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Grammys Asian Pop Category Set for 2027 Amid BTS Boycott
The Grammys are creating a new award for Asian pop music.
The award is planned for the 2027 ceremony.
Some Asian musicians and music community members criticized the idea.
They worry a separate category could limit recognition instead of expanding it.
BTS said it will not submit music for the 2027 Grammys.
Harvey Mason Jr., the Recording Academy’s CEO, said the organization is reviewing the category.
The Academy says it will continue with the award after talking with artists and music leaders.
It also says it has received many strong submissions.
The Recording Academy plans to debut its Asian Pop Music Performance category at the 2027 Grammys.
Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. said the organization is reevaluating the category after criticism.
BTS and other Asian music community members criticized the separate regional category.
BTS said it would not submit music for Grammy consideration in 2027.
The Academy said it will proceed after consulting artists and music industry leaders and receiving robust submissions.
- Who
- The Recording Academy, CEO Harvey Mason Jr., BTS, and members of the Asian music community.
- What
- The Grammys’ new Asian Pop Music Performance category is expected to debut in 2027 despite criticism and BTS’s decision not to submit music.
- Where
- When
- The category was announced in June and is planned for the 2027 Grammy ceremony.
- Why
- The Recording Academy says it will proceed after consulting artists and music industry leaders, while critics worry the separate category could limit recognition of Asian music.
Critics of the Category
Recording Academy
Effect on Asian music recognition
Critics of the Category
BTS and other members of the Asian music community argue that a separate regional category could limit, rather than broaden, recognition of Asian music.
Recording Academy
The Recording Academy plans to introduce the category and says it will move forward after consulting artists and music industry leaders.
Participation in 2027
Critics of the Category
BTS confirmed that it will not submit music for Grammy consideration in 2027.
Recording Academy
The Academy says the category has received robust submissions and will debut at the 2027 ceremony.
Key facts
- Category
- Asian Pop Music Performance
- Planned debut
- 2027 Grammy ceremony
- Announced
- June
- Academy position
- The category will proceed after consultations with artists and music industry leaders.
- BTS position
- BTS will not submit music for Grammy consideration in 2027.
- Criticism
- Critics argue a separate regional category could limit rather than broaden recognition for Asian music.
- Academy submissions
- The Recording Academy described submissions as robust.
Sources
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