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The Recording Academy has confirmed the new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category will debut at the 2027 Grammys, despite a boycott by major K-pop acts BTS and Stray Kids. With these groups and Blackpink ineligible or abstaining, the race is now open for artists like Cortis, Le Sserafim, and Bini.
Stray Kids have joined BTS in boycotting the 2027 Grammy Awards, refusing to submit music for consideration in protest of the Recording Academy's new 'Best Asian Pop Music Performance' category. While the Academy confirmed the category will proceed, citing broad industry support, major K-pop acts argue it segregates artists by region and language, excluding groups whose recent work is primarily in English.
Stray Kids have joined BTS in refusing to submit music for the 2027 Grammy Awards, a move driven by opposition to the Recording Academy's new 'Best Asian Pop Music Performance' category. While the Academy confirmed the category will proceed, citing broad industry support, major K-pop acts argue it segregates artists by region and language. Both groups remain Recording Academy voters, but their withdrawal signals a significant protest against the new classification.
Stray Kids have joined BTS in boycotting the 2027 Grammy Awards, refusing to submit music for consideration in response to the Recording Academy's new 'Best Asian Pop Music Performance' category. While the Academy confirmed the category will proceed despite backlash, critics argue it segregates artists by region and language, excluding major acts like BTS and Blackpink whose recent work is primarily in English.
The Recording Academy has confirmed that the new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category will debut at the 2027 Grammy Awards, despite significant backlash from major K-pop acts. BTS and Stray Kids have both declined to submit music for consideration, citing concerns that the category segregates artists by region. While the Academy cites strong support from the broader music community, the absence of top-tier K-pop groups leaves the nomination race wide open for artists from Japan, China, and the Philippines.
The Recording Academy has confirmed that the controversial 'Best Asian Pop Music Performance' category will proceed for the 2027 Grammy Awards. CEO Harvey Mason Jr. stated that while feedback was mixed, the Academy received 'robust' submissions and enthusiastic support from many creators. This decision follows a protest by global supergroup BTS, who announced they would not submit their music for 2027 consideration, arguing the category ghettoizes their genre. The Academy maintains that the category celebrates musical style rather than ethnicity, though critics argue the language-based eligibility rules create a new form of segregation.
Taylor Swift expressed deepening loyalty to her country music roots during a rare interview with Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. at the Grammy Museum. She discussed her early discovery at the Bluebird Cafe and her 2012 hit 'I Knew You Were Trouble,' which she originally wrote as a sad ballad before producers Max Martin and Shellback suggested a dubstep approach. The conversation coincided with the 20th anniversary of her self-titled debut and her recent country radio success with 'I Knew It, I Knew You.'
Taylor Swift participated in a 20-year career retrospective at the Grammy Museum, discussing how she manages public perception and criticism. She explained that she uses complex vocabulary to mock critics and views negative attention as fuel for her songwriting. Swift emphasized that she chose to stay in the spotlight despite the pressure, prioritizing the ability to create music over universal validation. She also reflected on her 'Reputation' era and the Taylor's Version re-recordings, noting the initial skepticism from the public. The interview, conducted by Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr., highlighted her commitment to confessional songwriting and her enduring connection to her country music roots.
Taylor Swift appeared in the Grammy Museum’s Icon Sessions to discuss her creative process and response to public criticism. She revealed that she often uses complex vocabulary to mock critics back, a tactic she finds amusing. The session also highlighted her enduring connection to country music roots and her collaborative approach to genre-shifting hits like 'I Knew You Were Trouble.'
Taylor Swift revealed that her 2012 hit 'I Knew You Were Trouble' was originally written as a sad piano ballad before producers Max Martin and Shellback suggested a dubstep direction. Swift discussed this creative pivot during a recent Q&A at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, part of the Recording Academy's Icon Sessions. She emphasized the value of collaborative 'yes, and' approaches in the studio, noting that the genre shift ultimately enhanced the song's impact. The conversation also touched on her 20-year career, her country roots, and her approach to public perception and songwriting.
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.
BTS announced on Instagram that they will not submit their music for Grammy consideration for the 69th Grammy Awards in 2027, saying they want their work to be heard for what it is without being divided by language or region. The seven-member group has been nominated before but never won, and they're currently on the World Tour Arirang after performing at the FIFA World Cup halftime show, with more dates to come.
The Recording Academy announced its 2026 Special Merit Awards, including lifetime achievement honors for Whitney Houston, Cher, Carlos Santana, Fela Kuti, Paul Simon, and others, to be celebrated at a ceremony in Los Angeles on January 31, 2026.
The Recording Academy has extended membership invitations to over 3,600 music professionals for the 2025 class, emphasizing diversity with nearly half women, over half people of color, and a majority under 40. New members gain opportunities for career development, advocacy, and participation in initiatives like DEI progress and Grammy voting. Notable invitees include Addison Rae, Grupo Firme, Joey Bada$, and others, who expressed pride and excitement about joining the organization.
Sabrina Carpenter's nomination for Best New Artist at the 2025 Grammys, despite having released six albums, highlights the Recording Academy's criteria for the category. According to CEO Harvey Mason Jr., the award focuses on an artist's rise to prominence rather than their debut. The rules have evolved over time, allowing artists who have previously been nominated for other categories to be considered for Best New Artist, provided they meet certain conditions. This approach has led to nominations for artists who have been active for several years before achieving widespread recognition.