NEW YORK— The Recording Academy has actually modified several of its regulations for the 2026 Grammy Honors, consisting of taking a stand-alone classification for ideal cd cover– a day after Sabrina Woodworker stimulated substantial discussion introduction what is thought to be the cover for her following cd.
The academy on Thursday introduced that the very best recording bundle and the very best boxed or unique minimal version bundle classifications will certainly be integrated right into the very best recording bundle classification, with ideal cd cover drew out by itself. The last Grammy for ideal recording bundle mosted likely to “Brat,” the Charli xcx cd whose distinct cover was promptly accepted by popular culture and meme makers.
” The Academy’s leading concern is to stand for the songs individuals that we offer every year,” Harvey Mason jr., chief executive officer of the Recording Academy stated in a declaration. “That requires paying attention thoroughly to our participants to see to it our regulations and standards show today’s songs and permit us to precisely acknowledge as lots of deserving makers as feasible.”
Carpenter disclosed the title and launch day for her brand-new cd, “Male’s Friend,” on Wednesday. The picture reveals Woodworker, worn a black outfit and high heels, stooping on the ground in a dog-like present while a hidden individual draws her by the hair. On social media sites, some followers stated the picture was undermining while others suggested it was ridiculing.
The cd would certainly be qualified for the brand-new classification if she launches “Male’s Friend” on Aug. 29, as guaranteed. The Grammy qualification duration shuts the following day.
Various other Grammy modifications consist of the production of a finest conventional nation cd classification, while the existing ideal nation cd classification has actually been relabelled ideal modern nation cd. (Beyoncé won ideal nation cd at the 2025 Grammy Honors for “Cowboy Carter.”)
The ideal brand-new musician classification has actually likewise been broadened to consist of acts that were included on previous cd of the year candidates, as long as they drop listed below 20% of the cd’s songs.
The Grammys will certainly be held Feb. 1 at Crypto.com Field in Los Angeles, with elections readied to be introduced on Nov. 7.
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