The Grammys are introducing new rules for Best New Artist categories starting in 2026 and new Country categories

The Grammys are introducing some changes to its categories, including new rules for Best New Artist and some breakdowns of the country genre.
The Recording Academy announced on Thursday (June 12) that some rules for the 2026 Grammy Awards are getting tweaked, including carving out a new stand-alone category for Best Album Cover.
One of the biggest changes is the creation of two separate categories for country music: Best Traditional Country Album and Best Contemporary Country Album. Previously,