Grammys hint at change to controversial Asian pop category following BTS boycott
The organizer of the Grammy Awards hinted at a possible change to the “Best Asian Pop Music Performance” category following BTS’ refusal to submit its music for consideration. Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, which organizes the Grammy Awards, released a statement addressing concerns over the new category on Friday, according to reports published Saturday by multiple outlets,…
The Recording Academy, which organizes the Grammy Awards, suggested a potential alteration to the "Best Asian Pop Music Performance" category following BTS' decision not to submit its music for consideration. Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, announced this on Friday, according to reports published on Saturday by outlets such as Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, and Rolling Stone.
Mason expressed that multiple conversations with stakeholders over the past two weeks revealed that some artists in the category felt the recognition did not align with the music they create, as per Billboard. The Recording Academy's management and Board are committed to addressing this progress and ensuring the musicians they intend to honor are truly recognized in their actions, Mason added.
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