Grammys Add First Award Dedicated to Asian Pop Music

The Recording Academy has announced a new Grammy category recognising Asian pop music, covering styles including K-pop, J-pop and C-pop. The Best Asian Pop Music Performance award will go to performers and reflects the genre’s expanding international reach. Four other additions cover traditional pop vocals, Latin songwriting, R&B collaborations and traditional folk albums. The academy is also changing Best New Artist eligibility by allowing musicians to submit up to four times instead of three, provided they have not previously received a Grammy nomination. The new awards and rules will take effect at the 68th Grammy Awards as organisers seek to represent a broader range of contemporary music.