The Recording Academy announces five new Grammy categories for upcoming editions, aiming to broaden recognition across genres and regions. Multiple outlets report the addition of “Best Asian Pop Music Performance,” which is designed to cover releases from Asian pop scenes including K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop, with performers being the credited recipients of the award. The Academy also introduces “Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance,” and “Best Latin Song,” which recognizes songwriters. In addition to the Asian pop and Latin song categories, the Academy adds updates to traditional and collaboration-oriented categories, including a new “Best R&B Collaboration or Duo/Group Performance” and a “Best Traditional Folk Album,” as described in coverage.
Several reports state the changes take effect for the next cycle of Grammy Awards, with some outlets referencing 2026/2027 scheduling. Coverage also notes the Academy makes related rule changes, including adjustments tied to the Best New Artist eligibility process. Overall, outlets present the new categories as an expansion of the Grammys’ scope, while noting the Academy’s specific eligibility and category structure for different award types.
