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Grammys CEO Harvey Mason Jr. said BTS’s decision not to submit this year is sad but respected, and he reiterated that the newly created Asian Pop category aims to spotlight Asia’s pop artists without dividing by region or language; he also emphasized that submitting in a genre category does not exclude eligibility for General Field awards like Album of the Year, Record of the Year, or Song of the Year.
BTS opted not to submit their music for Grammy consideration, prompting a response from Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. about the move and the Academy’s relationship with artists.
Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. says he’s saddened BTS will not submit for the 2027 awards, while clarifying that the new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category is meant to expand recognition rather than sideline K‑pop artists. BTS announced on Instagram that they won’t participate this year, hoping their music is heard without regional or language divides, and they’re still eligible for General Field categories.
The CEO of the Recording Academy, Harvey Mason Jr., stated that the Grammy Awards will not award AI creativity but will consider songs created with AI under two categories: writing and performance. The decision comes after an anonymous artist submitted a song that used AI to mimic the voices of popular singers. Mason acknowledged the evolving role of AI in music but emphasized the Academy's support for human artists.
The Recording Academy has adjusted the eligibility period for the 66th Grammy Awards again, extending it by two weeks to September 15, 2023, after listening to concerns from some members of the music community. The eligibility period for entries is from October 1, 2022, to September 15, 2023. The change benefits the awards process and grants flexibility throughout Grammy season, according to Harvey Mason jr., the Academy's CEO. The schedule has been more irregular since the 51st annual Grammy Awards.