Updated Sunday, July 23, to add the video tutorial of the Online Entry Process for the 2024 GRAMMYs.
As recently announced, the 2024 GRAMMYs are returning to the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 4. But before the music industry celebrates Music’s Biggest Night, artists, creators, and the whole music biz will begin the journey to next year's GRAMMY Awards with the Recording Academy’s Online Entry Process (OEP), the annual window in which all recordings, videos, and more are submitted to be included on the GRAMMY ballot.
As the Online Entry Process for the 2024 GRAMMYs, officially known as the 66th GRAMMY Awards, opens today (Monday, July 17), the Recording Academy has produced a helpful guide explaining the process and upcoming deadlines.
For those looking to submit their music and works for GRAMMY consideration at the upcoming 2024 GRAMMYs, read our detailed explainer in full below.
What is the Online Entry Process and how does it work?
Marking the first step toward participating in the GRAMMY Awards Process every year, the annual Online Entry Process is the period when registered Media Companies and Recording Academy Members (Voting and Professional) can submit music and works for GRAMMY consideration at the GRAMMY Awards.
While the total amount of entries varies each year, the Recording Academy can receive as many as 20,000 entries during a GRAMMY season. Once we receive submissions, each entry is individually vetted by a member of the Recording Academy’s Awards staff to determine eligibility.
After submissions are received during the Online Entry Process, the Recording Academy's voting membership votes on said submissions across two rounds: First Round Voting determines the nominees for the majority of the 94 categories at the annual GRAMMY Awards, while Final Round Voting determines the ultimate GRAMMY winners.
Who can submit entries during the Online Entry Process?
Only registered Media Companies and Recording Academy Members (Voting and Professional) can make submissions for GRAMMY consideration through the Online Entry Process. 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 that must have verifiable 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 a single or small number of artists.
When does Media Company registration open?
Media Company Registration will open Monday, July 10, at 9 a.m. PT/noon ET and will close on Thursday, Aug. 24, 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET.
Existing or new Media Companies may register here. Media Companies will receive further information by email pending registration approval. Reference the Online Entry Process Timetable for more information.
When does the Online Entry Process open?
The Online Entry Process for the 2024 GRAMMYs opens Monday, July 17, 2023, at 9 a.m. PT/noon ET and closes Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023, at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET.
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IMPORTANT: There is only one round in which to make entries during the Online Entry Process. We encourage everyone to submit their entries as early as possible so that the Recording Academy’s Awards team can assist with any questions in a timely manner.
What is the eligibility period for submissions for the 2024 GRAMMYs?
The eligibility period for the 2024 GRAMMYs is for recordings released Oct. 1, 2022, through Sept. 15, 2023. All eligible awards entries must be released within this timeframe.
Only recordings that are commercially released in the United States are eligible for consideration. Please note that credits submitted at the time of entry are considered final and determine which credited individuals are eligible for GRAMMY statuettes or certificates.
Who can vote for the 2024 GRAMMYs?
Each year, the GRAMMY Award is voted on by the Recording Academy's voting membership, which is composed of music creators, including artists, producers, songwriters, and engineers. Registered Companies are not permitted to vote in the GRAMMY Awards Process.
Upcoming Informational Webinars & Social Media Panels
To provide further education on the Online Entry Process, the Recording Academy has produced a helpful, step-by-step walkthrough video of the Online Entry Process for the 2024 GRAMMYs. The video gives a complete overview of the Online Entry Process, provides step-by-step instructions, addresses frequently asked questions, and offers an inside look at what the Online Entry Process website looks like. Plus, the video includes a Q&A with the Recording Academy Awards team.
The Recording Academy will host an upcoming webinar, happening during the inaugural New Member Welcome Week, on Thursday, August 24, at 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET live on Zoom. This webinar will help guide new Recording Academy members through the GRAMMY Awards full-cycle journey and ensure they are prepared for the Online Entry Process. Register for the webinar now.
The Recording Academy will also host a series of online conversations on Instagram Live and Twitter Spaces. Hosted by a Recording Academy Awards staff, each session will focus on a specific genre and will feature multiple Academy members, who will discuss the Online Entry Process. See the full schedule of online conversations below:
✨ The Online Entry Process marks the beginning of the #GRAMMYs Awards process!
📲 To provide members and eligible creators general education on the OEP, we will host a series of Instagram Live conversations with our voting members from different genres and backgrounds. pic.twitter.com/dw3cL7Y9VQ
— GRAMMYS (@RecordingAcad) July 16, 2023
General Online Entry Process Panel With The Recording Academy Awards Team\
Date: Monday, July 17, at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET\
Location: Watch live on the Recording Academy's Twitter page\
Guests: Michael Almanza, Director – Awards\
Lisa Goich-Andreadis, Director – Awards\
Len Brown, Senior Project Manager – Awards\
Julie Smith, Manager – Awards
Songwriter of the Year\
Date: Monday, July 17, at 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET\
Location: Watch live on the Recording Academy's Instagram page\
Guests: Susan Stewart, Managing Director of the Recording Academy's Songwriters & Composers Wing\
Evan Bogart, Chair of the Recording Academy's Songwriters & Composers Wing\
Host: Sean Riley, Managing Director, Awards, the Recording Academy
Jazz\
Date: Tuesday, July 25, at 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET\
Location: Watch live on the Recording Academy's Instagram page\
Guests: Terri Lyne Carrington, four-time GRAMMY-winning drummer, composer, producer, and educator\
Sara Gazarek, two-time GRAMMY-nominated jazz vocalist\
John Beasley, two-time GRAMMY-winning pianist, composer and arranger\
Host: Lisa Goich-Andreadis, Director, Awards, the Recording Academy
Global Music\
Date: Tuesday, Aug. 1, at 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET\
Location: Watch live on the Recording Academy's Instagram page\
Guests: TBD\
Host: Shawn Thwaites, Project Manager, Awards, the Recording Academy
Spoken Word\
Date: Tuesday, Aug.15, at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET\
Location: Watch live on the Recording Academy's Instagram page\
Guests: TBD\
Host: Jalyn Nelson, Project Manager, Awards, the Recording Academy
American Roots\
Date: Monday, August 28, at 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET\
Location: Watch live on the Recording Academy's Instagram page\
Guests: TBD\
Host: Ralph Olivarez, Senior Manager, Awards, the Recording Academy
If you have any other questions regarding the 2024 GRAMMY Awards season, 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.
