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Grammys change country categories to separate traditional and contemporary albums

The 2026 Grammy Awards will introduce a significant change: Best country album category has been renamed best contemporary country album, and a new category, best traditional country album, has been added.

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Grammys Introduce New Country Album Category, Best New Artist Rules for 2026

Recording Academy reveals 2026 Grammy Awards will add Traditional Country Album category, implement new Best New Artist criteria, and more changes.

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Grammys add a new country album category, drawing criticism online

The Recording Academy’s decision to add a new music category called "best traditional country album" has sparked criticism online, with some speculating it’s in response to Beyoncé’s best country album win at the 2025 Grammy Awards.

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Beyoncé made country music history. The Grammys just redefined what counts.

B eyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” marked a historic moment in country music. Following its release in March 2024, Beyoncé became the ...

10 Grammy Rule Changes for 2026, Including More Liberal Policies in Best New Artist & Best Musical Theater Album

In 2024, Disney Entertainment co-chairman Dana Walden and Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. announced a new 10-year ...

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The Grammys country category change was long overdue. It's bigger than Beyoncé. | Opinion

This change reflects the evolution of country music and provides more opportunities for artists to win a Grammy. Black artists may benefit from this change by feeling empowered to embrace their ...

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The Grammys Add New Country Category for 2026

Country music is getting a new Grammy category: best traditional country album. It is the only new music category being added for the 68th annual Grammy Awards in 2026.

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