NEW YORK CITY– NEW YORK CITY (AP)– The Recording Academy has actually fine-tuned several of its guidelines for the 2026 Grammy Honors, consisting of taking a stand-alone classification for ideal cd cover– a day after Sabrina Carpenter stimulated significant 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 restricted version bundle groups will certainly be incorporated 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 album whose unique cover was instantly embraced by pop culture and meme developers.
” The Academy’s leading concern is to stand for the songs individuals that we offer annually,” Harvey Mason jr., chief executive officer of the Recording Academy stated in a declaration. “That involves paying attention thoroughly to our participants to make certain our guidelines and standards mirror today’s songs and enable us to properly identify as lots of deserving developers as feasible.”
Woodworker disclosed the title and launch day for her brand-new cd, “Man’s Best Friend,” on Wednesday. The picture reveals Woodworker, worn a black gown and high heels, stooping on the ground in a dog-like position while a hidden individual draws her by the hair. On social media sites, some followers stated the picture was undermining while others said it was ridiculing.
The cd would certainly be qualified for the brand-new classification if she launches “Guy’s Buddy” on Aug. 29, as assured. The Grammy qualification duration shuts the following day.
Various other Grammy modifications consist of the development of a finest typical 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 Awards for “Cowboy Carter.”)
The very best brand-new musician classification has actually additionally 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 Sector in Los Angeles, with elections readied to be introduced on Nov. 7.
