Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. saddened as BTS won’t submit for 2027 Grammys
BTS chose not to submit music for the 69th Grammy Awards, and Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. responded to that decision on July 30.
Mason released a statement expressing regret but also saying he respects the group’s choice.
Harvey Mason Jr. said:
“I am saddened to hear that BTS has chosen not to participate in the Grammy Awards process this year, but as a music creator, I understand and respect their decision.”
“The Asian Pop category was created to celebrate the depth, diversity and extraordinary growth of pop artistry coming out of Asia,”
“More categories mean more artists’ work is recognized. It’s never to divide, but to expand who is recognized by our 15,000 Grammy voters.”
He also noted that entering the new category does not bar artists from being considered in general fields such as Record of the Year and Album of the Year.
BTS issued their own statement the day before Mason’s comment.
BTS announced:
“heard and loved for what it is, rather than being divided by region or language.”