Recording Academy Invites Nearly 4,000 Musicians and Professionals to Join
variety.comJem Aswad Executive Editor, Music As part of its long-term effort to update and diversify its membership, the Recording Academy — home of the Grammy Awards — has extended membership invitations to more than 3,900 established music professionals spanning diverse backgrounds, genres and disciplines.
According to the announcement, the 2024 class of invitees is 45% women, 57% people of color and 47% under the age of 40. With this year’s new member invitees, the Recording Academy is on track to achieve its goal of adding 2,500 women voting members by 2025 this year — one year ahead of schedule.
Invitations must be formally accepted by July 31 for recipients to become Recording Academy members and participate in the Online Entry Process (OEP) for the upcoming Grammy Awards.
Through OEP, members can submit recordings, music videos and other eligible content for Grammy Award consideration. Individuals invited as Voting Members who accept their invitations are eligible to vote for the Grammy Awards, with the first voting ballot opening on Oct.
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