Ever wondered how Music's Biggest Night comes together? Welcome to Road To The GRAMMYS, a six-part series that gives a look behind the curtain and details the journey of the GRAMMY Awards — from how the nominations and winners are decided to the adrenaline-filled backstage moments.
In this episode, Michael Almanza, the Recording Academy's Senior Director of Awards, and Chief Awards & Global Industry Officer Ruby Marchand break down the Awards & Nominations process. Learn more about what happens after products are submitted for GRAMMY consideration, how the process has adapted as music has changed, and why the Recording Academy prides itself on integrity.
Check back for more episodes of Road To The GRAMMYS throughout the 2026 GRAMMYS season.
Nominations for the 2026 GRAMMYS will be announced Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, starting at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET. Watch live on live.GRAMMY.com and the Recording Academy's YouTube channel.
