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Grammys Shake Up With 5 New Categories
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- Jun 17, 2026
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- 141
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Summary
The Grammys are getting a major makeover for 2027’s 69th ceremony, adding five fresh categories including Best Asian Pop Music Performance, Best R&B Collaboration, Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance, Best Traditional Folk Album, and Best Latin Song — all designed to honor global sounds and songwriters. Rules are also shifting: Best New Artist now allows four submissions, albums need only 66% new material to qualify, and internet-only releases can compete for Best Album Notes and Best Historical Album. Big wins for creators too — songwriters and composers will now receive their own Grammy statuettes. All changes reflect the Recording Academy’s push to stay relevant, inclusive, and true to today’s evolving music landscape. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e1ea1fa0a153ebdc