John Ochoa is the Director of Content for the Recording Academy. His writing explores the intersection of music/arts, culture, identity and community. Prior to the Recording Academy, he was senior editor of Insomniac.com (Insomniac Events) and editor-at-large of DJ Mag North America. He has written for Rolling Stone, Billboard, Noisey/Vice, MTV News and more. Brooklyn for now, Los Angeles forever. Photo by deanhammer.com for EMC.
Changes Reflect Annual Member-Driven Process And Today's Growing Music Ecosystem SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (JUNE 16, 2026) — As part of the Grammys' annual process of accepting proposals from the music creators and professionals who make up its membership body, and its ongoing commitment to reflecting today's dynamic musical landscape, new Categories and rule changes are now in effect for the…
The Recording Academy celebrated the 25th anniversary of GRAMMYS On The Hill in Washington, D.C., this week, once again championing the music community and advancing policy priorities that protect creators' rights. The annual initiative, the Academy's signature music advocacy and policy event in Washington, D.C., brings together music creators, industry leaders and lawmakers for three days of advocacy, celebration and…
For 25 years, GRAMMYS On The Hill has brought music creators to Washington, D.C., to advocate for and protect the future of the industry. Presented by the Recording Academy, the annual event has helped drive real policy change, turning conversations into legislation that protects music and the people behind it. GRAMMYS On The Hill, the Recording Academy's signature music advocacy…
As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes how music is created, distributed, and consumed, the stakes for artists have never been higher. That urgency is at the heart of the 2026 GRAMMYS On The Hill, the Recording Academy's signature music advocacy and policy event in Washington, D.C., which celebrates its 25th anniversary this month. At the GRAMMYS On The Hill Awards, one…
This month, the Recording Academy is celebrating the 25th anniversary of GRAMMYS On The Hill, the organization's signature music advocacy and policy event in Washington, D.C. For more than two decades, GRAMMYS On The Hill has served as the Recording Academy's platform for direct action to advance key policy priorities and foster important dialogue that shape and protect the future…
GRAMMYS On The Hill, the Recording Academy's signature event in Washington, D.C., is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month with three days of events and initiatives. See the full schedule for GRAMMYS On The Hill 2026 below. GRAMMYS On The Hill Awards: Tuesday, April 21 This year, the annual GRAMMYS On The Hill Awards will honor congressional honorees Sen. Chris…
The Grammy Museum is honoring multi-Grammy-Award-winning singer, songwriter and pianist Norah Jones with the Ray Charles Architect Of Sound Award at the 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala, presented by the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum. Taking place Friday, May 8, at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, the evening will honor the 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame inducted recordings,…
During her acceptance speech at the 2026 Grammys, Laufey delivered one of the most inspiring calls to action in Grammy history. Accepting the Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for A Matter Of Time, the Icelandic singer/songwriter gave a massive thanks to all the music educators around the world. "I owe everything to my music education, to my arts…
The Recording Academy today revealed the 2026 inducted recordings to the distinguished Grammy Hall Of Fame. This year’s additions include 11 albums and three songs that exhibit qualitative or historical significance and are at least 25 years old. The 2026 Grammy Hall Of Fame inducted recordings span nearly a century of recorded music and range from 2Pac's All Eyez On…
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2026 Grammys. Watch highlights and exclusive Grammys content from the 2026 Grammys all year long. Grammy winner and current Grammy nominee Bruno Mars will perform at the 2026 Grammys. He is nominated for three Grammy Awards this year: Record Of The Year ("APT.), Song Of The Year ("APT.") and Best…
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2026 Grammys. Watch highlights and exclusive Grammys content from the 2026 Grammys all year long. The Recording Academy has announced three new performers at the 2026 Grammys: Lady Gaga, ROSÉ, and Tyler, The Creator. Lady Gaga, a 14-time Grammy winner, is nominated for seven Grammy Awards at the 2026 Grammys:…
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2026 Grammys. Watch highlights and exclusive Grammys content from the 2026 Grammys all year long. The Recording Academy has announced the presenters for the 2026 Grammys, which take place Sunday, Feb. 1: Carole King, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Doechii, Harry Styles, Jeff Goldblum, KAROL G, Lainey Wilson, Marcello Hernández, Nikki…
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2026 Grammys. Watch highlights and exclusive Grammys content from the 2026 Grammys all year long. The Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum have announced Jennifer Jimenez of South Miami Senior High School in Miami, Florida, as the recipient of the 2026 Music Educator Award. Jimenez will be recognized at the Recording…
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2026 Grammys. Watch highlights and exclusive Grammys content from the 2026 Grammys all year long. The Recording Academy has announced the performers for its annual In Memoriam tribute for the 2026 Grammys. Reba McEntire will be joined by Brandy Clark and Lukas Nelson to pay tribute to those we've recently…
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2026 Grammys. Watch highlights and exclusive Grammys content from the 2026 Grammys all year long. Grammy winner and current Grammy nominee Justin Bieber will perform at the 2026 Grammys. The two-time Grammy winner is nominated for four Grammy Awards this year: Album Of The Year (SWAG), Best Pop Solo Performance…
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2026 Grammys. Watch highlights and exclusive Grammys content from the 2026 Grammys all year long. The Recording Academy has announced the performers, presenters and host of the 2026 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony, which takes place ahead of the 2026 Grammys telecast on Sunday, Feb. 1. Performers for the 2026 Grammy…
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2026 Grammys. Watch highlights and exclusive Grammys content from the 2026 Grammys all year long. The Recording Academy proudly names Mastercard, IBM, Sony Corporation, Häagen-Dazs, PATRÓN Tequila, Redken, Hilton, United Airlines, City National Bank, Dove, Vaseline, Sharpie, PEOPLE, Frontera Wines, and SiriusXM as the official partners for the 2026 Grammys.…
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2026 Grammys. Watch highlights and exclusive Grammys content from the 2026 Grammys all year long. The Grammy Museum has announced its 2026 Grammy Week programming schedule, set to take place in the days leading up to the 2026 Grammys. The schedule features a series of showcases, panels and events across…
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2026 Grammys. Watch highlights and exclusive Grammys content from the 2026 Grammys all year long. Go behind the scenes of the 2026 Grammys as the producers of the Grammy Awards share a backstage look at the lead up to the awards on "INSIDE THE 68TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS," airing Friday,…
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2026 Grammys. Watch highlights and exclusive Grammys content from the 2026 Grammys all year long. Current Grammy nominees Clipse and Pharrell Williams have been announced as performers at the 2026 Grammys. Clipse are nominated for five Grammy Awards this year: Album Of The Year (Let God Sort Em Out), Best…
