Grammys to Add Best Asian Pop Music Performance Category in 2027
The Recording Academy added five categories, including one for Asian pop, to broaden recognition for underrepresented global music markets.
- On Tuesday, The Recording Academy announced five new categories for the 69th Grammy Awards in 2027, including Best Asian Pop Music Performance, bringing the total count to 100.
- Grammys CEO Harvey Mason Jr. stated the move aims to ensure the organization remains 'nimble' and 'listening' to the industry, noting how songs from Seoul or Manila can reach global audiences within hours.
- Asian pop music genres including K-Pop, J-Pop, and C-Pop are eligible, provided there is 'meaningful use' of an Asian language; the Academy has not yet defined the percentage required.
- Some fans expressed concern that the move separates Asian acts from major categories to keep them 'safe' for American Acts, sparking debate over whether the change encourages representation.
- These changes reflect efforts to address the underrepresentation of globally successful music markets, following the 2021 breakthrough of BTS and the recent success of Spanish-language artists.
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