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Grammys respond to BTS snubbing awards show
Far Out Magazine • • general
Key Points:
- BTS announced they will not submit their latest album "Arirang" for Grammy consideration, expressing a desire for their music to be appreciated without regional or language divisions.
- Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. expressed sadness over BTS' decision but stated he respects their choice as fellow music creators.
- Mason clarified that the upcoming ‘Best Asian Pop Music Performance’ category, set for 2027, aims to celebrate and spotlight Asian pop artists rather than divide them.
- He emphasized that artists submitting in genre-specific categories can still compete in the General Field categories like ‘Record of the Year’ and ‘Album of the Year,’ highlighting that recognition in these areas is not mutually exclusive.
