Music's Biggest Night is back! The 2025 GRAMMYs will take place Sunday, Feb. 2, live at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the Recording Academy announced today. The 2025 GRAMMYs will broadcast live on the CBS Television Network and stream live and on demand on Paramount+. As well, nominations for the 2025 GRAMMYs will be announced Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. See the full list of key dates and deadlines for the 2025 GRAMMYs, officially known as the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards, below.

Key dates for the 2025 GRAMMY Awards season are as follows:

Sept. 16, 2023 – Aug. 30, 2024
Product Eligibility Period
The period by which recordings are submitted for GRAMMY consideration. All releases must be available for sale, via general distribution, to the public by this date and through at least the date of the current year’s voting deadline (final ballot) to be eligible for the 2025 GRAMMY Awards.

July 8, 2024 – Aug. 23, 2024
Media Company Registration Period
Media companies must apply for registration with the Recording Academy to submit recordings.

July 17, 2024 – Aug. 30, 2024
Online Entry Period
All eligible recordings must be entered prior to the close of the Online Entry Period, regardless of the public release date.

Oct. 4, 2024 – Oct. 15, 2024
First Round Voting
First Round Voting determines all the GRAMMY nominees for each GRAMMY Awards year.

Nov. 8, 2024
Nominees Announced for the 2025 GRAMMY Awards
Announcing the official nominees list for the 2025 GRAMMYs.

Dec. 12, 2024 – Jan. 3, 2025
Final Round Voting
Determines the GRAMMY winners across all categories revealed on GRAMMY night.

Feb. 2, 2025
2025 GRAMMY Awards
Music's Biggest Night, recognizing excellence in the recording arts and sciences.

This February, the 2024 GRAMMYs proved to be an epic, history-making night. Women dominated the 2024 GRAMMYs: For the second time in four years, women won in the majority of the General Field Categories, winning Album Of The Year (Taylor Swift), Song Of The Year (Billie Eilish), Record Of The Year (Miley Cyrus), and Best New Artist (Victoria Monét). Elsewhere, Taylor Swift broke the all-time record for most GRAMMY wins in the Album Of The Year Category after winning for Midnights. Tyla won the first-ever GRAMMY Award for Best African Music Performance, one of three new GRAMMY Categories that debuted this year.

The 2024 GRAMMYs also celebrated the return of music legends, including Tracy Chapman, Joni Mitchell and Celine Dion, and ushered in new music icons-in-the-making like Victoria Monét, Samara Joy and Tyla. Relive some of the must-see moments and memorable, heartwarming acceptance speeches from the 2024 GRAMMYs. And rewatch all of the performances and key highlights from the 2024 GRAMMYs all year long on Live.GRAMMY.com.

Learn more about the upcoming 2025 GRAMMY Awards season and the annual GRAMMY Awards process.

As the 2025 GRAMMYs season kicks off with First Round Voting starting on Oct. 4, artists across the industry reflect on their creative journeys and contributions to the GRAMMYs. 

One of those artists is Khalid, a seven-time GRAMMY nominee whose deep connection to songwriting and the GRAMMY process is showcased in a new social media series. Khalid opens up about his evolution as a songwriter, the emotional depth of his work, and the significance of participating in GRAMMY voting as a Recording Academy member. 

Here’s a look at what he shared:

Khalid On His Evolution As A Songwriter

Khalid talks about how songwriting is central to his identity as an artist. He emphasizes the importance of creating a world for listeners to step into — a "soundscape" that captures emotion, honesty and vulnerability.

"Being a songwriter is something I value and I really hold dear to my core," Khalid says. "When you're creating a song, you're creating a soundscape. You're creating a universe that you want the listener to live in temporarily with you for three minutes, so it's all about empathizing with the listener."

Reflecting on his growth between 2019's Free Spirit and his latest album, Sincere, Khalid sees a journey filled with more love, loss and honesty. His advice to his younger self: "Keep having fun."

His statement reflects a theme at the Recording Academy's recent Songwriters & Composers Wing Town Hall, showcasing the crucial role songwriters play in the music industry. 

Read More: 4 Lessons & Resources Every Songwriter & Composer Should Know

Khalid On His Connection To The GRAMMYs

For Khalid, being a part of the GRAMMYs has been a dream come true, recalling how he once tweeted his desire to attend the event years before his career took off. He reflects on his first time being nominated — in 2018, when he received five nominations, including Best New Artist — and how meaningful it was to him as an artist.

"I will forever appreciate the GRAMMYs for that," Khalid explains of his impressive first year as a nominee. "I truly believe that my impact on this earth is to heal with my music and to help calm and create the vibe and the mood."

Khalid also emphasizes the importance of GRAMMY voting, encouraging Recording Academy members to use their voices to recognize and celebrate the work of fellow artists.

"We are the creatives, we are the musicians. We write these stories. We heal with this music. We have this magic when it comes down to music. Make sure you go out there and make sure you utilize your voice," he says. 

Read More: 2025 GRAMMYs To Take Place Sunday, Feb. 2, Live In Los Angeles; GRAMMY Awards Nominations To Be Announced Friday, Nov. 8, 2024

GRAMMYs True Or False With Khalid

As a fun bonus, Khalid participated in a quick game of GRAMMYs True or False, sharing his thoughts on some memorable GRAMMY moments. 

As the 2025 GRAMMYs season kicks off with First Round Voting, Khalid's reflections remind us of the impact that music — and the GRAMMY Awards — have on artists, fans and the world. Be sure to watch the videos and stay tuned for more insights from your favorite artists as we lead up to Music's Biggest Night on Feb. 2, 2025.

The Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum have announced 25 semifinalists for the 2025 Music Educator Award. These semifinalists, comprising a total of 25 music teachers from 24 cities across 14 states, were selected from more than 2,400 initial nominations submitted from 49 states. More than 200 quarterfinalists for the award were announced in May. Finalists for the 2025 Music Educator Award will be announced in December, and the ultimate recipient will be recognized during GRAMMY Week 2025, ahead of the 2025 GRAMMYs. See the full list of semifinalists below.

Presented annually by the Recording Academy and GRAMMY Museum, the Music Educator Award honors educators who have made a significant and lasting contribution to music education and demonstrate a deep commitment to maintaining music education in schools.

Nominations for the 2026 Music Educator Award are now open.

Read More: Virginia's Annie Ray To Be Honored With 2024 Music Educator Award

The Music Educator Award is open to current U.S. music teachers. Anyone can nominate a teacher, including students, parents, friends, colleagues, community members, school deans, and administrators. Teachers can also nominate themselves. All nominated teachers are notified and invited to submit an application.

Each year, the Music Educator Award recipient is selected from 10 finalists and receives a $10,000 honorarium, along with a matching grant for their school's music program. The nine additional finalists will receive a $1,000 honorarium and matching grants. The remaining 15 semifinalists, who are not selected as finalists, will receive a $500 honorarium with matching school grants.

As working music educators, all semifinalists for the Music Educator Award are eligible to apply for Professional Membership at the Recording Academy, which allows members to play a part in creating a better world for music and its makers by advocating and fighting for music creators’ rights; helping the next generation of music leaders; submitting recordings for GRAMMY consideration; recommending other new members to join; electing the Recording Academy governing boards; and more.

The Music Educator Award program, including honorariums, is supported by The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation. In addition, the American Choral Directors Association, National Association for Music Education, NAMM Foundation, and National Education Association support this program through outreach to their constituencies.

Learn more about the Music Educator Award.

The full list of the 2025 Music Educator Award semifinalists is as follows:

We're only a few months away from the 2025 GRAMMYs, which take place Sunday, Feb. 2, live at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles — and the GRAMMY voting season is now here. Ahead of Music's Biggest Night, GRAMMY voters will vote on the artists and creators who will be nominated for the 2025 GRAMMYs, officially known as the 67th GRAMMY Awards.  

The annual GRAMMY Awards voting process begins with First Round Voting, which determines the nominees at the GRAMMY Awards each year. This year, First Round Voting for the 2025 GRAMMYs opens Friday, Oct. 4. 

The Recording Academy, the organization behind the annual GRAMMY Awards, encourages our Voting Members to educate themselves on the GRAMMY voting process each year as they prepare to cast their ballots when GRAMMY voting opens. To help guide Voting Members through the GRAMMY voting process, we've put together a thorough and informative guide outlining all the key dates, deadlines and voting guidelines to know this year. 

Here's everything you need to know about First Round Voting for the 2025 GRAMMYs. 

Read More: GRAMMY Awards Updates For The 2025 GRAMMYs: Here's Everything You Need To Know About GRAMMY Awards Categories Changes & Eligibility Guidelines 

KEY DATES 

Key dates for the 2025 GRAMMY Awards season are as follows: 

Sept. 16, 2023 – Aug. 30, 2024 
Product Eligibility Period 
The period by which recordings are submitted for GRAMMY consideration. All releases must be available for sale, via general distribution, to the public by this date and through at least the date of the current year’s voting deadline (final ballot) to be eligible for the 2025 GRAMMY Awards. 

July 8, 2024 – Aug. 23, 2024 
Media Company Registration Period 
Media companies must apply for registration with the Recording Academy to submit recordings. 

July 17, 2024 – Aug. 30, 2024 
Online Entry Period 
All eligible recordings must be entered prior to the close of the Online Entry Period, regardless of the public release date. 

Oct. 4, 2024 – Oct. 15, 2024 
First Round Voting 
First Round Voting determines all the GRAMMY nominees for each GRAMMY Awards year. 

Nov. 8, 2024 
Nominees Announced for the 2025 GRAMMY Awards 
Announcing the official nominees list for the 2025 GRAMMYs. 

Dec. 12, 2024 – Jan. 3, 2025 
Final Round Voting 
Determines the GRAMMY winners across all categories revealed on GRAMMY night. 

Feb. 2, 2025 
2025 GRAMMY Awards 
Music's Biggest Night, recognizing excellence in the recording arts and sciences. 

THE IMPORTANCE OF FIRST ROUND GRAMMY VOTING  

The annual GRAMMY voting process is divided into two phases: First Round Voting, which determines all the GRAMMY nominees for each GRAMMY Category each year, and Final Round Voting, which ultimately determines the GRAMMY winners across all Categories revealed on GRAMMY night. 

It is crucial for all Recording Academy Voting Members to actively participate in both First Round Voting and Final Round Voting. This will ensure that all eligible artists, musicians and creators are fairly evaluated based on their artistic and technical merits and will help the wider music community determine the leading music of the year, as voted on by their peers. 

The ballots GRAMMY voters submit during First Round Voting next month will determine the nominees at the 2025 GRAMMYs, which will be announced Friday, Nov. 8, so it's essential to get involved from the beginning. 

WHO VOTES FOR THE GRAMMYS? 

As the only peer-voted award in music, the GRAMMY Award is the highest honor in all of music. That's because GRAMMY nominees and winners are determined by Voting Members, who are composed of a pool of vetted and venerable performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, instrumentalists, and other creators currently working in the recording industry. Every GRAMMY vote affirms this prestige and strengthens the highest excellence in music and the recording arts and sciences.  

First Round Voting ballots are sent to Voting Members in good dues standing. To help ensure voting quality, Voting Members will vote only in their areas of expertise: up to 10 Categories across three genre Fields, plus the six General Field Categories (Album of the Year, Best New Artist, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Producer of the Year, Non-Classical, and Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical). Voting ballots are then independently tabulated by the accounting firm Deloitte. This process ensures the quality of the voting during the full GRAMMY Awards process. 

Learn more about Recording Academy Membership and how to become a member.  

Read More: Your Vote, Your Voice: 6 Reasons Why Your GRAMMY Vote Matters  

HOW TO VOTE IN THE 2025 GRAMMYS  

Recording Academy Voting Members can access their First Round Voting ballot for the 2025 GRAMMYs via their member dashboard starting at 9 a.m. PT/noon ET on Friday, Oct. 4. First Round Voting closes at 6 p.m. PT/9p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 15.  

Before voting opens, please make sure you have the correct email and password to login. If your credentials are invalid, reset your password. For further assistance, see the following contact info below:  

VOTER TECHNICAL SUPPORT 
PHONE: 866-992-9902 x403  
EMAIL: [email protected]  
HOURS: M-F, 5 a.m. — 5 p.m. PT / 8 a.m. — 8 p.m. ET 

• First Round Voting: Oct. 4 — Oct. 15 

• Final Round Voting: Dec. 12, 2024 — Jan. 3, 2025  

AWARDS, FYC (FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION) & NON-TECHNICAL SUPPORT:  
PHONE: 833-789-8683  
EMAIL: [email protected]  

HOURS: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. PT / noon – 8 p.m. ET 
 
MEMBERSHIP QUESTIONS:  
PHONE: 866-794-3391  
EMAIL: [email protected] 
HOURS 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. PT / noon – 8 p.m. ET 

NEW CHANGES TO GRAMMY AWARDS CATEGORIES 

In June, the Recording Academy shared a series of updates to the annual GRAMMY Awards process for the 2025 GRAMMYs, including adjustments to eligibility criteria, Category renaming, and submission guidelines updates for some Categories. All updates go into effect immediately at the 2025 GRAMMYs. Learn more about the GRAMMY Awards Categories changes as related to your areas of expertise ahead of casting your votes for the 2025 GRAMMYs.   

GRAMMY BALLOT ESSENTIALS  
The search and flexibility enhancements recently added to GRAMMY voting ballots will return for this GRAMMY season. The Category selection tool, which minimizes scrolling time and creates an easy-to-use ballot for each voter, will return for First Round Voting this year.  

LISTENING TO NOMINATED RECORDINGS   

During First Round Voting, Recording Academy Voting Members can stream submitted recordings on select streaming services. The Recording Academy encourages all Voting Members to listen to all submitted recordings in the categories in which they are voting to ensure intentional listening and thoughtful voting. This process will encourage respect and consideration for all creators and their submitted works on behalf of GRAMMY voters.  

GRAMMY VOTING & SOLICITATION GUIDELINES   

Each year, Recording Academy Voting Members drive the GRAMMY Awards process. The Recording Academy respects its Voting membership body and trusts that each Voting Member will uphold the GRAMMY standard of excellence by voting with integrity and discipline.  

All Voting Members should only cast their votes based on the artistic and technical merits of the submitted recordings and products. This will ensure that the annual GRAMMY Awards process is fair and ethical for all creators and submitted works. Read the Recording Academy's Voting and Solicitation Guidelines and Voter Code of Conduct for additional information before submitting your GRAMMY votes.   

VOTE WITH THE NEW "MY ACADEMY HUB" MOBILE APP  

The Recording Academy is proud to provide First Round Voting ballot access within the new "My Academy Hub" mobile app.* Visit your member dashboard anytime, anywhere right at your fingertips. Download the mobile app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store today and be sure to set up biometric login so you'll never have to remember your password again^.  

Having issues? For questions and technical support regarding the app, please contact us at [email protected].  

*The GRAMMY Voting process remains unchanged, and members will now be able to access their Final Round Voting ballots directly in their member dashboards via the "My Academy Hub" mobile app. 

 ^Members in almost all locations, domestic and international, can download and use the mobile app. Please note the app is not currently available to members in China.  

GRAMMY VOTING WEBINAR  

The Recording Academy's Awards team is hosting an informational webinar focused on GRAMMY voting. The 30-minute walkthrough will help Voting Members navigate the GRAMMY voting portal, view key features of the ballot, and more. Make sure to register to save your spot in the Your Ballot at a Glance Webinar, which takes place Monday, Sept. 30, at 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET.    

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES 

For more information about the 2025 GRAMMY Awards season, learn more about the annual GRAMMY Awards process, read our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section, view the official GRAMMY Awards Rules and Guidelines, and visit the GRAMMY Award Update Center for a list of real-time changes to the GRAMMY Awards process.  

Cast your GRAMMY votes for the 2025 GRAMMYs once First Round Voting opens Friday, Oct. 4, and make sure to watch the 2025 GRAMMYs Sunday, Feb. 2, to see who wins the GRAMMY gold.

GRAMMY season is officially underway, and as of today, we are exactly one month away from the start of First Round Voting for the 2025 GRAMMYs, which take place Sunday, Feb. 2, live at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Ahead of the upcoming GRAMMY voting season, some of the brightest names in music, including Troye Sivan, Coco Jones, Khalid, Mickey Guyton, and many others, spoke to the Recording Academy about the importance and “ultimate honor” of GRAMMY voting.

Watch the compilation video, which also features Justin Tranter, MC Lyte, Lady London, and many others, in full below.

The GRAMMY Award is the only peer-voted award in music. That means that GRAMMY winners are chosen by vote by more than 12,000 singers, artists, songwriters, composers, producers, and engineers who are Recording Academy Voting Members, making the GRAMMY Award the highest honor in music.

First Round Voting for the 2025 GRAMMYs, which will determine all the GRAMMY nominees at the 2025 GRAMMYs, opens Friday, Oct. 4, and closes Tuesday, Oct. 15. Final Round Voting, which determines the GRAMMY winners across all Categories awarded at the 2025 GRAMMYs, opens Thursday, December 12, and closes Friday, January 3, 2025.

The 2025 GRAMMYs, officially known as the 67th GRAMMY Awards, will reflect several key updates to the annual GRAMMY Awards process, including adjustments to eligibility criteria, Category renaming, and submission guidelines updates for some Categories, including the Songwriter Of The Year, Non-Classical Category.

The 2025 GRAMMYs will also welcome the debut of the Harry Belafonte Best Song For Social Change Award. Formerly known as the annual Best Song For Social Change Special Merit Award, this newly renamed and recategorized CEO's Merit Award honors two-time GRAMMY winner Harry Belafonte, the late entertainment industry icon who was a powerful voice for social justice throughout his illustrious career. Originally established in 2022, the Harry Belafonte Best Song For Social Change Award will continue to honor songwriters of message-driven music that speaks to the social issues of our time and has demonstrated and inspired positive global impact.

For more information about the 2025 GRAMMY Awards season, learn more about the annual GRAMMY Awards process, read our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section, view the official GRAMMY Awards Rules and Guidelines, and visit the GRAMMY Award Update Center for a list of real-time changes to the GRAMMY Awards process.