BTS pulls out of Grammys after Asian pop category introduction

Global K-pop sensation BTS said Wednesday they will not submit their music for next year's Grammy Awards, after the Recording Academy introduced a new Asian pop category criticised for restricting the success of regional artists.

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BTS' Grammy rebuff reignites debate over music beyond race, language

BTS' announcement Wednesday that the group would not submit its music for consideration for next year's Grammy Awards has reignited debate over whether music should be judged beyond region and language — or whether race- and region-based award categories promote diversity or undermine the principle of evaluating music on its artistic merits. In identical posts shared on their individual social media accounts, all seven members of BTS said they would forgo Grammy consideration in the hope that "m

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Grammys CEO reacts to BTS’ backing out in protest to Asian pop category

Harvey Mason Jr. also clarified that the Asian Pop category "was created to celebrate the depth, diversity and extraordinary growth of pop artistry coming out of Asia" The post Grammys CEO reacts to BTS’ backing out in protest to Asian pop category appeared first on NME.

By Alex Rigotti

BTS pulls out of Grammys after Asian pop category introduction

"We have decided not to enter the Grammys this year," BTS members said in coordinated posts on their individual Instagram accounts. The post BTS pulls out of Grammys after Asian pop category introduction appeared first on Vanguard News.

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