The Recording Academy Announces Changes to the 69th Grammy Awards Categories
錄音學院宣佈第 69 屆格萊美獎類別變更
Introduction
The Recording Academy has shared details about new award categories and updated eligibility rules for the 2027 ceremony.
錄音學院分享了關於 2027 年頒獎典禮新獎項類別及更新後資格規則的詳細資訊。
Main Body
The Academy is introducing five new categories: Best Asian Pop Music Performance, Best Latin Song, Best R&B Collaboration or Duo/Group Performance, Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance, and Best Traditional Folk Album. These changes aim to create a clear difference between traditional and modern music. Furthermore, the Academy has renamed two existing categories; 'Best R&B Performance' is now 'Best R&B Solo Performance,' and 'Best Folk Album' is now 'Best Contemporary Folk Album.'
學院正引入五個新類別：最佳亞洲流行音樂表現、最佳拉丁歌曲、最佳 R&B 合作或雙人/團體表現、最佳傳統流行人聲表現，以及最佳傳統民謠專輯。這些變更旨在創造傳統音樂與現代音樂之間的明確區分。此外，學院重新命名了兩個現有類別；「最佳 R&B 表現」現更名為「最佳 R&B 獨唱表現」，而「最佳民謠專輯」則更名為「最佳當代民謠專輯」。
These updates are a response to the growing global popularity of music and the success of non-Western genres. For example, the new Asian pop category—which includes K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop—follows the success of the song 'Golden' from 'KPop Demon Hunters.' Similarly, the Best Latin Song category was created after artist Bad Bunny won Album of the Year with a Spanish-language record. Consequently, the Academy is trying to connect more with global markets, having already added more Korean and Latino professionals to the voting members.
這些更新是為了回應全球音樂普及度的增長以及非西方曲風的成功。例如，包含 K-pop、J-pop 和 C-pop 在內的新亞洲流行類別，是繼《KPop Demon Hunters》中的歌曲〈Golden〉取得成功後而設。同樣地，「最佳拉丁歌曲」類別是在藝人 Bad Bunny 以西班牙語專輯贏得「年度專輯」後所創建。因此，學院正努力與全球市場建立更多聯繫，並已增加更多韓國與拉丁美洲的專業人士加入投票成員。
There are also changes to the 'Best New Artist' rules. Artists can now be submitted for this award up to four times instead of three. This means performers like Ravyn Lenae and Ella Langley, who had already reached the old limit, are now eligible again. The process for the 69th awards begins with online entries on July 7, followed by voting in October and the announcement of nominees on November 16.
「最佳新進藝人」的規則也有變動。藝人現在最多可被提交四次提名，而非三次。這意味著像 Ravyn Lenae 和 Ella Langley 這樣已經達到舊限制的表演者，現在再次符合資格。第 69 屆獎項的流程將於 7 月 7 日開始網上報名，隨後於 10 月投票，並於 11 月 16 日公布提名名單。
Conclusion
These new rules will be used for the ceremony on February 7 in Los Angeles.
這些新規則將適用於 2 月 7 日在洛杉磯舉行的頒獎典禮。
Vocabulary Learning
🚀 The 'Logic Connector' Leap
At the A2 level, students often use simple sentences like "The music is popular. The Academy added new categories." To reach B2, you must stop using "and" for everything and start using Logical Connectors. These words act as bridges, telling the reader why something is happening.
🔍 Analysis of the Text
Look at how the article connects ideas. It doesn't just list facts; it shows cause and effect:
- "Furthermore" Used to add more information of the same importance. (A2 equivalent: Also)
- "Consequently" Used to show the result of an action. (A2 equivalent: So)
- "Similarly" Used to show two things are almost the same. (A2 equivalent: Like this)
🛠️ How to Upgrade Your Speaking/Writing
| A2 Style (Simple) | B2 Style (Sophisticated) | Connector Used |
|---|---|---|
| I like K-pop. I like J-pop. | I enjoy K-pop; similarly, I am a fan of J-pop. | Similarly |
| The song was a hit. The artist won. | The song was a hit; consequently, the artist won. | Consequently |
| I study English. I study French. | I study English; furthermore, I am learning French. | Furthermore |
💡 Pro Tip for B2 Fluency
When you use Consequently or Furthermore, you are not just adding words; you are organizing your thoughts. This is the primary difference between a basic speaker and a fluent one. Instead of short, choppy sentences, you create a "flow" that guides the listener through your logic.