The Recording Academy has implemented five new award categories and revised several eligibility protocols to better align with contemporary global music trends.

錄音學院設立了五個新獎項類別並修訂了多項參賽資格協議，以更好地符合當前全球音樂趨勢。

The institutional restructuring is highlighted by the introduction of the 'Best Asian Pop Music Performance' category, designed to recognize works originating from or recognized within Asian markets, including K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop. This addition has precipitated a dichotomy in stakeholder reception. Certain industry figures, such as vocalist Sunidhi Chauhan, characterize the move as a positive development for the visibility of Asian musicians. Conversely, critics have posited that the creation of regionalized categories constitutes 'tokenism,' suggesting that such a framework may marginalize non-Western artists by segregating them from primary award categories. Furthermore, the temporal alignment of this announcement with the military discharge and reunification of the group BTS has led to external speculation regarding the group's potential for future accolades, despite the Academy's assertion that the category was not designed for any specific entity.

此次機構重組的重點在於引入「最佳亞洲流行音樂表演」類別，旨在表彰源自或在亞洲市場獲得認可的作品，包括 K-pop、J-pop 與 C-pop。此舉引發了利益相關者的兩極反應。部分業界人士，如歌手 Sunidhi Chauhan，將此舉視為提升亞洲音樂人能見度的正面發展。相反，批評者則認為建立區域化類別屬於「象徵主義」，暗示此類框架可能會將非西方藝術家從主獎項中分離，進而使其被邊緣化。此外，由於此項宣布的時間點與 BTS 成員退伍及團體重聚重疊，儘管學院聲稱該類別並非為特定對象設計，但外界仍對該團體未來獲獎的潛力產生揣測。

Beyond the Asian pop sector, the Academy has diversified its taxonomic structure by introducing 'Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance' for music distinct from current pop forms, and 'Best Latin Song' to honor Spanish-language songwriting. The R&B and Folk genres have undergone similar bifurcations; specifically, the 'Best Folk Album' category has been redesignated as 'Best Contemporary Folk Album,' accompanied by the creation of a 'Best Traditional Folk Album' award. Additionally, the R&B category now distinguishes between solo performances and collaborations or group efforts.

除亞洲流行音樂領域外，學院透過引入針對與現行流行形式有所區別之音樂的「最佳傳統流行人聲表演」，以及表彰西班牙語創作的「最佳拉丁歌曲」，使其分類結構更加多元。R&B 與民謠類別也經歷了類似的分拆；具體而言，「最佳民謠專輯」類別被重新命名為「最佳當代民謠專輯」，並同步創立「最佳傳統民謠專輯」獎。此外，R&B 類別現在區分獨唱表演與合作或團體作品。

Administrative adjustments to eligibility and recognition have also been codified. The submission limit for the 'Best New Artist' category has been increased from three to four attempts to accommodate the prolonged trajectory of modern artist breakthroughs. Eligibility for this category remains contingent upon a screening committee's assessment of industry impact and the absence of prior nominations. Moreover, digital-only albums are now eligible for 'Best Album Notes' and 'Best Historical Album.' The Academy has also expanded the distribution of statuettes and certificates to include songwriters and composers of original material on winning albums in most genre categories, aligning their recognition with that of producers and engineers.

關於參賽資格與認可的行政調整也已正式納入規範。為了適應現代藝術家成名路徑拉長的趨勢，「最佳新人」類別的提交限制從三次增加至四次。該類別的資格仍取決於篩選委員會對其業界影響力的評估，以及此前未曾獲提名的條件。此外，僅限數位發行的專輯現在有資格競逐「最佳專輯註釋」與「最佳歷史專輯」。學院還擴大了獎盃與證書的發放範圍，將大多數類型類別中獲獎專輯的原創詞曲作者納入其中，使其認可程度與製作人及工程師一致。

The Recording Academy has expanded its categorical scope and modified its submission rules to reflect the current globalized state of the music industry.

錄音學院擴大了類別範圍並修改了提交規則，以反映目前全球化之音樂產業現狀。