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Recording Academy

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Musicians and industry figures in a heated discussion about the Recording Academy's new Asian Pop category, with Grammy and Asian cultural symbols in the background.
Music

Recording Academy Reviews Asian Pop Category After BTS's Grammy Withdrawal

After the Recording Academy introduced a new 'Best Asian Pop Music Performance' category, global sensation BTS announced they would not submit their album ARIRANG for the 2027 Grammy Awards in...

Andre Silva·August 15, 2026
A spotlight illuminates a grand stage, symbolizing the expansion of Grammy categories to include diverse global music genres and artists.
Music

Grammys add five new categories for 2027 music awards

In 2021, the Recording Academy received just 14 K-pop submissions, a stark contrast to the genre's undeniable global dominance.

Andre Silva·June 16, 2026