Nina Frazier is a Los Angeles-based content strategist, writer and editor contributing to GRAMMY.com.
To support music professionals across the U.S., the Recording Academy's Pacific Northwest Chapter has teamed up with Sonic Guild to launch More Than Meets The DIY — a virtual, monthly educational series designed to equip artists with the tools they need to navigate today's music industry. Each session takes place the first Tuesday of the month and is available to…
The 2026 GRAMMYs will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, Feb. 1, live at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Nominations for the 2026 GRAMMYs will be announced Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. Voting in the GRAMMY Awards is a unique opportunity to recognize excellence across all facets of the music industry. As the 2026 GRAMMYs draw closer, First Round…
Editor’s Note: Updated Wednesday, July 16, to add information about the opening of the Online Entry Process (OEP) for the 2026 GRAMMYs. Editor’s Note: Updated Thursday, July 31, to add the 2026 GRAMMYs Online Entry Process Webinar video. The Recording Academy's Online Entry Process (OEP) for the 2026 GRAMMYs is now open. The Online Entry Process is the window in…
This July, the GRAMMY Museum shines a spotlight on boundary-breaking artists and the powerful stories behind their music. From 5 Seconds of Summer's Michael Clifford’s solo debut to a celebration of Israel Houghton’s gospel legacy, this month’s programming spans pop, reggaetón, punk, jazz, Americana, and orchestral composition. Fans can attend exclusive events featuring intimate performances, album previews, and conversations with…
The Latin Recording Academy, in partnership with the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation, has announced the launch of the Latin Music Educator Award, a new honor recognizing one exceptional K-12 educator from the global music community who is making a meaningful impact by incorporating Latin music into their curriculum. Applications for the inaugural Latin Music Educator Award are now open to…
The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation announced that applications are officially open for its 2025 Latin Music Research and Preservation Grant Program. This program provides grants that support music institutions, nonprofit organizations, musicologists and researchers around the world dedicated to the research and preservation of Latin music heritage. A total of four grants—each valued at up to $5,000—will be awarded this year…
Editor’s Note: Updated Thursday, July 31, to add the 2026 GRAMMYs Online Entry Process Webinar For GRAMMY U Members video. The Recording Academy's GRAMMY U is celebrating its 20th anniversary. To honor this major milestone, GRAMMY U members can participate in the GRAMMY Awards process for the first time ever this year. That's right: Eligible GRAMMY U members can now…
Although GRAMMYs on the Hill 2025 has wrapped, the Recording Academy’s advocacy work continues nationwide. From tax credit improvements in Louisiana to creative rights protections in New York, Recording Academy members are mobilizing across the country to defend artistic expression and support a sustainable creative economy. On May 27, members of the Recording Academy’s Memphis Chapter traveled to Baton Rouge…
The 2026 GRAMMYs, officially known as the 68th GRAMMY Awards, will air live on Sunday, Feb. 1. Learn more about the 2026 GRAMMYs on live.GRAMMY.com. Music's Biggest Night returns! The Recording Academy has announced that the 2026 GRAMMYs will take place Sunday, Feb. 1, live at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Nominations for the 2026 GRAMMYs will be announced Friday,…
The Latin Recording Academy has announced that iconic Spanish singer and performer Raphael will be honored as the 2025 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year. Celebrated for his impactful career, which spans more than six decades and has transcended borders and languages, Raphael will be recognized at a special gala on Wednesday, Nov. 12, in Las Vegas during Latin…
The Recording Academy’s advocacy for the NO FAKES Act — landmark legislation designed to protect artists against AI-generated digital replicas — took center stage again on May 21, with a major U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing titled “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: AI-Generated Deepfakes in 2025.” The hearing explored the growing impact of generative AI on artists' careers,…
Editor’s Note: Updated Friday, June 13, to add the full talent lineup. Updated Monday, June 23, to add the video recaps of GRAMMY House NYC and links to recently published recaps of GRAMMY House NYC events. The Recording Academy is set to debut the first-ever GRAMMY House NYC, a dynamic two-day pop-up experience amplifying the diverse voices shaping the future…
The Recording Academy has announced its newly elected National Officers and 2025–2027 Board of Trustees following this year’s annual Board of Trustees meeting. Effective June 1, 2025, Dr. Chelsey Green will serve as Chair of the Board of Trustees, with Evan Bogart elected as Vice Chair, Jennifer Blakeman as Secretary/Treasurer, and Tammy Hurt as Chair Emeritus. In addition to the…
The GRAMMY Museum today announced that 172 talented high school students from 126 U.S. cities across 25 states have been selected to participate in its newly expanded GRAMMY Camp programs this summer. (See the full list of participating students below.) In addition to its flagship program in Los Angeles, GRAMMY Camp, the signature music industry camp for U.S. high school…
Launched during GRAMMY Week 2024, the Recording Academy's Gold Music Alliance is a growing initiative designed to elevate and empower Pan-Asian voices across the music industry. Presented in collaboration with Gold House and Pacific Bridge Arts Foundation, the initiative builds community, creates visibility, and fosters opportunity for AAPI creators, professionals, and current and future Academy members. As part of the…
Newly announced performers have been revealed to complete the performer lineup for the Recording Academy's and GRAMMY Museum's 2025 GRAMMY Hall Of Fame Gala, taking place Friday, May 16, at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Singer/songwriter, actor and Latin GRAMMY nominee Leslie Grace, musician and author Susanna Hoffs of the Bangles, and longtime Santana band member Andy Vargas have…
On April 22–23, the Recording Academy’s Los Angeles and San Francisco Chapters joined forces in Sacramento for California for the Arts Advocacy Day, meeting with lawmakers to spotlight ticketing issues that directly impact musicians and fans across the state. The two-day effort focused on advancing meaningful reforms to protect consumers and artists from deceptive and predatory ticketing practices. At the…
The Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum have announced the quarterfinalists for the 2026 Music Educator Award. A total of 200 music teachers from 180 cities are currently in the running for the award. In total, over 2,000 initial nominations were submitted. In addition to these quarterfinalists, 214 legacy applicants from 2025 will also be eligible to win the award this…
The Entertainment Law Initiative (ELI) — a Recording Academy initiative dedicated to fostering discussion and debate around legal issues in the music industry — has opened submissions for the 2026 ELI Writing Contest, officially known as the 28th Annual Entertainment Law Initiative Writing Contest. The annual writing contest, presented in partnership with the American Bar Association (ABA), challenges law students…
The Recording Academy's Black Music Collective (BMC) has proudly announced the recipients of the fourth annual "Your Future Is Now" scholarship program. The program has awarded $10,000 scholarships to five outstanding students currently attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and a hands-on, week-long immersive professional development experience, which recently concluded in New York City. Alongside the individual scholarships, the…
