The Recording Academy is signaling possible revisions to its Asian Pop category after BTS declined to submit for the 2027 Grammy Awards.
In a statement issued Friday (14 August), CEO Harvey Mason Jr. said the Academy had heard from artists who feel the category does not represent their music as they wish.
“It’s clear from our numerous conversations with many stakeholders over the past two weeks that, regardless of our intent and desire to be even more inclusive, there are some artists in this space who feel that this category isn’t representing the music they work so hard to create, in the way they wish.”
Mason Jr. did not specify what changes might follow, but he cited previous examples of the Academy being able to “act decisively and move swiftly to meet the needs of our music community.”
“The management and Board are committed to working together to keep pace with that progress and ensure the musicians we intend to honour feel truly seen and heard by our actions.”
The submission deadline for the awards is Friday (21 August), leaving limited time to adjust the category or for BTS to reconsider entering, whether in a revised Asian Pop category or other categories.
