Recording Academy has announced two new categories for the 68th edition of the Grammy Awards. Changes were also introduced in various existing rules and categories. The ceremony is scheduled for February 1, 2026 in Los Angeles, United States.
The 68th edition of the Grammy Awards, which takes place next year, It will have two new categories. The announcement was made by through a on your official page.
The creation of these two new categories aims to reflect the transformations of the music industry and give visibility to the work of the artists.
- Best album cover: This category was created to recognize the cultural impact of album covers in the current digital world. Recording Academy highlighted the visual importance of covers, especially on digital platforms.
- Best traditional country album: Due to the resurgence of traditional country over the past decade, this category has been introduced. Consequently, the old category “Best Country Album” was renamed for “Best contemporary country album”.
The decision to include a category that recognizes the album covers was announced, curiously, A day after Sabrina Carpenter, artist sensation, reveals the cover of her new projectscheduled for release on August 29.
The album cover 26 -year -old artist generated controversy on social networks due to his bold and symbolic image. If Sabrina Carpenter fulfills her promise, the cover may be one of the named in this new category Already next year.
What changes the most Grammy Awards?
Recording Academy has announced other changes in the Grammy Awards regulation. The category “Artist Revelation” will include musicians who have participated in albums previously appointed to album of the year, provided that their Contribution does not exceed 20% of the total disc.
The existing categories of “Melhor “Best Cash or Limited Edition” recording design were merged in a only designated Best recording design.
The rules on who can compete in the categories “Best Recording Design”, “Best Album Notes” e “Best Historical Album” were updated. Now, they are also eligible physical albums sold directly to the public Through the websites of artists or publishers, better reflecting the way music is currently marketed.
In addition, the committee responsible for evaluating these works is no longer regional and now has a National Model.
Nas Classical Music Categoriescomposers and lyricists (or authors of libretos) now are now eligible to receive a Grammysuch as artists, producers and engineers who contributed to winning albums.
The 68th edition of the Grammy Awards will take place February 1, 2026at Crypto.com Arena, in Los Angeles, in the United States. The nominees will be announced to November 7 this year.
