Learn about the GRAMMY submission process for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album.
ABOUT THE NEW GRAMMY CATEGORY:
The Recording Academy sent waves through the poetry world when it announced the addition of several new GRAMMY categories, including a designation specifically for poetry: Best Spoken Word Poetry Album.
Poets were previously housed under the original Best Spoken Word Album category, which served as a catch-all for narrated recordings. That category has now been split into two: Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording and Best Spoken Word Poetry Album. The move honors both the uniqueness of the poetry genre as well as the passionate work of its purveyors.
THE IMPORTANCE OF SUBMITTING:
Jalyn Nelson, Project Manager, Awards, the Recording Academy: It is so important for poets, artists and creators to submit their recordings for consideration. Entries are what keep our categories strong and healthy, and with a new category, it’s so important to receive those entries so that the category can sustain — and properly reflect — the vast variety of work being created in these communities.
— The Recording Academy
ABOUT THE SUBMISSION PROCESS:
Note: Submission dates and deadlines will be updated each year. This article was last updated in February 2024.
- Learn more about the OEP Process
- Watch the Explainer Video – approx. 60 minutes [Most Important!]
- Optional: View the interactive GRAMMY Awards Journey page
- If Eligible: Submit via the Online Entry Form
We have compiled some important information, below. Please scroll to the end for additional “Quick Links.”
Recordings must meet these basic eligibility guidelines:
- Commercially released, nationally distributed and available from any date within the eligibility period through at least the date of the current year’s voting deadline (Final Ballot)
Who can make entries?
Members:
- Current Voting & Professional Members in good standing
- Entries can be made on behalf of a member or non-member
- Entries are made by logging into your Recording Academy Member Dashboard
- Same entry site and deadlines as Media Companies
Registered Media Companies:
The Recording Academy defines a media company as a legitimate business entity whose core business function is to create, aggregate and promote audio and/or video content for multiple artists for commercial purposes, and must have product in national U.S. commercial distribution on our approved streaming platforms within the current eligibility period. It cannot just be an imprint in name only for the artist.
- Separate registration process
- Media Company Registration: Entry Period Updated Each Year
- Register via RecordingAcademy.com
- Annual $120 registration fee
HIGH LEVEL Q&A:
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QUICK LINKS:
Submit: Online Entry Form (OEP)
Membership: Joining the Academy
Detailed FAQs: GRAMMY 101
Article: “The Online Entry Process For The 2023 GRAMMYs Is Now Open: Watch Our Step-By-Step Explainer Video”
Media Company Registration will open in July 2024.
Visit the Recording Academy, here.
