Industry Jun 16, 2026

2027 Grammy Changes: 5 New Categories, More Lenient Rules on Best New Artist Eligibility and More

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There will be 100 categories at the 2027 Grammys, up from 78 following the great consolidation of 2012.

Originally published by Billboard
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2027 Grammy Changes: 5 New Categories, More Lenient Rules on Best New Artist Eligibility and More

The 2027 Grammy Awards will feature an expanded number of categories, totaling 100, an increase from the 78 categories present after the 2012 consolidation. Eligibility rules for the Best New Artist category will also be more lenient. Originally reported by Billboard.