The Grammys has removed the controversial review committees from its awards process following high-profile criticism from A-list stars, including The Weeknd (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)The Recording Academy has removed controversial review committees from the Grammy Awards nominations process following criticism from A-list stars. The changes will come into effect for the 64th Grammy Awards, which are set to take place on January 31, 2022. However, all voters are allowed to cast a ballot in the four general field categories – album, record, song of the year and best new artist. ⬇️https://t.co/I8xM2wbjNT — Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) April 30, 2021The academy said the changes would help fight bloc voting. And two new categories were announced in the form of best global music performance, in the global music field, and best musica urbana album in the Latin music field.

Source: Irish Independent May 01, 2021 00:00 UTC