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Isn’t it curious how the universe seems to nudge us just when we least expect it? Today, under the communicative sway of Mercury in Gemini—known to stir up fresh ideas and bold conversations—the Recording Academy has finally hit the right note by adding a new category for Traditional Country music at the Grammys. You know, it’s like country music fans and artists have been knocking on the Academy’s door for years, whispering “Hey, what about us?” and this time, the stars aligned perfectly for that call to be answered. This new category isn’t just a trophy; it’s a heartfelt nod to the rich textures of country’s roots—from the twang of a steel guitar to the storytelling in Outlaw country—that deserve their own spotlight. So, as the cosmos encourages diversity and variety in expression, the music world is tuning in to honor these authentic, soulful sounds that might’ve been sidelined for too long. Curious to see exactly what sparked this change and how it could reshape the country music landscape? LEARN MORE.
Per Billboard, new categories are added to the Grammys from proposals made to the Recording Academy’s Awards & Nominations Committee, with each proposal being voted on by the Academy’s board of trustees.
Explaining the change, Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. told the publication: “The community of people that are making country music in all different subgenres came to us with a proposal and said we would like to have more variety in how our music is honored. They said: ‘We think we need more space for our music to be celebrated and honored.’”
He also claimed that this particular proposal had been submitted multiple times in the past, but was only approved by the board this year.
The definition for the Traditional Country category reads: “This category recognizes excellence in albums of traditional country music, both vocal and instrumental. Traditional country includes country recordings that adhere to the more traditional sound structures of the country genre, including rhythm and singing style, lyrical content, as well as traditional country instrumentation such as acoustic guitar, steel guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, piano, electric guitar, and live drums. It also includes sub-genres such as Western, Western Swing, and Outlaw country.”
“People from that community are making more music, it’s more varied, there’s different styles of writing and performing,” Mason added. “I’m hopeful that that community understands that the academy is doing what it always does, which is stay in tune with what’s happening in their genre.”
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