In 2022, the Grammy Awards will be organized under the new rules, according to the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS). It will take place on January 31 next year.
The organizers of the award have ditched the “secret committees” used since 1989. These committees included 15-30 industry representatives – they selected nominees for the “Big Four” nominations.
It was decided that next year the Academy members would choose the nominees for Best New Artist, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Record of the Year. There will be new award categories for Best Global Music Performance and Best Musica Urbana Album.
It is noted that the organizers of the “Grammy” will re-certification among the majority of the members of the academy in order to make sure of their competence.