best album cover, as well. The 2026 Grammys will take place F…
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The Recording Academy also announced plans to revive Best Album Cover category, combine former packaging awards, and rename Best Country Album to Best Contemporary Country Album
Grammy Awards Tweak Some Categories, Add Others for 2026
The Recording Academy Thursday announced some changes to the categories for the Grammy Awards that will go into effect for the next edition of the annual extravaganza. The 68th Annual Grammy Awards will take place on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena. The rule changes are as follows: — Eligibility for Best New Artist has been expanded to include artists who have been previously nominated in Album Of The Year, but whose contributions fell…
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