Grammys Will Take Asian Music Category Criticism Into Consideration
5 sources·Updated August 16, 2026
Grammys Asian music category
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- Express Tribune Ent·9h agoGrammys reportedly considering changes to new Asian Pop category after BTS boycott
The reports come after Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. and other Grammy leaders held discussions
Read at Express Tribune Ent → - NME·21h agoGrammys may reconsider Asian Pop Award after BTS’ boycott: “Some artists feel this category isn’t representing the music they create”
BTS said they wanted their music to be "heard and loved for itself, beyond regions or languages"
Read at NME → - The West Entertainment·1d agoGrammys consider removing best Asian pop award
The Recording Academy might ditch its best Asian pop award following criticism, including from BTS, who decided not to submit to the Grammys in 2027.
Read at The West Entertainment → - Rolling Stone·1d agoGrammys Will Take Asian Music Category Criticism Into Consideration
CEO Harvey Mason jr. initially defended the Best Asian Pop Music Performance category when BTS opted out of submitting, but new conversations with stakeholders might change his mind
Read at Rolling Stone →
