The process leading up to the Grammy Awards

The Grammy Award process begins with members and label submitting entries to be screened for eligibility and category placement. The voting members that are involved in the creative and technical processes of musical recordings would then participate in the nomination process to select the five finalist in eacc category. The next/final round of voting will determine the Grammy category winners. 

After Recording Academy members, artist and record labels submit recordings and music videos to be considered for recognition of a Grammy Awards. After submissions are all in more than 150 industry experts come together from various fields to verify all recordings meet specific qualifications and are placed into the right category. The winners are selected after two rounds of voting and are only revealed live during the Grammy Awards Telecast. 

Below you can find very important dates and membership and submission dates. Go over to their website and learn more about networking events, dental assistance and member dues. The value and benefits of this membership is priceless for those trying to break into the industry in a major way.

Important Dates (subject to change)

July 31: All members must be renewed in order to submit product for GRAMMY consideration.

August 1: Member submissions open.

August 29: Member submissions close.

September 15: All members must be activated to receive first round of ballots.

November 15: All members must be activated to receive a final round ballot, and GRAMMY Awards Telecast tickets. 

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