Genre-Neutral Screening

Manages 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.

Manages 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.

Leverages 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.

Leads 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.

Played 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.

Uses 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.

Provides 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.

Hosts 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.

Offers 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.

Offers 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.

Preserves a historical archive of Grammy Awards winners and significant moments from the annual telecast, serving as a record of musical achievements over time.

Preserves a historical record of Grammy Awards winners and significant moments from the annual telecast for research and institutional memory.

Provides 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).

Regularly 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.

Regularly 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.