Iranian Composer Sohrab Pournazeri Joins the Recording Academy
On August 4, 2026, Iranian composer and virtuoso Sohrab Pournazeri announced that he had been accepted as a member of the Recordin...
News About RECORDING ACADEMY
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BTS Declines 2027 Grammy Submissions Amid New Asian Pop Category
On July 30, 2026, BTS announced that the South Korean group would not submit any recordings for the 69th Annual Grammy Awards. Eac...
Danny Young Inducted into Recording Academys 2026 Membership Class
Nigerian Afrobeats artist, songwriter and producer Danny Young (real name Ajibola Oluwamuyiwa Danladi) was officially added to the...
Recording Academy Sends Over 4,000 Membership Invitations, Welcomes New Artists Including CASH COBAIN and EJAE
On July 9, 2026, the Recording Academy revealed that it had dispatched annual membership invitations to over 4,000 seasoned music ...
South African R&B Artist Filah Lah Lah Invited to Recording Academys 2026 Membership Class
On Thursday, 14 July 2026, South African singer‑songwriter Filah Lah Lah posted on Instagram that she had received an invitation...
Ukrainian Jazz Composer Usein Bekirov Joins Recording Academy, Gaining Grammy Voting Rights
On July 10, 2025, Ukrainian jazz pianist, composer and producer Usein Bekirov announced that he had joined the Recording Academy, ...
RIAA, IFPI and Allies Propose Voluntary AI-Labeling System for Streaming Tracks
A coalition of major music‑industry groups unveiled a voluntary framework to flag songs that use generative artificial intellige...
Danny Young Inducted into Recording Academys 2026 Class, Expanding Nigerian Presence at the Grammys
On July 12, 2026, the Recording Academy welcomed a seasoned Afrobeats maestro into its ranks, marking a milestone for Nigerian mus...
Grammy Awards Expand to 100 Categories, Adding Asian Pop and Latin Song Honors for 2027
The 69th Annual Grammy Awards, slated for February 7 2027, will feature an unprecedented 100 categories—up from 78 in 2026—sig...
Recording Academy Adds Five New Grammy Categories and Expands Best New Artist Rules
The Grammys are widening their net. On June 16, 2026, the Recording Academy announced that the 69th Annual Grammy Awards will feat...