Who Decides Grammy Winners
The Recording Academy, also known as the Grammy organization, decides who wins the Grammys. Its voting members are music professionals, including artists, producers, engineers, and songwriters. These members vote on nominations and final winners across all categories.
How the Voting Process Works
First, Academy members submit entries for eligible releases. A screening committee reviews submissions and creates the final nomination ballot. Then, voting members receive the ballot and select winners. Votes are counted by an independent accounting firm to ensure accuracy and integrity.
Who Is Eligible to Vote
Voting members must have notable credits on commercially released music. Membership is divided into 19 branches based on roles, such as performance, production, and composition. Only members in relevant branches vote in specific categories to ensure expertise. The full process is detailed on the Recording Academy website Grammy Awards Process.
