Reviving Vintage Hits: Grammy Nomination Strategies for Old-Ass Songs
As older songs find new life through platforms like TikTok, artists are exploring ways to get these tracks nominated at the Grammy Awards. One option is submitting a live version of the song, recorded within the past five years, which has been successful for artists like John Legend and Adele. Another approach is making the song a duet or collaboration, as seen with Dolly Parton's "Jolene" featuring Pentatonix. Remixing the track and adding new elements can also help, but it must meet the Recording Academy's criteria for a unique performance. Lastly, shooting a new music video for an older song can make it eligible for a Grammy nomination. The success of Lizzo's "Truth Hurts" serves as a reminder to take chances and submit older songs for consideration.