Recording Academy Issues Several Changes For 2025 Grammys [Video]

The Recording Academy has issued a number of rule changes and updates for the 2025 Grammy Awards. Some of the key updates include adjustments to eligibility criteria, category renaming and an introduction of new guidelines for several categories. Read more about these changes and how they will affect artists inside.

These amendments were voted on and passed at the Recording Academy’s semiannual Board of Trustees meeting in May 2024. All changes will be effective immediately for the upcoming Grammy Awards next year. Some of the updates include adjustments to eligibility, category renaming and new guidelines for categories including Songwriter Of The Year, Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, and Best Dance/Electronic Music Album among others.

See the 2025 Grammy Awards Eligibility, Criteria & Submission Guidelines Amendments below:

All eligible-credited Featured Artists with under 50% playtime will be awarded a Winners’ Certificate for all genre album categories, with the exception of the Best Musical Theater Album, …