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Ruby Marchand

Ruby Marchand

Chief Awards and Global Industry Officer, Recording Academy

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This ballot update brings our process in line with standard voting best practices and further ensures the process is fair and equitable for all entries.

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Grammy Awards expand categories, embrace K-Pop at 68th ceremony

Rule Changes

Led implementation of randomized ballot reform

The 68th Grammy Awards, held February 1-2, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, introduced major structural changes including two new categories—Best Album Cover (revived after 53 years) and Best Traditional Country Album—bringing the total to 95, plus randomized ballots to reduce bias. Kendrick Lamar won five awards, including Record of the Year for 'Luther' (with SZA) and Best Rap Album for GNX, surpassing Jay-Z as the most-awarded rapper in Grammy history with 27 career wins.

Updated Feb 4