Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Grammys Introduce Album Cover Category Amid Carpenter Album Flap
The Grammy Awards are adding a new award for Best Album Cover to celebrate the art on album covers.
This is happening at the same time that there's a lot of talk about Sabrina Carpenter's album cover, with some people saying it's not a good image.
Also, the Grammys are adding a new award for traditional country music and changing the name of the current Best Country Album category to include modern sounds.
Grammys add a Best Album Cover category to recognize visual art.
The new category arrives amid controversy over Sabrina Carpenter's album cover.
Sabrina Carpenter's 'Man's Best Friend' cover drew criticism for its portrayal.
Best Country Album will be renamed Best Contemporary Country Album.
The Recording Academy will also recognize nominees in the Best Traditional Country Album category.
- Who
- The Recording Academy.
- What
- The Grammy Awards are introducing a new category for Best Album Cover, renaming the Best Country Album category, and adding a new Best Traditional Country Album category.
- When
- Upcoming Grammy Awards.
- Where
- At the Grammy Awards.
- Why
- To celebrate visual creativity in music and better define genres.
Critics of the Album Cover
Supporters of the Album Cover
Cover Art Reception
Critics of the Album Cover
The album cover is degrading and reinforces the male gaze.
Supporters of the Album Cover
The album cover reflects the artist's creative vision.
- New Category
- Best Album Cover
- Renamed Category
- Best Contemporary Country Album
- New Country Category
- Best Traditional Country Album
- Album Cover Controversy
- Sabrina Carpenter's 'Man's Best Friend'
