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The 2027 Grammy Awards will officially move to ABC for the first time in more than five decades, marking a major broadcast transition for the Recording Academy. The ceremony will air live from Los Angeles on 7 February 2027, while nominations are scheduled to be announced on Monday 16 November 2026.
Key Highlights
- Product Eligibility Period: 31 Aug 2025 – 28 Aug 2026
- Online Entry Period: 7 July 2026 – 21 Aug 2026
- First Round Voting: 12 – 22 Oct 2026
- 2027 Nominees Announcement: 16 Nov 2026
- Final Round Voting: 10 Dec 2026 – 7 Jan 2027
- 2027 Grammy Awards: 7 Feb 2027
Annual Grammy Membership Invitations Extend to Over 4,000 Music Professionals
09 July 2026
The Recording Academy has extended invitations to more than 4,000 established music creators and industry professionals as part of its annual membership expansion. The initiative is intended to strengthen the Academy’s membership across a broad range of genres, backgrounds and creative disciplines while continuing its mission of representing the global music community.
Grammys CEO Harvey Mason Jr. described membership as the foundation of the organisation. “Every year, we look forward to welcoming a new group of dedicated music creators and professionals through our membership invitations. Our membership is the engine of the Grammys, and we’re excited for invitees to join our vibrant community, engage with their peers and help shape the future of the music industry.”
Beyond recognition, Academy membership carries significant influence. Eligible voting members (including artists, songwriters, producers and engineers) participate in the Grammy Awards voting process, helping determine nominees and winners for Music’s Biggest Night.
Membership also provides opportunities to contribute to advocacy efforts, diversity initiatives and industry leadership, making invitations an important milestone for creators seeking a greater voice in shaping the music business.
Recording Academy Confirms New Broadcast Era Ahead Of 2027 Grammy Awards Ceremony
12 May 2026
The Recording Academy has officially confirmed that the 2027 Grammy Awards will air live on ABC, marking the first time the music awards ceremony has been broadcast on the network since 1972. The event will also be simulcast on Disney+ and Hulu as part of a wider multi-platform distribution strategy. The 2027 ceremony is scheduled to take place at the iconic Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, 7 February 2027. The announcement was made during Disney’s annual Upfront presentation in New York City.
Eligibility And Voting Dates Confirmed
The Recording Academy also confirmed the official timeline for the upcoming Grammy season. The eligibility period runs from 31 August 2025 until 28 August 2026, while nominations for the 2027 awards will be announced on 16 November 2026. Final round voting is expected to conclude in January 2027 ahead of the televised ceremony. The Academy stated that the transition to ABC represents a major step in expanding the reach of the Grammys across television and streaming audiences.
Harvey Mason Jr. Addresses Historic Broadcast Move
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. described the transition as the beginning of a “bold new chapter” for the organisation and the awards show. “The Grammys are all about celebrating the music that moves the world, and this moment is built on exactly that,” said Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Grammys. “This is an exciting time for us as an organization—a new home and a bold new chapter for the Grammy Awards. We’re just getting started and the best is yet to come.”
The Grammy Awards remain one of the music industry’s most recognised honours, with the Recording Academy representing more than 30,000 music professionals across songwriting, production, engineering and performance.
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