Grammys Overhaul Voting Body with 66% New Members

The Recording Academy has significantly diversified its electorate to better reflect the modern music industry.

The Recording Academy has added over 8,700 new members since 2019, with a focus on increasing diversity.
The percentage of members identifying as people of color has grown by 65%, and the number of women has increased by 27%.
The changes come after longstanding criticism of the Grammys for lacking diversity and inclusivity in its awards.
Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, emphasizes the importance of having a voting body that represents current music creators.
The Academy has introduced new membership criteria to ensure voters are actively engaged in the music industry.