Grammys Announce Changes: Only Human Creators Can Win, Fewer Nominees, New Categories

Overview

• The Recording Academy announced a new rule stating only human creators are eligible to win Grammy Awards.
• AI-generated music is eligible for Grammy consideration only if it features "meaningful human authorship."
• The number of nominees for Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best New Artist was reduced from 10 to 8.
• Music creators must be responsible for at least 20 percent of an album to receive an Album of the Year nomination.
• The Recording Academy added three new award categories: Best Pop Dance Recording, Best African Music Performance, and Best Alternative Jazz Album.