GRAMMY 2025: Academy unveils category changes ahead of nomination event

The 2025 GRAMMY Awards season is in full swing, with a key event today: the nomination ceremony on Friday, 8 November 2024.

In a year of significant changes, the Recording Academy has redefined several award categories to “enhance the integrity and inclusivity of the GRAMMY Awards,” according to officials.

The revised categories aim to align with current industry standards and celebrate a broader range of musical styles.

Fans and industry insiders are watching closely on live.GRAMMY.com, where the nominations reveal will show which artists are in the running for music’s most prestigious awards.

The updated categories were outlined in a recent publication on the Academy’s website.

This year, the Academy introduced a “Best Dance Pop Recording” category, replacing the former Best Pop Dance Recording, and repositioned the Best Remixed Recording category within the Pop & Dance/Electronic Field.

These changes are in line with the Academy’s commitment “to support the evolving music landscape,” fostering an awards process that truly “empowers creators,” as stated by Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr.

In his message to Voting Members, Mason emphasised the GRAMMY’s legacy as “a 67-year tradition,” underscoring that “every vote can shape the future of music.”

Additionally, today’s nominations serve as a prelude to the grand finale, the 67th GRAMMY Awards on Sunday, 2 February, which will be broadcast live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

The Academy has also updated eligibility and submission guidelines, especially in the Songwriter of the Year category, which now allows songwriters to qualify with fewer songs, aiming to “welcome more voices” into the field.

Fans and industry professionals alike are eagerly awaiting today’s nominations, the culmination of months of voting and selection, starting with the entry period in July and the initial voting rounds in October.

The updates reflect a renewed commitment to “recognising excellence in the recording arts and sciences,” according to the Academy, combining “innovation and tradition” in equal measure.

The journey to the 2025 GRAMMYs has officially begun, setting the stage for what promises to be an iconic year in music.

Here’s a timeline of key dates leading up to the 2025 GRAMMY Awards:

• Sept. 16, 2023 – Aug. 30, 2024: Product Eligibility Period All recordings must be available to the public during this period to qualify for GRAMMY consideration in 2025.
• July 8, 2024 – Aug. 23, 2024: Media Company Registration Period Media companies apply for registration with the Recording Academy to submit recordings.
• July 17, 2024 – Aug. 30, 2024: Online Entry Period Eligible recordings must be submitted during this period, regardless of their public release date.
• Oct. 4, 2024 – Oct. 15, 2024: First Round Voting Voting Members cast their ballots to determine the nominees for each GRAMMY category.
• Nov. 8, 2024: Nomination Announcement The official list of nominees for the 2025 GRAMMYs is unveiled. Watch the nominations livestream event on live.GRAMMY.com.
• Dec. 12, 2024 – Jan. 3, 2025: Final Round Voting Voting Members make their selections for the GRAMMY winners across all categories.
• Feb. 2, 2025: 2025 GRAMMY Awards Known as Music’s Biggest Night, the 67th GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

PUNCH Online reports that the nomination event is ongoing, with a full list to follow.