activities · 15
what they do
direct service · 9
- Administer Grammy Awards process Music Awards AdministrationManages the end-to-end Grammy Awards process, including accepting approximately 20,000 annual submissions, administering first and final round voting by music creator members, and conducting a confidential tabulation of votes by an independent accounting firm (Deloitte). Winners are announced during the Annual GRAMMY Awards and Premiere Ceremony, with results delivered in sealed envelopes on the day of the event.
- Administer Grammy Awards process Music Awards AdministrationManages the end-to-end Grammy Awards process, including receiving approximately 20,000 annual submissions, administering eligibility periods (e.g., August 31, 2024–August 30, 2025 for the 68th Awards), conducting first and final round voting by music creator members, and overseeing confidential tabulation of winners by an independent accounting firm (Deloitte). Winners are announced during the Annual GRAMMY Awards and Premiere Ceremony.
- Distribute Grammy-related content and access Music Awards AdministrationProvides live streaming of Grammy performances via Live.Grammy.com and offers an interactive online resource explaining the Grammy Awards process on RecordingAcademy.com. Hosts the annual Grammy Awards ceremony, such as the 2026 event at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, 2026.
- Host and broadcast annual Grammy Awards ceremony Music Awards AdministrationHosts the annual Grammy Awards ceremony, such as the 2026 event at Crypto.com Arena on February 1, and provides live streaming of performances via Live.Grammy.com to a global audience.
- Issue participation certificates for Grammy nominees and winners Custom Achievement Awards and CertificatesOffers customized participation certificates to individuals involved in Grammy-winning or nominated recordings, processes orders within 6–10 weeks, and charges $200 per certificate including tax and shipping.
- Issue participation certificates for Grammy winners and nominees Custom Achievement Awards and CertificatesOffers customized participation certificates to individuals creatively or professionally involved in GRAMMY-winning or nominated recordings for a fee of $200, including tax and shipping, with processing and shipping completed within 6 to 10 weeks of order.
- Operate online entry and information systems for Grammy Awards Music Awards AdministrationProvides an online platform (RecordingAcademy.com) for members to promote GRAMMY-eligible releases during voting periods and offers an interactive online resource explaining the full GRAMMY Awards process. Administers the Online Entry Process (OEP) and sets eligibility periods, such as for the 68th GRAMMY Awards (August 31, 2024 – August 30, 2025).
- Update Grammy Awards categories and eligibility rules Music Awards AdministrationRegularly updates Grammy category structures and eligibility criteria, including renaming Best Country Album to Best Contemporary Country Album, expanding recognition in Best Musical Theater Album to six vocalists, combining packaging categories, updating language for Best Progressive R&B Album, and expanding eligibility for the Harry Belafonte Best Song For Social Change Award to include multi-movement lyrical compositions.
- Update Grammy Awards categories and eligibility rules Music Awards AdministrationRegularly updates Grammy category structures and eligibility criteria, including renaming Best Country Album to Best Contemporary Country Album, expanding recognition in Best Musical Theater Album to six vocalists, combining packaging categories, updating language for Best Progressive R&B Album, and expanding eligibility for the Harry Belafonte Best Song For Social Change Award to include multi-movement compositions.
advocacy · 4
- Advance advocacy through Grammy platform and local initiatives Music Awards AdministrationLeverages the Grammy Awards (e.g., 68th edition) as a platform to advance advocacy efforts and strengthen relationships with Congress. Also conducts state and local advocacy initiatives on behalf of music creators, such as those advanced in 2025.
- Advocate for music creators through federal and state policyLeads advocacy efforts resulting in the passage of key legislation including the Music Modernization Act, CARES Act, $900 billion relief package, American Rescue Plan, CASE Act, and the Helping Independent Tracks Succeed (HITS) Act. These efforts improved royalty compensation, expanded unemployment assistance for self-employed creators, established a $15 billion fund for live venues, and created a small claims court for copyright cases.
- Advocate for music creators through federal legislationPlayed a key role in passing major federal legislation including the Music Modernization Act, CARES Act, $900 billion relief package, American Rescue Plan, CASE Act, and the Helping Independent Tracks Succeed (HITS) Act, improving copyright protections, compensation, and pandemic relief for music creators.
- Conduct advocacy engagement during Grammy Awards events Music Awards AdministrationUses the Grammy Awards platform, such as the 68th edition, to advance advocacy initiatives and strengthen relationships with members of Congress. Also advances state and local advocacy efforts on behalf of music creators, including in 2025.
research · 2
- Maintain historical Grammy Awards archive Music Awards AdministrationPreserves a historical archive of Grammy Awards winners and significant moments from the annual telecast, serving as a record of musical achievements over time.
- Maintain historical archive of Grammy Awards Music Awards AdministrationPreserves a historical record of Grammy Awards winners and significant moments from the annual telecast for research and institutional memory.
strategies · 19
how they think
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- Advocacy and policy engagement for music creators policy_advocacyThe organization advances the interests of music creators through policy advocacy, education, and dialogue, including efforts to modernize copyright frameworks and ensure fair compensation in the evolving music ecosystem.
- Advocacy and policy engagement for music creators advocacy_education_dialogueThe organization advances the interests of music creators through advocacy, education, and dialogue on music policy, including efforts to modernize outdated copyright frameworks for fair compensation.
- Annual recognition of musical excellence annual_awards_ceremonyExcellence in music is formally recognized through an annual awards ceremony that highlights top artists and recordings across genres, reinforcing cultural visibility and industry standards.
- Expertise-restricted and conflict-free voting process expertise-based_votingTo maintain integrity, voting members are required to vote only in their area of musical expertise, and decisions must be based exclusively on artistic and technical merit, with prohibitions against bias from personal relationships, commercial success, or regional considerations.
- Expertise-restricted voting to maintain integrity expertise-based_votingVoting members are required to vote only in their specific areas of musical expertise and based solely on artistic and technical quality, ensuring a fair and credible evaluation process.
- Five-year recording eligibility window five_year_recording_eligibilityOnly recordings made within five years of release and not previously submitted are eligible, ensuring recognition of recent and original creative work.
- Five-year recording eligibility window five_year_recording_eligibilityOnly recordings made within five years of release and not previously released are eligible, ensuring recognition of recent creative work.
- Genre screening for category accuracy genre_screeningGenre screening committees are used to verify eligibility and ensure proper category placement without making artistic or technical judgments, maintaining the integrity of genre-specific awards.
- Genre screening without artistic judgment genre_screeningGenre screening committees ensure that entries are placed in appropriate categories based on eligibility and genre fit, without evaluating the artistic or technical merit of the submissions.
- Human authorship requirement for AI-assisted works human_authorship_requirement_for_AIWorks involving generative artificial intelligence must include meaningful human authorship relevant to the award category, with AI contributors ineligible for nomination or awards, preserving recognition for human creativity.
- Human authorship requirement for AI-inclusive works human_authorship_requirement_for_AIWorks involving generative AI must include meaningful human authorship relevant to the award category, with AI contributors ineligible for nomination or awards, preserving the focus on human creativity.
- Metric-based on artistic and technical merit alone merit-based_evaluationThe GRAMMY Awards process is designed to be free of non-artistic influences such as commercial performance, personal relationships, or regional bias, with decisions based exclusively on the artistic and technical quality of the recordings.
- Music as a unifying societal force music-as-serviceThe organization promotes music as a global unifying force that serves society, reflecting a foundational belief in music’s broader cultural and social impact beyond awards and recognition.
- Music as a unifying, service-oriented force music-as-serviceThe organization promotes music as a global unifying force that serves society, reflecting a broader mission beyond awards to cultural and social impact.
- National and commercial distribution eligibility commercial_distribution_eligibilityRecordings must be commercially released and nationally distributed in the United States through recognized channels—including streaming, physical stores, or online retailers—to qualify for GRAMMY consideration.
- National commercial distribution and release eligibility commercial_distribution_eligibilityRecordings must be commercially released and broadly available to the public across physical, digital, or streaming platforms in the United States to ensure wide accessibility and fairness in GRAMMY eligibility.
- Peer-based voting system for artistic and technical merit peer_votingThe organization uses a peer-voting system in which only qualified music creators vote, ensuring that GRAMMY Awards are determined by those with relevant expertise and based solely on the artistic and technical quality of recordings, free from commercial or personal influence.
- Peer-based voting system for artistic and technical merit peer_votingThe organization uses a peer-voting system in which only music creators vote, and only within their areas of expertise, to ensure that GRAMMY Awards are determined by artistic and technical merit rather than commercial success or personal relationships.
- Recognition of professional contributions recognition_of_creative_contributionsCustomized certificates are issued to recognize the creative and professional contributions of individuals involved in GRAMMY-nominated or winning recordings, extending recognition beyond primary artists.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Best New Artist
Category recognizing breakthrough artists who have achieved significant impact during the eligibility period
GRAMMY Awards
Annual awards recognizing creative excellence in the recording industry, with categories spanning genres and technical achievements
Grammy Awards
Annual awards recognizing excellence in music recording, production, songwriting, and performance across multiple genres
Harry Belafonte Best Song for Social Change Award
CEO’s Merit Award honoring songs that promote social change through lyrical content
Special Merit Awards
Includes Lifetime Achievement, Trustees Award, and Technical GRAMMY Award, recognizing outstanding contributions to the music field
relationships · 28
who they work with
- AllMusic Partner — Accepts professional service crediting from AllMusic as valid documentation for participation certificate applications.
- Amy Allen Partner — Won Songwriter Of The Year, Non-Classical at the 2026 Grammys.
- Apple Music Partner — Accepts professional service crediting from Apple Music as valid documentation for participation certificate applications.
- Bad Bunny Partner — Recognized as Album Of The Year winner at the 2026 Grammys.
- Billie Eilish Partner — Won Song Of The Year at the 2026 Grammys for "WILDFLOWER".
- Board of Trustees Government — Responsible for approving GRAMMY Awards rules, regulations, and qualification criteria.
- Cirkut Partner — Won Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical at the 2026 Grammys.
- Deloitte Government — Independent accounting firm responsible for confidentially tabulating GRAMMY Award ballots and delivering winner results in sealed envelopes.
- Deloitte & Touche LLP Partner — Independent accounting firm responsible for tabulating GRAMMY Award ballots.
- Department of Justice Government — Submitted comments to the DOJ during its review of the ASCAP/BMI consent decrees to advocate for fair compensation for songwriters.
- Discogs Partner — Accepts professional service crediting from Discogs as valid documentation for participation certificate applications.
- FKA twigs Partner — Won Best Dance/Electronic Album at the 2026 Grammys for "EUSEXUA".
- GRAMMY Museum Network — Operates in conjunction with the GRAMMY Museum as part of the broader Recording Academy network.
- GRAMMY Museum Network — Related organization under the Recording Academy network.
- Kendrick Lamar Partner — Won Record Of The Year and Album Of The Year at the 2026 Grammys.
- Lady Gaga Partner — Won Best Dance Pop Recording and Album Of The Year at the 2026 Grammys.
- Latin GRAMMYs Network — Operates in conjunction with the Latin GRAMMYs as part of the broader Recording Academy network.
- Latin GRAMMYs Network — Related organization recognizing excellence in Latin music, under the Recording Academy network.
- Live.Grammy.com Partner — Platform for streaming Grammy performances.
- Musicares Network — Operates in conjunction with Musicares as part of the broader Recording Academy network.
- Musicares Network — Related organization providing health and financial assistance to music professionals, under the Recording Academy network.
- Muso.ai Partner — Accepts professional service crediting from Muso.ai as valid documentation for participation certificate applications.
- Olivia Dean Partner — Won Best New Artist at the 2026 Grammys.
- SZA Partner — Won Record Of The Year at the 2026 Grammys as collaborator with Kendrick Lamar.
- Spotify Partner — Accepts professional service crediting from Spotify as valid documentation for participation certificate applications.
- Streaming services Partner — Partners with paid subscription, full catalog, on-demand streaming services for eligibility and distribution of Grammy-submitted recordings.
- Tame Impala Partner — Won Best Dance/Electronic Recording at the 2026 Grammys for "End Of Summer".
- Tidal Partner — Accepts professional service crediting from Tidal as valid documentation for participation certificate applications.