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The Online Entry Process For The 2024 GRAMMYs Explained: How To Submit, Upcoming Deadlines & Webinars, GRAMMY Nominations & Voting Process, And More
With the 2024 GRAMMYs season now in full effect, the Recording Academy has produced a helpful, detailed guide to the Online Entry Process for those looking to submit their music and works for GRAMMY consideration at the 66th GRAMMY Awards.
Recording Academy/Jul 17, 2023 - 01:25 pm
Updated Sunday, July 23, to add the video tutorial of the Online Entry Process for the 2024 GRAMMYs.
As recently announced, the 2024 GRAMMYs are returning to the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 4. But before the music industry celebrates Music’s Biggest Night, artists, creators, and the whole music biz will begin the journey to next year's GRAMMY Awards with the Recording Academy’s Online Entry Process (OEP), the annual window in which all recordings, videos, and more are submitted to be included on the GRAMMY ballot.
As the Online Entry Process for the 2024 GRAMMYs, officially known as the 66th GRAMMY Awards, opens today (Monday, July 17), the Recording Academy has produced a helpful guide explaining the process and upcoming deadlines.
For those looking to submit their music and works for GRAMMY consideration at the upcoming 2024 GRAMMYs, read our detailed explainer in full below.
What is the Online Entry Process and how does it work?
Marking the first step toward participating in the GRAMMY Awards Process every year, the annual Online Entry Process is the period when registered Media Companies and Recording Academy Members (Voting and Professional) can submit music and works for GRAMMY consideration at the GRAMMY Awards.
While the total amount of entries varies each year, the Recording Academy can receive as many as 20,000 entries during a GRAMMY season. Once we receive submissions, each entry is individually vetted by a member of the Recording Academy’s Awards staff to determine eligibility.
After submissions are received during the Online Entry Process, the Recording Academy's voting membership votes on said submissions across two rounds: First Round Voting determines the nominees for the majority of the 94 categories at the annual GRAMMY Awards, while Final Round Voting determines the ultimate GRAMMY winners.
Who can submit entries during the Online Entry Process?
Only registered Media Companies and Recording Academy Members (Voting and Professional) can make submissions for GRAMMY consideration through the Online Entry Process. The Recording Academy defines a media company as a legitimate business entity whose core business function is to create, aggregate and promote audio and/or video content for multiple artists for commercial purposes, and that must have verifiable product in national U.S. commercial distribution on our approved streaming platforms within the current eligibility period. It cannot just be an imprint in name only for a single or small number of artists.
When does Media Company registration open?
Media Company Registration will open Monday, July 10, at 9 a.m. PT/noon ET and will close on Thursday, Aug. 24, 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET.
Existing or new Media Companies may register here. Media Companies will receive further information by email pending registration approval. Reference the Online Entry Process Timetable for more information.
When does the Online Entry Process open?
The Online Entry Process for the 2024 GRAMMYs opens Monday, July 17, 2023, at 9 a.m. PT/noon ET and closes Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET.
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IMPORTANT: There is only one round in which to make entries during the Online Entry Process. We encourage everyone to submit their entries as early as possible so that the Recording Academy’s Awards team can assist with any questions in a timely manner.
What is the eligibility period for submissions for the 2024 GRAMMYs?
The eligibility period for the 2024 GRAMMYs is for recordings released Oct. 1, 2022, through Sept. 15, 2023. All eligible awards entries must be released within this timeframe.
Only recordings that are commercially released in the United States are eligible for consideration. Please note that credits submitted at the time of entry are considered final and determine which credited individuals are eligible for GRAMMY statuettes or certificates.
Who can vote for the 2024 GRAMMYs?
Each year, the GRAMMY Award is voted on by the Recording Academy's voting membership, which is composed of music creators, including artists, producers, songwriters, and engineers. Registered Companies are not permitted to vote in the GRAMMY Awards Process.
Upcoming Informational Webinars & Social Media Panels
To provide further education on the Online Entry Process, the Recording Academy has produced a helpful, step-by-step walkthrough video of the Online Entry Process for the 2024 GRAMMYs. The video gives a complete overview of the Online Entry Process, provides step-by-step instructions, addresses frequently asked questions, and offers an inside look at what the Online Entry Process website looks like. Plus, the video includes a Q&A with the Recording Academy Awards team.
The Recording Academy will host an upcoming webinar, happening during the inaugural New Member Welcome Week, on Thursday, August 24, at 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET live on Zoom. This webinar will help guide new Recording Academy members through the GRAMMY Awards full-cycle journey and ensure they are prepared for the Online Entry Process. Register for the webinar now.
The Recording Academy will also host a series of online conversations on Instagram Live and Twitter Spaces. Hosted by a Recording Academy Awards staff, each session will focus on a specific genre and will feature multiple Academy members, who will discuss the Online Entry Process. See the full schedule of online conversations below:
General Online Entry Process Panel With The Recording Academy Awards Team
Date: Monday, July 17, at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET
Location: Watch live on the Recording Academy's Twitter page
Guests: Michael Almanza, Director – Awards
Lisa Goich-Andreadis, Director – Awards
Len Brown, Senior Project Manager – Awards
Julie Smith, Manager – Awards
Songwriter of the Year
Date: Monday, July 17, at 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET
Location: Watch live on the Recording Academy's Instagram page
Guests: Susan Stewart, Managing Director of the Recording Academy's Songwriters & Composers Wing
Evan Bogart, Chair of the Recording Academy's Songwriters & Composers Wing
Host: Sean Riley, Managing Director, Awards, the Recording Academy
Jazz
Date: Tuesday, July 25, at 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET
Location: Watch live on the Recording Academy's Instagram page
Guests: Terri Lyne Carrington, four-time GRAMMY-winning drummer, composer, producer, and educator
Sara Gazarek, two-time GRAMMY-nominated jazz vocalist
John Beasley, two-time GRAMMY-winning pianist, composer and arranger
Host: Lisa Goich-Andreadis, Director, Awards, the Recording Academy
Global Music
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 1, at 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET
Location: Watch live on the Recording Academy's Instagram page
Guests: TBD
Host: Shawn Thwaites, Project Manager, Awards, the Recording Academy
Spoken Word
Date: Tuesday, Aug.15, at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET
Location: Watch live on the Recording Academy's Instagram page
Guests: TBD
Host: Jalyn Nelson, Project Manager, Awards, the Recording Academy
American Roots
Date: Monday, August 28, at 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET
Location: Watch live on the Recording Academy's Instagram page
Guests: TBD
Host: Ralph Olivarez, Senior Manager, Awards, the Recording Academy
If you have any other questions regarding the 2024 GRAMMY Awards season, read our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section, view the official GRAMMY Awards Rules and Guidelines, and visit the GRAMMY Award Update Center for a list of real-time changes to the GRAMMY Awards process.
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The Recording Academy Announces Inaugural New Member Welcome Week For 2023 New Member Class: See The Full Schedule
Here's what will go down during the first-ever New Member Welcome Week, an immersive introduction to the world's leading community of music professionals and all our affiliates, Chapters and initiatives.
Recording Academy/Aug 17, 2023 - 09:23 pm
Without Membership, the Recording Academy couldn't exist — and every new class helps engender a stronger, vibrant and more diverse music community.
This year's new member class provides a crucial opportunity to connect with, welcome, and engage active creators in meaningful ways that deepens their relationship with the Academy and our mission.
In celebration of the new class, the Academy is proud to present New Member Welcome Week, which provides platforms for members to tell their unique stories and learn how membership is imperative to drive change at the Academy — and the music industry at large.
Here is a rundown of New Member Welcome Week events — whichever one(s) you can make it to, we'll see you there!
New York Chapter New Member Breakfast
Join the New York Chapter for a breakfast event welcoming the Class of 2023. Build connections with chapter leadership and learn about their vision for the Recording Academy. Welcome remarks by Torae Carr, New York Chapter President.
Meet The S&C Wing Team
Join the Recording Academy Songwriters & Computers Wing team in welcoming our 2023 Membership Class. Get the know the S&C Wing Team and learn more about the resources available to you as a new S&C Wing Member!
Membership & Mentorship with GRAMMY U
Take a deeper dive into all things GRAMMY U. Learn about our mentorship program and how you can give back by helping the future leaders of the music industry.
New Member Mixer
Join the Recording Academy Pacific Northwest Chapter as we welcome our new member class of 2023. In this one hour virtual member mix you can meet chapter staff and elected leaders, network with other members, and learn about local and national Recording Academy engagement opportunities. Live performance by Halley Greg.
Meet The P&E Wing
Join members of the Producers & Engineers Wing leadership as they dive into the initiatives and motivations that keep them involved with the Wing.
Florida Chapter New Member Mix
Join the Florida Chapter staff and Board President in welcoming our 2023 Membership Class! Learn more about chapter opportunities available to you as a member.
Memphis Chapter New Member Mix
Join the Memphis Chapter as we welcome our new member Class of 2023. During this virtual mixer, you will have the opportunity to connect with fellow new members from across the Memphis Chapter region, and engage with Chapter staff.
Meet MusiCares: An Overview Of MusiCares Services
Join MusiCares to learn about the scope of our available services and programs, as well as our eligibility requirements and request process. Q&A to follow.
New Member Mixer
New Members are invited to join the San Francisco Chapter to discover opportunities for engagement from California to Colorado. Meet your fellow new members and join the open discussion to find your points of interest across the Academy. Welcome remarks by SF Chapter President Nona Brown.
Meet Your Advocacy Team!
Learn about the work the Recording Academy does year-round to advocate for music creators and discover how you can join this work and make an impact.
Philadelphia Chapter New Member Mix
Join us for a Virtual New Member Mix to meet the Philadelphia Chapter, learn about upcoming initiatives/programs, and connect with your Class of 2023 peers! Listen to welcome remarks from Chapter President Catherine Marie Charlton. The Zoom link will be provided one hour before.
Los Angeles Chapter New Member Welcome Week Open House
Join us for a casual meet and greet for an opportunity to connect, share ideas and get to know the Los Angeles Chapter and key voices within the Recording Academy.
GRAMMY Online Entry Process Explained
A detailed overview of the online entry process with Q&A. Members of the Awards team and Membership are available for questions as attendees see a full platform demo and Awards presentation.
New York Chapter New Member Mix
Join the New York Chapter Class of 2023 for an evening of networking. Get to know each other by participating in a series of breakout sessions aimed at allowing new members to connect on a more personal level. Professional icebreaker questions will be provided.
Virtual Member Mix
Meet your fellow 2023 Classmates! Join us via Zoom to hang out with other Midwest creators, your elected leaders, and Chicago Chapter Staff! You will have the opportunity to ask all those questions you have about what it means to be a Recording Academy member.
IG Live: #DistrictAdvocate
Join Todd Dupler and Michael Lewan from the Advocacy team on Instagram Live for a lively overview of #DistrictAdvocate — the largest grassroots advocacy movement for music — and learn how you can get involved!
New Member Mix
Join Armand Hutton, Nashville Chapter President, Board members and staff for a Member Mix welcoming our new member class of 2023. Enjoy special guest performances, and complimentary bites and beverages while networking with our Chapter members.
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Learn How The GRAMMY Awards Journey Works With This Interactive Online Hub: GRAMMY Submissions, Voting, Nominations & Beyond
With this dynamic, informative, easy-to-use online resource, learn how the GRAMMYs process works — from GRAMMY voting to GRAMMY nominations to GRAMMY night.
Recording Academy/Jul 31, 2023 - 03:51 pm
GRAMMY night is Music's Biggest Night — but it takes the whole year to get there.
If the GRAMMYs process seems fairly elaborate, that's because it is. It’s built on a finely tuned system that ensures the most fair, accurate and transparent process possible. And now, the Recording Academy is giving an inside look into the annual GRAMMY Awards process like never before.
The Recording Academy just unveiled a dynamic online hub giving artists, music professionals and music fans alike a deep dive into the annual GRAMMY Awards process. The reimagined GRAMMY Awards journey page, launched today, offers an interactive, engaging online resource for anyone looking to learn more about the inner mechanics behind the GRAMMYs.
A comprehensive resource and online hub for all things GRAMMYs, the page explains the GRAMMY Award process in full, from submissions to GRAMMY voting to GRAMMY nominations and beyond, offering users many opportunities to dig deeper throughout the experience. It also includes a timeline of key GRAMMY dates and deadlines and overall GRAMMY Awards milestones.
The GRAMMY Awards journey page is a 24/7, 365 resource for Recording Academy voting members, artists and media companies submitting GRAMMY-eligible product, and nominees as well as everyday music fans.
Click here to get started and explore the GRAMMY Awards process in full.
The Recording Academy's 2023 New Member Class
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The Recording Academy Proudly Invites Nearly 3,700 Music Creators & Professionals To Join Its 2023 New Member Class
The newly invited members epitomize the Recording Academy's mission to reflect the vibrant global music community we proudly serve. The deadline to accept invitations to participate in the entire process for the 2024 GRAMMY Awards is Friday, July 14.
Recording Academy/Jun 21, 2023 - 04:58 pm
As part of our annual marquee membership initiative, the Recording Academy has today officially extended invitations to nearly 3,700 music creators and industry professionals to join its 2023 New Member Class. Of the total invitations sent today, more than 2,800 invitees qualify to become Voting Members and more than 800 invitees qualify to become Professional Members.
Newly invited members must accept invitations to join the Recording Academy by Friday, July 14, in order to participate in the entire process for the 2024 GRAMMY Awards, officially known as the 66th GRAMMY Awards. See below for a full list of upcoming deadlines pertaining to the 2023 New Member Class invitations.
Spanning a wide range of genres, crafts, backgrounds, and regions across the music industry, these exceptional invitees epitomize the essence of music – leading the direction of our creative community, bringing forth ideas to propel positive progress, and expanding our mission to cultivate a more enriching world for creators. The Recording Academy invites them as members, but also as torchbearers of our mission to reflect the vibrant global music community we proudly serve.
From voting at the annual GRAMMY Awards to advocating for music people to championing music education and philanthropy, our membership powers everything we do at the Recording Academy. Each year, our membership continues to grow and evolve to reflect the ever-changing music industry, with every new class and every new member helping to cultivate a stronger, more vibrant, and more diverse music community.
As active members of the Recording Academy, members play a vital role in shaping the future of the music industry locally via their respective Chapters as well as nationally. Only Recording Academy members, in addition to media companies, can submit their music and works for GRAMMY Awards consideration. Voting Members also determine the annual GRAMMY nominees and ultimate winners each year. As well, members can propose amendments to the official GRAMMY Awards Rules and Guidelines, including proposals for new GRAMMY categories and major changes to pre-existing categories. Members can also run for a Recording Academy Board position or Committee, vote in Chapter elections, participate in member-only programs, and support fellow musicians through advocacy.
"Our members' active participation is instrumental to fulfilling the Recording Academy's mission of serving music and all people who make it possible," Kelley Purcell, Vice President of Membership & Industry Relations for the Recording Academy, says. "We encourage our newly invited members to join the Academy and take part in serving, celebrating, and advocating for their fellow creators year-round and drive positive change in the name of music."
Read more below for important information and upcoming deadlines related to Recording Academy membership.
Upcoming Events & Resources For Members:
For current and newly invited members looking for more information about Recording Academy membership, watch an Instagram Live conversation below and on the official Recording Academy Instagram page. The conversation features new member class invitees Myles Frost, Rap-Unzel and Chrissy Metz and is moderated by Ashley Thomas, Sr. Director of Member Outreach & Systems at the Recording Academy.
For new members looking to maximize their Recording Academy membership, read our official membership resource guide to learn more about the Academy, our affiliates, and our membership and advocacy efforts. Here, you can learn how you can get involved with the Academy, including service and advocacy opportunities, Chapter information, annual programs, and more.
Mark your calendar now: The Recording Academy is hosting our inaugural New Member Welcome Week to celebrate and welcome our newest members. Taking place Monday, Aug. 21 — Friday, Aug. 25, New Member Welcome Week will offer virtual and in-person opportunities to connect with your fellow new members and Academy leaders. Additional details will be shared soon.
Upcoming Key Dates & Deadlines:
Friday, July 14: Deadline to accept membership invitation to participate in the entire 2024 GRAMMY Awards process
Recording Academy Membership Overview:
The Recording Academy offers three membership types:
Voting Membership is for performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, instrumentalists, and other creators currently working in the recording industry.
Professional Membership is for music business professionals whose full-time, primary business activity directly supports music creators such as music executives (e.g., labels and label distributors, publishers, promoters, performing rights organizations), creator representatives (e.g., agents, managers, lawyers, publicists), industry writers (e.g., authors, journalists), and music educators (e.g., college/university educators, music/trade school educators).
GRAMMY U Membership is for students currently enrolled full-time in a college, university or trade school with a desire to work in the recording industry upon graduation.
Please join us in celebrating these extraordinary new member invitees and welcoming them into our Recording Academy in the name of music. Share the news of your membership on social media. Tag and follow the Recording Academy on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn and use the hashtag #IAmTheAcademy in your social media posts.
Learn more about Recording Academy membership and membership benefits as well as the Recording Academy's various wings and Chapters.
Read exciting reactions from some of the newest Recording Academy members and invitees below.