Entertainment
Recording Academy reminds Grammy voters of campaigning restrictions
Voting members received guidelines barring sales data, gifts, and Academy logos ahead of the 69th awards season.
The short version
- The Recording Academy issued a reminder to voting members outlining strict campaigning and solicitation rules ahead of the 69th Grammy Awards season.
- Prohibitions cover the use of commercial metrics, Academy branding, and the provision of food, alcohol, or gifts at promotional events.
- The Academy warned members that it does not provide official member contact lists to third-party vendors.
Key facts
- The Recording Academy sent an email to voting members on Sept. 2 detailing rules for For Your Consideration (FYC) communications and vote solicitation for the 69th Grammy Awards.[Billboard]
- Campaign communications are prohibited from displaying commercial data such as sales figures, streaming totals, chart positions, and RIAA certifications.[Billboard]
- FYC materials cannot include official Academy trademarks, logos, gramophone imagery, category numbers, or entry IDs, and must provide an opt-out mechanism.[Billboard]
- Promotional campaign events are barred from providing gifts, meals, alcoholic beverages, or hospitality that could suggest vote solicitation.[Billboard]
- The Academy stated that it does not distribute member contact information and advised members against vendors alleging to possess official voter lists.[Billboard]