Grammy Changes: New Categories and Rules for 2026
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The Grammys have introduced a new Traditional Country category following proposals from the country music community, aiming to better recognize the genre's diversity and traditional sounds, as explained by Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr.
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