The Recording Academy has tweaked some of its rules for the 2026 Grammy Awards, including the addition of five new categories.

The academy on Tuesday announced the addition of a Best Asian Pop Music performance category — celebrating releases across K-pop, J-pop, C-pop and beyond — awarded to the performer.

A new Best Traditional Pop Vocal performance category will be awarded to performers whose music “cannot properly be intermingled with present forms of pop music”, according to a press release.