{"id":2798,"date":"2021-05-28T21:55:07","date_gmt":"2021-05-28T21:55:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/05\/28\/the-grammy-process-for-independent-musicians\/"},"modified":"2021-05-28T21:55:07","modified_gmt":"2021-05-28T21:55:07","slug":"the-grammy-process-for-independent-musicians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/05\/28\/the-grammy-process-for-independent-musicians\/","title":{"rendered":"The Grammy process for independent musicians"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span 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ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/05\/28\/the-grammy-process-for-independent-musicians\/#How_to_get_nominated_for_a_Grammy_as_an_independent_musician\" >How to get nominated for a Grammy as an independent musician.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/05\/28\/the-grammy-process-for-independent-musicians\/#But_why_are_the_Grammys_important_to_indie_musicians\" >But why are the Grammys important to indie musicians?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/05\/28\/the-grammy-process-for-independent-musicians\/#What_are_the_Grammys\" >What are the Grammys?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/05\/28\/the-grammy-process-for-independent-musicians\/#How_did_the_Grammys_start\" >How did the Grammys start?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/05\/28\/the-grammy-process-for-independent-musicians\/#What_are_the_eligibility_requirements_for_Grammy_submissions\" >What are the eligibility requirements for Grammy submissions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/05\/28\/the-grammy-process-for-independent-musicians\/#Are_other_credited_personnel_also_eligible\" >Are other credited personnel also eligible?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/05\/28\/the-grammy-process-for-independent-musicians\/#Whats_the_difference_between_a_Grammy_entry_and_a_nomination\" >What\u2019s the difference between a Grammy entry and a nomination?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/05\/28\/the-grammy-process-for-independent-musicians\/#How_are_entries_submitted_for_the_Grammys\" >How are entries submitted for the Grammys?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/05\/28\/the-grammy-process-for-independent-musicians\/#Who_actually_votes_on_the_Grammys\" >Who actually votes on the Grammys?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/05\/28\/the-grammy-process-for-independent-musicians\/#How_do_I_join_the_Recording_Academy\" >How do I join the Recording Academy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/05\/28\/the-grammy-process-for-independent-musicians\/#How_does_the_Grammy_voting_process_work\" >How does the Grammy voting process work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/05\/28\/the-grammy-process-for-independent-musicians\/#What_are_the_Latin_Grammys_and_how_are_they_different\" >What are the Latin Grammys, and how are they different?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/05\/28\/the-grammy-process-for-independent-musicians\/#Can_independent_artists_get_nominated_for_a_Grammy_and_can_they_win\" >Can independent artists get nominated for a Grammy, and can they win?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/05\/28\/the-grammy-process-for-independent-musicians\/#How_does_a_Grammy_nomination_affect_a_musicians_career\" >How does a Grammy nomination affect a musician\u2019s career?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/craighordlow.com\/index.php\/2021\/05\/28\/the-grammy-process-for-independent-musicians\/#What_can_indie_artists_do_to_get_nominated_for_a_Grammy\" >What can indie artists do to get nominated for a Grammy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_nominated_for_a_Grammy_as_an_independent_musician\"><\/span><b>How to get nominated for a Grammy as an independent musician.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span>For most viewers and musicians, the Grammy awards are what we see on TV: big-time artists and much-hyped newcomers accepting trophies in a night dominated by the major players in the music industry. But here\u2019s the big, not-so-well-kept secret: there are tons more awards across dozens of categories that aren\u2019t shown on TV, many of which are won by indie artists. DIY musicians can be nominated for Grammys, and they can absolutely win. In the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/music-news\/over-50-current-and-former-cd-baby-artists-nominated-for-2020-grammys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>past <\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/news\/exciting-year-for-independent-musicians-nominated-for-grammy-awards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>few <\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/music-news\/big-independent-showing-2018-grammy-awards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>years<\/span><\/a><span>, CD Baby artists have made huge showings at the ceremony in many categories.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"But_why_are_the_Grammys_important_to_indie_musicians\"><\/span><span>But why are the Grammys important to indie musicians?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>Why even concern yourself with being nominated or winning? For starters, it can be a huge step in an artist\u2019s career. Even a nomination in your given genre can bring increased attention to your music. The phrase \u201cGrammy-nominated\/winning artist\u201d is a huge selling point to stick on a press release or add to your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/music-promotion\/how-to-write-a-stand-out-biography-as-a-musician\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>bio<\/span><\/a><span>. It lends legitimacy and carries a weight that still means something even in the modern music industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>In the following article, we\u2019ll provide a history of the Grammys, walk you through the whole process, from eligibility to nomination to voting, and hear from a few independent musicians whose careers got a big bump along the way. Read on to learn everything you wanted to know about the golden gramophone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Grammys\"><\/span><b>What are the Grammys?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span>As the last of the four major American entertainment awards to be founded, the Grammys are the baby of the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) family. These awards are given annually to outstanding achievements in their respective fields: the Academy Awards (Oscars), founded in 1929 to recognize achievements in film; the Tonys, founded in 1947 to recognize achievements in theater; the Emmys, founded in 1949 to recognize achievements in television; and finally the Grammys, founded in 1959 to recognize achievements in the music industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_did_the_Grammys_start\"><\/span><b>How did the Grammys start?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>While the Grammys are mostly seen as a cog in the major label, big business music industry machine, the creation of the award itself has DIY foundations. During the planning for the Hollywood Walk of Fame project in the 1950s, it was decided that nominees from the music industry must have achieved sales of either one million records (songs) or 250,000 albums.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The music executives who were on the planning committee realized those stipulations would prevent many worthy candidates from induction. So, they did what any do-it-yourselfer would do: they created their own academy (the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences) and their own award, the Grammy. The first ceremony was held on May 4, 1959, with Henry Mancini receiving Album of the Year for <\/span><i><span>The Music from Peter Gunn<\/span><\/i><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_eligibility_requirements_for_Grammy_submissions\"><\/span><b>What are the eligibility requirements for Grammy submissions?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Like the other major American entertainment awards, the Grammys are completely open for all artists to have their music submitted. To be eligible for submission, a release only needs to meet three requirements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Release date:<\/b><span> For the upcoming 2022 Grammy ceremony, submissions must have been distributed between September 1, 2020 and September 30, 2021.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Length:<\/b><span> To be considered for album submission, a recording must contain at least five different tracks with a total playing time of 15 minutes, or a total playing time of 30 minutes with no minimum track amount. Singles have no such requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Format:<\/b><span> A submitted recording must be available for sale either in physical \u201cbrick and mortar\u201d stores or online via digital download, or via a recognized streaming platform. A recording must meet the industry minimum standard 16-bit, 44.1 kHz rates. Each submitted song must have proper metadata credits (songwriters, producers, etc.) and International Standard Recording Codes (ISRCs) for each track.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Original material:\u00a0<\/strong>Starting with the 2023 Grammys, an album must contain greater than 75 percent of newly recorded (within five years of the release date), recordings that have not been released prior. Currently the rule is 50 percent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_other_credited_personnel_also_eligible\"><\/span>Are other credited personnel also eligible?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes! For the 2022 Grammy ceremony and all ceremonies in the future, all credited artists (including featured artists), songwriters of new material, producers, recording engineers, mixers and mastering engineers are eligible to be nominated and win, at least in the Album Of The Year category. Previously, all artists, songwriters, producers, recording engineers, mixers and mastering engineers were required to be credited with at least 33 percent or more of playing time. Now they\u2019re eligible as long as they\u2019re credited.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_difference_between_a_Grammy_entry_and_a_nomination\"><\/span><b>What\u2019s the difference between a Grammy entry and a nomination?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>This distinction in terminology can be confusing. An entry is a recording that has been submitted to the Recording Academy for Grammy consideration. If that recording meets the eligibility requirements, it is included on the ballot that goes to the Recording Academy voters. The voters vote on submissions they believe should receive a nomination. The entries that receive the most votes are then nominated and placed in their respective categories.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_entries_submitted_for_the_Grammys\"><\/span><b>How are entries submitted for the Grammys?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>To be submitted for Grammy consideration, a recording must be entered by members of the Recording Academy who are either Professional or Voting members. Media companies like record labels and distribution companies can also register as members of the Academy and submit recordings for consideration. Each member of the Academy has an account on the Grammy website they can log in to and submit entries during the submission periods.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_actually_votes_on_the_Grammys\"><\/span><b>Who actually votes on the Grammys?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>As their name implies, Voting Members are the only ones who vote on nominations from the pool of entries and the final awards. Voting Members of the Academy are creators in the music industry, such as songwriters, producers and artists. These members vote on the four General Field categories (<\/span><span>Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best New Artist), which expanded the number of nominees to eight for the 2019 awards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Voting Members can also vote on up to 15 of 84 distinct categories. These other categories are based on their specific expertise. So an artist who exclusively performs hard rock and heavy metal votes on those related categories and not something widely out of their wheelhouse like Latin jazz. This is to ensure voters are only voting on categories in which they are an expert.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_join_the_Recording_Academy\"><\/span><b>How do I join the Recording Academy?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>If you\u2019d like to become a member of the Recording Academy, you must receive two recommendations from those in the music industry. Academy members can recommend new members<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grammy.com\/user\/login?destination=\/user\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span>in their account<\/span><\/a><span>. Non-members can submit recommendations as well using<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grammy.com\/recording-academy\/membership\/non-member-recommendation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span>this form<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Once you are recommended, you must complete a profile of yourself and submit it by March 1 for consideration for that year\u2019s class. If your membership is approved, you\u2019ll receive an invite to join the Academy by June 30.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_the_Grammy_voting_process_work\"><\/span><b>How does the Grammy voting process work?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>The Grammy voting process consists of two rounds:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span> \u00a0 <\/span> <span><strong>First round:<\/strong> The Voting Members vote on the entries they believe should receive a nomination in their respective categories. Each specific category only has five slots, which is why even being nominated for a Grammy is a major accomplishment. The nominees have already been selected from a field of dozens of submissions in each category.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong> \u00a0 <\/strong><span><strong>Final round:<\/strong> Once the nominees in each category are set, the final voting round begins. The Voting Members vote on the nominee in each of their eligible voting categories they believe should win the Grammy. The nominee with the most votes wins the award. On the night of the ceremony, the awards for the categories with broader popular appeal are televised. This includes Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Best New Artist and many of the big awards in the more popular genres like pop and hip-hop. Many more awards are not shown on TV, which tend to be the more niche in which categories many indie artists create.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Latin_Grammys_and_how_are_they_different\"><\/span><b>What are the Latin Grammys, and how are they different?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>The Latin Grammys are the Latin music equivalent to the Grammy Awards. They were founded by the Latin Recording Academy and first awarded in 2000 to recognize achievements in music from anywhere in the world recorded in Spanish or Portuguese. The voting process is the same as the Grammys, with members of the Latin Recording Academy submitting entries, placing those entries into categories, and voting in a nomination round and a final round to award a Grammy-winner. Like the Grammy Awards, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/music-news\/cd-baby-celebrates-artists-at-the-latin-grammys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span>CD Baby artists have represented heavily at the Latin Grammys<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_independent_artists_get_nominated_for_a_Grammy_and_can_they_win\"><\/span><b>Can independent artists get nominated for a Grammy, and can they win?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>The Grammys are not just for major label artists. DIY musicians and songwriters are eligible for Grammy nominations, and many have been nominated and even won the award.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>CD Baby artist Sean Ardoin was nominated twice for the 61st Grammys in the Roots categories for his albums <\/span><i><span>Kick Rocks<\/span><\/i><span> and <\/span><i><span>Kreole Rock and Soul<\/span><\/i><span> and attended that awards\u2019 ceremony in 2019. He has advice on how to get the most out of the Grammy experience. \u201cI can tell you that if you ever get nominated there are things you have to do to maximize the opportunity,\u201d he says. \u201cGet a publicist, get a publicist, oh and get a publicist!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Ardoin attended the ceremony and his publicist helped immensely among the red carpet media frenzy. \u201cThis is one of the few times in your career in which you\u2019ll have the whole world\u2019s attention,\u201d says Ardoin. \u201cThe publicist fights for attention for you in the midst of all that chaos. It\u2019s good to have an advocate in that space.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-28860\" src=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Sean-Ardoin-Grammy-nomination.jpg\" alt=\"Getting nominated for a Grammy\" width=\"1658\" height=\"980\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\"><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_Grammy_nomination_affect_a_musicians_career\"><\/span><b>How does a Grammy nomination affect a musician\u2019s career?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Ardoin has experience to share in this area, too. \u201cIt has given me access to some opportunities,\u201d he says. \u201cBut let\u2019s be clear, neither the nomination nor the Grammy comes with a check; you have got to get to work to create opportunities for yourself in the marketplace. (The nomination) helps on billing though\u2026they\u2019ll always have to put <\/span><i><span>Two-Time Grammy nominee Sean Ardoin<\/span><\/i><span> on all the marquees, flyers, advertisements, and write-ups.\u201d<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_indie_artists_do_to_get_nominated_for_a_Grammy\"><\/span><b>What can indie artists do to get nominated for a Grammy?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>CD Baby artist Alphabet Rockers have been nominated for Best Children\u2019s Album twice, most recently for the 62<\/span><span>nd<\/span><span> Grammy Awards held this January for their album <\/span><i><span>The Love<\/span><\/i><span>. Band co-founders Kaitlin McGaw and Tommy Shepherd are Voting Members of the Recording Academy and vote on the children\u2019s music categories every year. Their album <\/span><i><span>The Love<\/span><\/i><span> was nominated in its category by their peers who are also children\u2019s music experts. <\/span><span>\u201cFocus on what your audience needs, and create for a great need,\u201d they say. \u201cIt makes your music super clear, and can let listeners know if it is something they need (or not). From there, you have a storytelling platform to share the \u2018why\u2019 of each song.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Another children\u2019s artist, Jon Samson, also takes a pragmatic view of the Grammy nomination process. \u201cAs wonderful as it is to be nominated, I strongly suggest you not prioritize the Grammy nom as the endgame,\u201d Samson says. \u201cAlways make it about the process of creating powerful art that can help people feel. In my experience, the more I \u2018try\u2019 to get attention, the less it happens.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-28884 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Jon_Samson_1658x980-1024x605.jpg\" alt=\"Getting nominated for a Grammy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"605\" title=\"| Craig Hordlow\"><\/p>\n<p><span>Ardoin agrees. \u201cFirst and foremost, you MUST have a quality project,\u201d he says. \u201cTake your time and focus on creating the best work of art that you can. Invest in yourself and get the best that you can afford, don\u2019t cut corners.\u00a0 Get help if you can, involve others, two heads are better than one. Take your time, when you get it done is when it\u2019s supposed to be done.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>In short, don\u2019t think about winning awards so much as making the music you want to hear. Samson backs this, noting, \u201cSince I have no significant numbers on social media, my album is proof the Recording Academy Voters cast their votes based on the art, not numbers.\u201d So work hard and make something you believe in, and the accolades might just come to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/music-career\/the-grammy-process-for-independent-musicians\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Grammy process for independent musicians<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/diymusician.cdbaby.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">DIY Musician<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to get nominated for a Grammy as an independent musician. For most viewers and musicians, the Grammy awards are what we see on TV: big-time artists and much-hyped newcomers accepting trophies in a night dominated by the major players in the music industry. But here\u2019s the big, not-so-well-kept secret: there are tons more awards across dozens of categories that aren\u2019t shown on TV, many of which are won by indie artists. DIY musicians can be nominated for Grammys, and they can absolutely win. 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